Author: Braeden Paul

From his beginnings with Lou Reid & Carolina, to his time filling in for banjo great Ben Eldridge with the Seldom Scene, Southwest Virginia native Trevor Watson has been a consummate sideman in bluegrass music. His debut solo release, Out of

Since coming together at the Ole Smoky Distillery ten years ago, The Po' Ramblin' Boys have become a beloved favorite amongst fans for their traditional musical stylings and entertaining stage shows. The group's latest release, Wanderers Like Me, is a collection of

Bill Emerson's impact on the five string banjo cannot be overstated. A member of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Emerson's playing has been an integral part of many legendary recordings, and in turn has inspired countless banjoists. Three of

Dave Adkins has made a name for himself in bluegrass music with his commanding voice and robust original material. Adkins' latest effort, What I'm For, his first for Billy Blue Records, differs slightly from his other releases, in that he didn't have

Concept albums are fairly prevalent in music history, the idea having been more recently adopted within the bluegrass genre. Scott Hopkins, a banjoist and music instructor based in Albany, New York has taken a creative step forward with his second

There are certain artists that make an even greater impact outside their primary musical genre. Billy Strings, without question, falls into that category. While clearly passionate and skilled at playing various forms of bluegrass, Strings has broadly combined those sounds

South Dakota native Jared Finck began his musical journey at the age of twelve, playing mandolin and dobro with his family band. By his teenage years he was creating his own instrumental tunes. Though Steppin' Into It  from Engelhardt Music Group

It’s always a joyous occasion when The Del McCoury Band releases a new album. A living legend in bluegrass music, McCoury has done anything but rest on his laurels. Not only is the Del McCoury Band still actively touring, but

What began as Josh Martin's backing band for a series of acoustic shows in the Midwest, has morphed into an eclectic supergroup with a wide range of influences. 444, the first full length release from this outfit, Wood Box Heroes, demonstrates their

In 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic, master banjoist Tony Trischka spent his time studying rare recordings of his hero Earl Scruggs informally jamming with the great John Hartford in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Though Trischka