The ultimate irony in Still Here, the stellar project from Tim Stafford and Steve Gulley, is that one of them no longer is. But before Gulley died last year after a short fight with cancer, he and Stafford finished most of
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Caleb Bailey – Poplar & Pine
A singer and songwriter from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Caleb Bailey offers a striking solo debut with Poplar & Pine, an album that explores a range of emotions and experiences with an exceedingly impressive drive and dynamic. Bailey, a one time
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Various Artists – Industrial Strength Bluegrass
It's a little early in the year to be making album of the year lists, but I can just about guarantee that once awards season rolls around, Industrial Strength Bluegrass will be a top contender. The Joe Mullins-produced effort from
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Down in the Deepest Shade of Blue – Steve Ludwig and the Casual Hobos
"Im so dumb that I'm happy," Steve Ludwig sings on the song of that name, one of eight impressive offerings on his new album with the Casual Hobos, Down in the Deepest Shade of Blue. In a way, the song's an ode
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Self-Titled – The Martin Gilmore Trio
Who knew that a trio of Wisconsin and Iowa bluegrass and folk natives would find their home in Denver, Colorado? Well The Martin Gilmore Trio have done just that. Composed of band leader Martin Gilmore on lead vocals and guitar,
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Self-Titled – Pyxus
It's always a treat to come across an exceptional new band or artist, especially when one seems to pop up seemingly out of nowhere. One ideal example is found in the form of the twosome that perform under the name
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Self-titled – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
It's always striking when a young artist eschews the temptation to simply come across as trendy, or as if they're beholden only to current fads or tapestries. The duo consisting of Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno offer the ideal example
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Barry Abernathy and Friends
This just released project from Barry Abernathy of Appalachian Road Show is a must have for bluegrass music fans. Barry Abernathy and Friends is aptly titled. The album features a dream-team ensemble, hand-picked (no pun intended) by Abernathy himself. The core
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The New Reso Gathering – Various Artists
In 1994, Jerry Douglas and Tut Taylor conceived and coordinated a project dubbed The Great Dobro Sessions, an event that gathered some of the top dobro/resonator guitar players of the era to show off their skills and shine the spotlight
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Where the Trees Know My Name – Larry Cordle
The name Larry Cordle is synonymous with great songwriting. He's had numerous popular cuts in both bluegrass and country music, and is perhaps best known for the country hits he's penned, like Highway 40 Blues and Murder on Music Row.