According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, the definition for the phrase, "level best," is "one's best effort at doing something." This description perfectly sums up Drivin' The Blue, the third release from Level Best, an internationally touring band comprised of veteran pickers and singers. This
When fiddler George Jackson met banjoist Brad Kolodner ten years ago in a late night jam session at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival in Clifftop, West Virginia, it was the beginning of a deep and lasting musical bond. After
Based in Southwest Missouri, Route 3 has garnered a loyal following for their standout original material and pure energy. Within a six month period, the group has released two projects on Pinecastle Records that capture both of these elements and
While there are bluegrass artists with a strong traditional feel in their sound, there's a select few who can successfully combine it alongside contemporary, original material. New England's Rock Hearts fall into that category without question. The group's third release, Unfinished
Formed by students of the esteemed bluegrass program at ETSU in Johnson City, TN, Pythagoras is a self-described progressive band which combines elements of traditional bluegrass and jam grass alongside fresh, contemporary ideas. The group's debut album, appropriately titled Theorem, demonstrates their youthful
Since their chance meeting at the Hagood Mills Fiddlers Convention in 2021, the three young women who make up The Wilder Flower have been steadily refining their musical identity. The band's debut release, If I Wait Any More, displays their neatly-formed blend
With championship wins and years of experience performing with artists such as Abigail Washburn and the Emmitt-Nershi Band, among others, Tyler Grant has proven to be a force in the world of bluegrass flatpicking. His seventh studio release, aptly titled Flatpicker, demonstrates
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Basin & Grange combines the sounds of traditional bluegrass music alongside vibrant, contemporary lyrics. Having won the inaugural band competition at the 2022 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, the group has garnered a following within the
Katelyn Ingardia has been playing, singing, and writing her own songs since she was ten years old. Now the sole founding member of the South Carolina based band, Backline, Ingardia has contributed numerous compositions to their repertoire. Getaway, Katelyn's debut solo project,
What began as a duo for Minnesotans Kim and Quillan Roe has morphed into a large ensemble that specializes in combining old time musical elements with bluegrass, folk, and Americana among other genres. The group's latest release, Sisters & Brothers on Bonfire
