Throughout his career, Darrell Scott has always owed an allegiance to past precepts. But it comes naturally, as his father, Wayne Scott, was an avowed traditional troubadour before him. Not surprisingly then, Scott's new album, Old Cane Back Rocker, hews to
The Scandinavian bluegrass band that calls itself Buster Sledge possesses a certain savvy when it comes to making their music. That's especially evident on their new album from Grappa Musikkforlag, the happily titled Nice Time On Earth Today. Given the
Geraldine, a Baltimore-based bluegrass/oldtime band consisting of Josh Anderson (fiddle, vocals), John Bolten (guitar, vocals), Jocelyn Haverset (bass, vocals), and Jonathan Locke (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, vocals), is a cohesive combo whose devotion to cause appears both natural and inspired. A
It always seems somewhat surprising when folks of different descent find such irresistible appeal in music that’s so closely associated with inherent Americana. And yet, on their new album, Eastern Grass, Radim Zenkel and Ondra Kozák found a common connection
Given his extensive backstory and defining role in the advent of modern bluegrass, it would be hard to confine Tim O'Brien to any particular niche. His early efforts alongside his older sister, Mollie O'Brien, and essential role as a member
Given their storied reputation, one might reasonably suspect that the title of Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road's new album, A Little Bit Of Bluegrass, is more or less an understatement. After all, this is a band that consistently climbs to
There's something to be said for maintaining an optimistic attitude. Not surprisingly then, A Life Well Lived, Daryl Mosley's latest on Pinecastle Records, lives up to its title and provides more than a hint of nostalgia and some guaranteed good
Larry & Joe tout their sound as a mash-up of "Venezuelan + Appalachian folk music, a unique blend of languages, cultures, and musical sounds." They come by that description naturally. Larry Bellorín, a multi-instrumentalist and expatriate from Venezuela, was once a
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, the birthplace of so many current and essential bluegrass bands, Songs From The Road Band is an exceptional combo in a modern and melodic vein. The band, which consists of Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey
The Travelin' McCourys are a busy bunch. On the one hand, they’re carrying on a legacy in tandem with their father, bluegrass great Del McCoury. On the other, they're taking that heritage forward towards the future, sharing a sound that
