A decade after launching their career, and with five albums to their credit thus far, New River Bluegrass has emerged as one of the most proficient Gospel groups operating within today's bluegrass environs. That certainly says something about their prowess,
One of the most common cultural ties that bind the US and Canada comes in the form of a mutual musical connection, one borne by a shared love of sounds spawned from the heartland, whether it's the Appalachian Mountains or
Clare Brown was clearly a child prodigy. Her bio claims that she's been playing fiddle since the age of four, which is a considerable accomplishment by any standard. Those lessons learned early on are fully realized in Brown's excellent debut offering,
Singer/banjo player Matt Menefee and singer/mandolin player Bryan Simpson — collectively known as The Golden Age — are spirited auteurs obviously inspired by bluegrass, but at the same time, also clearly capable of imbuing an emphatic imprint of their own.
As unlikely as it might have once seemed, the Japanese have always had a fascination with American music. Their preference for jazz was evident immediately after the end of the Second World War, and with the advent of the '50s
Robert Hale can trace his career back to the tender age of nine when he gained his first performing experience, playing alongside his father on a weekly West Virginia television show that was broadcast on WOAY. That eventually led to
Dog owners tend to be sensitive souls, which makes it a pretty good guarantee that any song about a beloved pet, especially one that's dearly departed, will cause tear ducts to get to work being seduced by sentiment. So credit
Sometimes, all it takes is determined devotion to live a life that finds meaning in music. That's what it took for the Wortmann Brothers, Frank and Ulrich, to turn their attention to bluegrass. Early on, the German siblings shared a
Sturgill Simpson has never lacked for inspiration when it comes to expanding his parameters, one of the qualities that makes him such a unique and engaging artist. While he's sometimes typecast as an Americana auteur — albeit it one with
Without question, one of the most influential outfit in today's bluegrass realms — or for that matter, the entire grassicana firmament — the Steep Canyon Rangers, have continually led the way when it comes to making music from a populist
