Reviews

  • Cold Rain and Snow – Jared Rabin

    | by

    Jared Rabin's connection to music started early in life, at age five specifically. His initial influences were weaned from his granddad, a first chair violinist for the Chicago Symphony. However, his interest quickly accelerated, leading him to become not only

  • 4.0 – The Farm Hands

    | by

    Since first forming eleven years ago, The Farm Hands have garnered considerable recognition for their tasteful blend of bluegrass and Gospel music. Although the group started its journey as a quartet, they have recently expanded to five members, ultimately allowing

  • 2021 Blissfield Bluegrass on the River report

    | by

    The tenth Blissfield Bluegrass on the River took place on Saturday, August 14. A wonderful crowd enjoyed fantastic weather and even better music. The festival takes place in Blissfield, Michigan at the Bachmeyer Park on the banks of the River

  • Suburban Cowboy – My Brother’s Keeper

    | by

    If the name of the band seems to indicate an inclination towards spiritual suggestion, it's probably no accident. My Brother's Keeper share songs that seem to aim for a higher meaning while also keeping bound to humble circumstance. A five

  • The Battlefield Bluegrass Festival is back

    | by

    The pandemic has had and is still having a considerable effect on people’s lives and lifestyle with many performance arts, including bluegrass music, severely restricted with no audiences for well over a year.  As the impact of COVID-19 appears to be

  • Emmylou Harris at Meijer Garden in Michigan

    | by

    Emmylou Harris at Meijer Garden in Grand Rapids, MI (August 8, 2021) - photo © Bryan Bolea The heat and humidity did not stop a capacity crowd from lining up, hours before the gates opened, in hopes of snagging prime real estate on