Author: Lee Zimmerman

Steve Louvat is not only a prolific musician, but it's also fair to say he's one of Belgium's best. "I was born in Liège, Belgium, and today I live in the south area, a village called Libin," he explains. "I

Based in Petoskey, Michigan, Steel & Wood rightfully describes itself as a band that specializes in heartfelt music borne from tradition, and the roots that originated in Appalachia, specifically the seminal sounds of Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim & Jesse,

Given the down home implications inherent in the title, it's hardly surprising to find singer and songwriter Jimbo Whaley, a native of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, making music that is inherent in the Appalachian culture connected to his birthright. After all,

Steve 'n' Seagulls aren't your ordinary bluegrass band, but then again, any outfit that makes its home in Finland, a country normally unaccustomed to those particular tuneful trappings, would hardly be considered "ordinary" to begin with. The band became especially

The MilBillies start their sophomore album on a somewhat inauspicious note, courtesy of the easy, unhurried intro to Annie, seemingly an homage to the girl for whom they share some obvious affection. Nevertheless, the restraint doesn't last long, and within

A firefighter who first took up the banjo to decompress and pass the time between emergency calls, Randy Steele has clearly gone beyond and exceeded even his own expectations. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he released his debut disc, Songs From

Up until now, Modena, a city situated in northeastern Italy, has been best known for its tortellini, balsamic vinegar, and among auto enthusiasts, as the home of Ferrari.  However, the bluegrass band which refers to itself by the unlikely handle, Best

There’s no mistaking the emphatic emotions and outright exuberance that typifies the music made by the Goodwin Brothers. Granted, their timing may have been a bit troublesome, especially considering they relaunched themselves in 2020 while the pandemic was in full

Irish-born singer/songwriter Danny Burns has done well for himself, especially of late. His cover of the Pogues' Dirty Old Town, culled from his new Bonfire Music Group album, Promised Land, finds Sam Bush in tow, while making it to the

There's s something to be said for the common bond that results from family ties. Cup O'Joe, a progressive bluegrass band based in Northern Ireland, proves that point. Formed by three siblings — Tabitha, Benjamin, and Reuben Agnew, and later