Bluegrass Beyond Borders

Norway is, of course, known mostly as “The Land of the Midnight Sun,” but if the duo that’s the basis of Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra have their way, it might someday be referred to as “The Land Down Home.” That’s a stretch

For the past eight years, the quintet that go by the odd name Dunderhead have been sharing their innate love of bluegrass in their native Sweden, making their music in the streets of their hometown, and as far afield as

The name Strengeplukk doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. However the same can’t be said for the music Strengeplukk’s been plying in their native Norway since 2015. Founded by Jakob Folke Ossum (guitar), Nikolai Storevik (fiddle), and Andreas B. Onarheim

The Bluegrass Unit are right up the road in Canada, but for most of those who reside south of our northern border, they remain relatively unknown. Regardless, the band —  founding members Waylon Robicheau (mandolin/vocals), Jeff Nauss (guitar/vocals), and Justin

Cara Luft and JD Edwards, the prime members of the Canadian combo known as the Small Glories, mine a sound drawn directly from a distinct rootsy regimen. With their close knit harmonies and an archival folk-like feel, their music taps into

There’s likely no better example of the international reach of bluegrass and grassicana than the inspiration it gives to those that live abroad, and initially developed any interest from afar. Once such individual is Owen Schinkel, a student and bluegrass

Imitation is one thing. After all, it’s said to be the sincerest form of flattery. Emulation is also admirable. That’s the ability to trade on a technique and offer it homage, even while opting for originality, all at the same

Credit mygrassisblue.com with igniting an interest in bluegrass on the Emerald Isle. That’s immediately apparent simply by glancing at the posting on the group’s website: ‘ “We are an Irish-based team with a fervour for all things bluegrass. We aim to

Making music can be a lonely profession at times, given the fact that there’s often a lot of travel involved, considerable time spent away from home, and interaction with people don’t always relate to a musician’s MO. Likewise, when you’re in

Sweden may be one of the last places on the planet where one might expect to find an active bluegrass band, complete with the suits, savvy, and style that easily ensures authenticity. So credit the Blue Mountain Boys for staying