Switzerland and Appalachia may not have much in common, but they do share a similarity when in comes to their higher elevations. So it hardly seems a surprise that the band known as Caludo found common cause when it came
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: A Murder in Mississippi in Belgium
Though their handle sounds like the title of a crime novel, in truth, A Murder in Mississippi is a six-piece band based in Ghent, Belgium that specializes in roots, bluegrass, folk, blues, and traditional Irish music. Yet they manage to
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: New Valley String Band play Nordic old time music
It ought to come as little surprise to find the New Valley String Band creating a sound that hews to the basics of old time and bluegrass, even if they do so with a decidedly Scandinavian sensibility. A Swedish band,
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Stereo Naked grasses it up in Cologne
The somewhat unlikely handle aside, Stereo Naked excel at scaled-down bluegrass from a European perspective. The band is based in Cologne, Germany, but one of the two core members, Pierce Black (vocals and upright bass), is an emigre from New
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Interstate Express from Berlin
Interstate Express in Lithuania - photo by Arkadiy Krivonos Interstate Express could be considered an international ensemble by any and all definitions. Currently based in Berlin, the group consists of fiddler and singer Craig Judelman, banjo player Joe Buirski, and guitarist/vocalist
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Bertolf & The Bluefingers offer a Dutch treat
Dutch singer and guitarist Bertolf Lentink gained an appreciation for bluegrass early on, leading to a dedication and determination he's shared most of his life. "I was raised on bluegrass music by my parents," he says in retrospect. "They both
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Lazy Grass String Band from Toulouse
Hailing from the South of France, specifically the city of Toulouse, Lazy Grass String Band aren't at all the lethargic ensemble their name might imply. The five piece band — which consists of Babou Desmidt on double bass and backing
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Norway’s Ila Auto revs up their enthusiasm
Matias Hilmar Iversen offers a superb example of how music can breach boundaries and find a common connection regardless of locale. His band, Ila Auto, has won myriad awards and an impressive following in their native Norway, having performed over
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Davidson Brothers from Australia
Lachlan and Hamish Davidson - photo by Kane Hibbard Hamish and Lachlan Davidson come by their kudos naturally. Raised in the rural realms of Western Victoria in Australia, they began playing music at a young age, proving themselves to be adept
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Old Baby Mackerel from England
England's Old Baby Mackerel kicked off their career in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. They quickly found a loyal following on the UK festival circuit, and then went on to tour the UK, Thailand, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. The band