Georgia-based singer/songwriter Kurt Lee Wheeler has been making music since the dawn of the '90s, and while his music delves into bluegrass and other forms of acoustic country, it's his exuberant melodies and effusive expressive tones that offer themes for
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Australia’s Angus Gill
"I'm very proud of my country and where I come from," Aussie Angus Gill insists. That's especially evident on his new album Postcards, a set of songs that pay homage to his Australian heritage and the musicians that have made
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No One Stands Alone – Bluegrass Cash & Kikki Géron
Despite the fact that they hail from Germany, Bluegrass Cash leaves no doubt as to some inherent American influences. Their name references the fact that early on, they claimed to be the first band in the world wholly dedicated to
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ETIGBA – Estación 39
Estación 39 is an ideal example of a band that hails from environs well outside US borders, but still stays true to those musical traditions birthed in the American heartland. Based in Buenos Aires Argentina, the band — which includes
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Postcards – Angus Gill
A Golden Guitar winner and ARIA Award nominee, Angus Gill ranks as one of Australia's most accomplished young exports. A multi-talented artist, songwriter, author, comedian, and record producer, he can claim 19 number one singles, six chart-topping albums, and more than 200 recorded cuts in
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From the Heart, Homespun II – Amy Gallatin & Roger Williams
There's something to be said for purity and possibility when it comes to evoking emotions that come straight from the soul. With the second installment of their Homespun duet series, which began as a shutdown project during COVID, Amy Gallatin
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Spanish banjo master Lluís Gómez
Lluís Gómez's obsession with music began early on. His interest was nurtured early on in his hometown of Premià de Mar, located near the sea about 20 km north of Madrid, and the place he still calls home. He began
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XXV – Greensky Bluegrass
Any time a musical ensemble manages to accumulate a 25 year career, it's rightfully considered a milestone. Consequently, we find Greensky Bluegrass marking their own occasion by not only looking back on their legacy, but also by offering a fresh
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Diary Of A Fiddler #2: The Empty Nest – Darol Anger
A seminal figure in the world of modern bluegrass, Darol Anger has shared his talents with any number of essential outfits over the past few decades — among them, Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Switzerland’s Angry Strings
There may be no more beautiful place in the world than Basel, Switzerland, and indeed, the bluegrass band that calls itself Angry Strings knows that all too well. The city is located on the Rhine River which divides Germany and










