Following the release of a powerful debut EP, The Bonfire Sessions, last spring, Tidalwave Road of Williamsburg, Kentucky has returned with their first full length album. Skin and Bone on Pinecastle Records demonstrates more of the group's soulful, hard-hitting originality with material drawn from
Catherine "BB" Bowness is a name that listeners of progressive bluegrass should be familiar with. Over a decade ago, the New Zealand native moved to the United States to delve deeper into her passion for the five string banjo. She
Vickie Vaughn’s star has been steadily rising over the past few years, with membership in the highly acclaimed act, Della Mae, as well as achieving three consecutive wins as IBMA's Bass Player of the Year. Although Vaughn has previously released
Through his years spent touring and recording with artists such as Terry Baucom, James King, and Dave Adkins, Easley, South Carolina native, Will Clark has carved out a successful career as a sideman in bluegrass music. Outside of that though,
Having been described as British Columbia's "most exciting newgrass band," The Unfaithful Servants have carved out a unique niche for themselves. The group's sophomore album, Fallen Angel, brings us a new collection of material utilizing their fusion of bluegrass, folk, and Americana
Bryan McDowell has built a long, steady career as one of acoustic music's quintessential sidemen, having performed with the likes of Molly Tuttle, John McEuen, Claire Lynch, and Sierra Hull, among others. McDowell's self-titled recording on Mountain Fever Records moves
Gena Britt is a veteran bluegrasser, one whose star has been continuing to rise over the last decade, in large part due to her membership in the acclaimed supergroup, Sister Sadie. Britt's latest solo effort from Mountain Home, Streets, Rivers, Dreams &
While there's a legion of excellent singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists all over the globe, there's only a select few that are equally skilled in all three of those departments. With his fourth release, Life's Parade on Dark Shadow Recording, Rick Faris demonstrates
American roots music encompasses many different forms and ideas. While some artists generally specialize in one area, or in some cases dip their toe into multiple waters, it's rare to have an ensemble that can jump from one branch of
With a sound that crosses the boundaries of old time, bluegrass, and folk music, the Lonesome Ace Stringband has maintained a unique combination of traditionalism right alongside creative thought. Their seventh album, Big Wing, is a collection of six original songs by
