Though bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne is often heralded for his soaring tenor vocals, he was also an indisputable master of the mandolin, influencing many players along the way. Those who do play the eight string rank the Osborne Brothers' 1981
Author: Braeden Paul
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Down The Road – The Bibelhauser Brothers
Based in Louisville, KY, twin brothers Adam and Aaron Bibelhauser have cultivated a uniquely defined sound. Combining their originality with inspiration drawn from New Grass Revival, The Osborne Brothers, and The Dillards among others, the Bibelhauser Brothers successfully straddle the
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Drift – Wes Corbett
With a musical career boasting sideman positions with Molly Tuttle and Sam Bush among others, Wes Corbett has firmly established himself as one of the contemporary masters of the five string banjo. His latest solo release, Drift, is a continuation of the
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Bread and Butter – Amy Kassir
Having made her way to California via Durham, North Carolina, Amy Kassir's formative years were spent learning old time fiddle tunes while going with her father to numerous string band festivals. Kassir's debut solo effort, Bread and Butter, is a nod to
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Rollin’ On Rubber Wheels – Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
Though its leadership has changed hands a few different times, the Clinch Mountain Boys have continually kept the Stanley sound alive for 79 years. The group’s latest album, Rollin' On Rubber Wheels, demonstrates Ralph Stanley II paying homage to that legacy alongside
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Let Me Be Lonely – Jaelee Roberts
When a debut release sets the bar so high, it can be difficult for the next one to capture that same magic that drew fans in from the very beginning. Jaelee Roberts, however, is an exception. Her latest release Let Me
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Self-titled – Larry Keel & Jon Stickley
Larry Keel and Jon Stickley are mainstays in the jam grass world due to their energy and high octane instrumentalism. Having developed a friendship twenty years ago, the duo decided it was time to record a project capturing their musical
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Keep On Keepin’ On – Bobby Osborne, C.J. Lewandowski & Friends
From the moment the collaboration between Bobby Osborne and his friend C.J. Lewandowski was first announced in January 2023, it's safe to say that it was one of the most highly anticipated events in the bluegrass world. Just five months later,
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So What’d I Miss? – David Parmley
When it comes to bluegrass music from the 1970s and 1980s, David Parmley's lead singing as part of the Bluegrass Cardinals was a beloved, defining element of that era. In the decades since, he continued creating excellent music with his
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Hello Stranger – Roan Street Ramblers
Family bands have been a hallmark of bluegrass music for generations, its communal aspect bringing siblings and parents closer together through music, and giving audiences a wholesome, enjoyable experience. One family group relatively new to the bluegrass world is the










