Reviews

Bill Monroe was arguably one of the most prolific composers in the history of American music. All throughout his life and career, Monroe was constantly creating new ideas and expressions. While many of his compositions were recorded in the studio

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the Station Inn (3/28/22) - photo by Wayne Slaven Monday night's album release show at the Station Inn for Molly Tuttle's new Crooked Tree is one that gave me hope for a revitalized industry that

True to their name, The Po' Ramblin' Boys sing songs about perpetual motion, always being on the move and never allowing themselves to be constrained by any particular confines. It's a restlessness that not only informs such songs as Missing

Over the years with the Infamous Stringdusters, Jeremy Garrett's muscular, bluesy fiddle work became an instantly recognizable part of his musical identity. So I was eager to hear how that sound played out on River Wild, his back-to-his-bluegrass-roots CD for

Music can evoke all sorts of emotions. Some songs can bring feelings of liveliness, some can bring longing for a greater time, and others can bring messages of hope and salvation. The Wayfarers, based in Southeast Ohio demonstrate all these

Rayna Gellert and Kieran Kane reconnect once again for what may well be their most affecting effort yet. Their dedication to traditional form is apparent throughout, courtesy of minimalist approach that focuses wholly on vocals, guitar, banjo, and fiddle, while

It seems fair to say that few bands are as responsible for bringing bluegrass into the mainstream this past decade than the Steep Canyon Rangers. In a career that spans more than 20 years, they've created a rich body of

With Leave the Porch Light On, Kim Robins shows once again why the accolades that have been tossed her way are anything but an accident. Having earned two nominations for the IBMA's Momentum Vocalist of the Year award, she uses her

Like so many other great moments in bluegrass, the new Crowe & Wasson project began with a banjo. J.D. Crowe had recently acquired a new Gibson Granada, in the same sequence as those played by Sonny Osborne and Earl Scruggs,

While today's populist precepts may account for modern bluegrass music's progressive leanings, pushing those parameters and getting any guarantee that it would be embraced didn't happen overnight. It took imagination and inspiration to transform what was many consider, and wish