Author: Lee Zimmerman

A Spanish musician and master of the 5 string banjo, Lluis Gomez could be considered something of a phenomenon, especially in a musical arena where there are few other ethnic artists quite like him. Nevertheless, he’s won considerable praise from

FY5 make a clear case for the fact that subtlety and finesse can go hand in hand, especially when it comes to making music that aims to make a lingering impression. It’s an instinct that’s clearly paid off well; named

Doolin’ digs deep into the roots of bluegrass by emulating their origins through their interpretation of traditional Irish music. Their’s is an international brew; formed in Toulouse, France in 2005, the six member musicians combine their skills on guitar, bodhrán,

On their website, Rotterdam-based Red Herring describe their music as a mixture of “folk roots, Americana, murder ballads, love songs, and kickass tunes.” Although the lively mix of tuneful and tasteful melodies found on the group’s latest offering would seem to

Scott Miller performs at the 2018 WDVX Camperfest - photo by Lee Zimmerman To those who reside in East Tennessee, there’s little doubt as to why WDVX has become one of the nation’s — make that, the world’s —foremost broadcasters of

Eddy Raven hasn’t been heard from very much in the past 20 years. That was when the last of his songs hit the upper reaches of the charts, shortly before the hits began to dry up as the new millennium

At first it seems like an unlikely combination at best — a bluegrass band that sings in Spanish and adds elements of Latin music to their material. Nevertheless, Che Apalache, a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires that includes

Jerry Douglas Band at MerleFest 2018 on the Watson Stage - photo by Alisa B. Cherry It’s little wonder that MerleFest bills itself as a family-friendly event. The reasons are obvious given the multi-generational mix that runs the gamut from youngsters

Old Salt Union is a young band, but one well versed in timeless tradition and the ability to make music that’s energizing, exuberant, versatile and vibrant. Ironically, their origins are anything but ordinary. Consider their makeup — a horticulturist, a

Although ostensibly an example of fiddle finesse — and a lavish one at that — Mike Barnett’s Portraits In Fiddles is more akin to a well organzied superstar jam, with notables such as Divid Grisman, Tim O’Brien, Bryan Sutton, Michael