Music Reviews

While one wouldn't necessary suggest that East Nash Grass is out to break boundaries separating bluegrass from any other musical genre, it can be claimed that they've maintained an approach that's both emotional and emphatic in a very specific way.

When it comes to bluegrass music from the 1970s and 1980s, David Parmley's lead singing as part of the Bluegrass Cardinals was a beloved, defining element of that era. In the decades since, he continued creating excellent music with his

Volume Five may have started at a jam session when it first formed in 2008, but in the years since, they've gone on to win some of the most prestigious honors and accolades in all of today's music environs —

Family bands have been a hallmark of bluegrass music for generations, its communal aspect bringing siblings and parents closer together through music, and giving audiences a wholesome, enjoyable experience. One family group relatively new to the bluegrass world is the

Their unusual name aside, Western Montana band Release the Squirrels display an extraordinary amount of skill and savvy their first time out of the box. They may be a rookie band, but they share an old school sound that offers

From singing on stage with the late Melvin Goins at age seven to being named Kentucky colonel in 2017, Dreyden Gordon has already amassed a wealth of experience in his life journey. Though hardly out of his teens, the Grayson,

Concept albums are a fairly rare breed in bluegrass realms. One of the last ones of note was the Hillbenders' cover of the Who's rock opera, Tommy. Consequently, Stillhouse Junkies' The Ballad of Charlie Avalon makes for an interesting diversion.

After dropping two singles from their latest project, the Tennessee Bluegrass Band has just released a brand new album, Nolichucky. It is their first full album with their newest band configuration which combines founding members, Lincoln Hensley and Tim Laughlin

Grammy Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer have always been known for their unique take on different forms of acoustic roots music. Their collaboration with Yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer) master, Chao Tian however, is truly unique. From China To Appalachia shows

Knoxville, TN-based bassist Matt Wallace has spent most of his career as a sideman, supporting such artists as Paul Williams, Audie Blaylock, David Parmley, and Terry Baucom, among others. After a fine solo debut back in 2014, Wallace is back