Pert Near Sandstone is well on their way to becoming one of the more influential ensembles setting the course for progressive bluegrass today. Their allegiance to its timeless template is undeniable, but it's equally clear that they can also create
Music Reviews
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Gotta Lotta Lonesome – Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
When fiddler Carson Peters appeared as a contestant on NBC's The Voice in 2021, there were feelings of excitement combined with worry that Peters would be leaving his bluegrass roots for the mainstream country sound. Fortunately that was not the
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Sun To Sun – Alice Gerrard
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame member and Grammy nominee Alice Gerrard's new Sleepy Cat Records album, Sun To Sun, is clearly meant to appeal to both purists and newbies alike. Having spent nearly sixty years as a staunch champion
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All I Need – Kenny & Amanda Smith
Kenny and Amanda Smith have been one of bluegrass music's most beloved duos since their debut release, Slowly But Surely, in 2001. It's very easy to see why. Not only does the couple have undeniable personal and musical chemistry, but they've always
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Sideshow – EmiSunshine and the Rain
East Tennessee's EmiSunshine has come a very long way in a relatively short time. So too, the fact that she kicked off her career at an extraordinarily young age, is a testament to her talent. She began writing songs with
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Rhinestone Revival – Kody Norris Show
Whether you see The Kody Norris Show live on stage or hear them on recordings, there's no question as to what you're experiencing. Kody and his three bandmates pay homage to the traditional bluegrass masters, while also maintaining a strong
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The Long and Lonesome Letting Go – Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Jim Lauderdale is clearly one of the most prolific and productive people in the roots music biz. Granted, that may sound like an overly bold statement, but given his tendency to release multiple albums over the course of a single
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Alex Meredith – The Friends I Made Along the Way
Although Alex Meredith was born in Colchester England, he's spent most of his life in Siler City, North Carolina. Playing mandolin since his teens, Meredith's style is full of youthful inventiveness, which comes through on his debut solo project, The Friends
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Lead and Iron – Henhouse Prowlers
The Henhouse Prowlers are an unpretentious bunch, one wholly devoted to the bluegrass basics, but also determined to deliver it with their own sense of passion and purpose. Formed just over 16 years ago, they've pursued their musical mantra courtesy
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Bluefinger – Bertolf Lentink
Bertolf Lentink, who simply goes by the name Bertolf, is a Dutch singer and guitarist whose appreciation for bluegrass was spawned at an early age. His early influences included Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Sam Bush, Béla