There are certain artists that make an even greater impact outside their primary musical genre. Billy Strings, without question, falls into that category. While clearly passionate and skilled at playing various forms of bluegrass, Strings has broadly combined those sounds
Pennsylvania's Gary Ferguson and Ireland's Colin Henry pursued individual careers prior to meeting during one of Ferguson's solo tours of the Emerald Isle. Nevertheless, they connected immediately and began collaborating by sharing files over the internet long distance. The aptly titled Distant
Town Mountain at The Shed in Marysville, TN (713/24) - photo © Scott Shankland It was a relatively small but especially enthusiastic crowd that greeted Town Mountain at The Shed in Maryville, TN midway into the band's six day jaunt this
Jim Lauderdale at the 2024 High Mountain Hay Fever festival - photo © Kevin Slick This report is a contribution from Kevin Slick, former President of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, and a bluegrass artist now living in Virginia. The High Mountain
South Dakota native Jared Finck began his musical journey at the age of twelve, playing mandolin and dobro with his family band. By his teenage years he was creating his own instrumental tunes. Though Steppin' Into It from Engelhardt Music Group
Both a musician and an instructor, Dutchman Paul Van Vlodrop was initially inspired to pick up his first guitar after seeing the Beatles in 1964, at the age of nine in his native Netherlands. Inspired by Jim Croce, Paul Simon,
It’s always a joyous occasion when The Del McCoury Band releases a new album. A living legend in bluegrass music, McCoury has done anything but rest on his laurels. Not only is the Del McCoury Band still actively touring, but
As their first joint recording since 2008's Something 'Bout You, Homespun could be considered a reunion of sorts for two artists that can claim each substantial credits all on their own. Vocalist Amy Gallatin has been a staple of the
The American Heritage Music Festival has for over 25 years had the reputation of being high-spirited gathering where fiddles sing and hearts beat in rhythm. Fiddler Jana Jae, of Hee-Haw fame, hosts the annual event which is held at Har-Ber
What began as Josh Martin's backing band for a series of acoustic shows in the Midwest, has morphed into an eclectic supergroup with a wide range of influences. 444, the first full length release from this outfit, Wood Box Heroes, demonstrates their
