Reviews

We recently received a set of the Rickard Cyclone 10:1 banjo tuners. Having heard very high praise of these tuning machines from both hobby and professional players, we reached out to Rickard and they graciously sent along a set for

Coming on the heels of last year's excellent Rise & Fly, The Barefoot Movement's aptly titled Pressing Onward sums up the dynamic and drive consistently demonstrated by this effusive young combo who merge bluegrass and old time music with contemporary

It’s not uncommon for music to be grouped into categories. Even within bluegrass and other genres of acoustic music, there tend to be multiple sub categories for different approaches such as progressive bluegrass, alternative country, and as of late, grassicana.

Jamie Hoover isn't usually a name associated with bluegrass. For most of his career, he's been somewhat akin to a power pop provocateur, having worked with Don Dixon, Marti Jones, the Spongetones, the Smithereens, Graham Parker, and other artists committed

Brayden Williamson, from Logan, West Virginia, is a young artist who at just eighteen years old already has three recorded projects under his belt. His latest, Brayden Plays All Instruments and Sings, is primarily a collection of songs by artists

The Steel Wheels on Blue Plate Special at WDVX - photo by Alissa B. Cherry There are certain bands that remain personal favorites over the course of their careers, demanding instant attention while also commanding an immediate spotlight with each successive

Songwriters often don't get the credit they deserve, given that the person that's singing their songs naturally shines in the spotlight. Nevertheless, Don Schlitz has managed to receive the accolades he so well deserves, having contributed some of the most

Lorraine Jordan, Danny Paisley, and Junior Sisk at Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo by Gary Hatley The tenth annual Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies is now in the books, and plans are already underway for next year's event in

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver at the Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing Arts -  photo by Elizabeth Snodgrass Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver’s annual Christmas Homecoming show, and last home-based performance, was held Saturday, December 4, at Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing

Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers at the 2021 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Bill Warren Playing to a sold-out crowd in the Sevierville Convention Center, Larry Sparks and his band, The Lonesome Ramblers, stepped up to the