“Right now, I think we need writers who know the difference between the production of a market commodity and the practice of an art.” – Ursula Le Guin There are lyrics which transcend the words that are chosen, rising above the
Laurie Lewis
Band Sessions – new workshop concept
If you play or study one or more of the common bluegrass instruments, chances are you've attended a workshop or music camp weekend. Some are based around a single instrument, while others offer instruction on several over the course of a few
Hey Laurie Lewis… what’s in your case?
Let's join singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Lewis on a journey of discovery through her guitar case.
Artist2Artist – Laurie Lewis – Be The Wind
This month’s edition of Artist2Artist finds Lisa Jacobi looking at the wider landscape of bluegrass music. Lisa was inspired by her discussion with musical artist Laurie Lewis. Their complete interview can be heard in the podcast below. What do you think is the
One Evening In May from Laurie Lewis
California fiddler and songstress Laurie Lewis has released a new CD, a live set recorded with long time collaborators Tom Rozum and Nina Gerber. One Evening In May features 15 tracks captured at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA during
Fiddlers 20 from Fiddler magazine
Fiddler magazine has come up with a unique way to celebrate their 20th year of publishing. They have released a retrospective CD/book package called Fiddlers 20 which includes transcriptions and recordings by 20 artists featured in the magazine over that same
Sarah Elizabeth Campbell passes
Singer-songwriter Sarah Elizabeth Campbell passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013, in Austin, Texas, after a battle against liver cancer. As a child she was exposed to a rare form of Hepatitis C. She was 60 years old. Born on May
More photos from Delaware Valley 2013
Here is another gallery of Frank Baker's images from the 2013 Delaware Valley Bluegras Festival.
Bittersweet – Alice Gerrard
This review is a contribution from Louisa Branscomb, one of bluegrass music's most prolific and celebrated songwriters. Do the math: a legendary singer-songwriter singing her own, plus a producer who understands the impressive scope of the material and how to render
Open Wings – Wendy Burch Steel
Bay Area singer-songwriter Wendy Burch Steel has been writing and performing for almost her entire life. While she taught herself to play guitar at age 11 and played in bands throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she has only recently released