Two new albums that came in recently cover the wide range of current bluegrass Gospel music so perfectly, that it seems appropriate to review them together. The first comes from David Peterson, whose Old Time Power serves as a classic representation of
Music Reviews
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Across the Deep Blue Sea – Original Five
Although most American bluegrass fans are aware of the international bluegrass scene on at least a surface level, thanks to the “International” in IBMA and a few acts like the Kruger Brothers who have gained popularity here in recent years,
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Brighter Every Day – Trout Steak Revival
One of the most recent groups from the western bluegrass world to begin gaining national recognition is Trout Steak Revival, a Denver-based band that also won the 2014 band competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The five-piece group has been
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Ethan Jodziewicz & Tatiana Hargreaves
We've commented many times here at Bluegrass Today about the new trends in acoustic string music brought about by its recent acceptance as a course of study in higher education. Not only does this mean that promising young musicians in
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Abby Hollander Band
The Abby Hollander Band is a bluegrass outfit based in Brooklyn, NY. Yes... they have them there. Abby plays bass, sings lead, and writes most of the band's material. She's gone the opposite route of many New York musicians, moving from
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Lessons Learned – Ronnie Reno
Fans these days might best recognize Ronnie Reno from his television show on RFD-TV, Reno’s Old Time Music, where he spotlights numerous classic and contemporary bluegrass and country artists, or simply from the fact that he is the legendary Don
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Back to the Roots – Rusty Nail Crossing
It’s a familiar story in the bluegrass world: dad gets interested in bluegrass music, then mom joins in, as well. Soon, the kids want instruments of their own, and before you know it, there’s a family band in the works.
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The Road’s Not Easy – Ash Breeze
We've had our eye on the talented Smith family from Fayetteville, NC for some time. They captured our attention initially performing as a family group, The Smith Family, when oldest brother Corey released the first of his two Generation Bluegrass
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Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry – The Hillbenders
Do you have to be a fan of the original rock opera, Tommy, to enjoy The Hillbenders' bluegrass tribute? After having a good listen to Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, I'd say, "no," but it helps. For anyone over 50 years old,
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LIVE! at Capon Crossing Farm – Bluegrass in the Barn
It’s a pretty hefty undertaking for a bluegrass band – especially an independent group – to release one album per year. Bud’s Collective, a relatively new group based out of the northern Virginia/eastern West Virginia area, upped the ante for