Alison Brown may have taken a chance by opting to release an all-instrumental album. After all, songs that don't have singing aren't always the most promising prospects when it comes to garnering commercial consideration. Nevertheless, as one of today's most
Dutch singer and guitarist Bertolf Lentink gained an appreciation for bluegrass early on, leading to a dedication and determination he's shared most of his life. "I was raised on bluegrass music by my parents," he says in retrospect. "They both
True essential bluegrass not only offers authenticity, but also an emotional connection, one that's untarnished in terms of expressing sentiment and feeling without regard to any outside influences. The thoughts are freely expressed in ways that invite the listener to
Mike Mitchell's unfettered affection for bluegrass has always been apparent. As as a singer, fiddler, viola player, and instructor, his dedication to making music has been evident with each of his four albums, but it's especially now, courtesy of this
The five piece band from New Zealand, You, Me, Everybody, takes their name literally. Like…well… everybody, the band is well connected to social media. In their case, it's served them well. A fan's post about the band, led singer and
Instrumental albums, even by artists that are very well known, can be a precarious proposition. Most of the time, fans and followers want the benefit of vocals and something that suggests either a catchy tune or a substantive song. Consequently,
Accorded a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album for their previous album, A Tribute To Bill Monroe, it's hardly surprising that the Infamous Stringdusters would follow up with a shout-out to yet another indelible influence, that of Lester Flatt and
Hailing from the South of France, specifically the city of Toulouse, Lazy Grass String Band aren't at all the lethargic ensemble their name might imply. The five piece band — which consists of Babou Desmidt on double bass and backing
Sam Bush - photo © Bryan Bolea Suffice it to say, there’s never any such thing as a bad Sam Bush show. Bush and his compatriots— banjo player Wes Corbett, Steve Mougin on guitar, Todd Parks on bass, and drummer Chris
"Now I'm chasing rainbows all the time," Casey Penn sings on the song aptly titled Chasing Rainbows, sharing the gratitude and inspiration she feels when it comes to making music. Having successfully taken part in any number of competitive gatherings
