Norway's Strengeplukk prides itself on being an eclectic outfit, but given an instrumental array that's tied to a basic bluegrass motif, the checks and balances remain. Each member sings, primarily in their native tongue, and as a unit, they incorporate
With championship wins and years of experience performing with artists such as Abigail Washburn and the Emmitt-Nershi Band, among others, Tyler Grant has proven to be a force in the world of bluegrass flatpicking. His seventh studio release, aptly titled Flatpicker, demonstrates
Five years ago, my wife and I were at The Station Inn in Nashville, and John Meyer was the headliner. We didn't know John, but he endeared himself to us when he gave his wife and kids a heartfelt shoutout.
It takes a certain amount of chutzpah to take a detour from a band that you helped found, and have played such a vital part of since its formation. Nevertheless, following the release of his first solo outing, Truer Picture
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Basin & Grange combines the sounds of traditional bluegrass music alongside vibrant, contemporary lyrics. Having won the inaugural band competition at the 2022 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, the group has garnered a following within the
Little Roy Lewis and Hunter Berry at the 2025 Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge festival - photo © Bill Warren This year’s edition of Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge in Kingsport, TN is complete. Lorraine Jordan, Allen Dyer, and their crew
Big Lick Bluegrass Festival’s performers, attendees, and promoter, Jeff Branch, literally weathered the storm this past weekend near Oakboro, NC. The first act on the festival, Cutter & Cash, performed an all acoustic set inside the refurbished barn as heavy
Although he’s known as one of the architects of modern bluegrass (due in considerable part to being a member of the aptly-dubbed New Grass Revival), John Cowan has never been afraid to push his parameters when it comes to exploring
Lorraine Jordan & Country Grass at the 2025 Bluegrass in the Blueridge festival - photo © Bill Warren Bluegrass in the Blueridge kicked off Thursday evening at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Lorraine Jordan welcomed everyone and thanked the
Katelyn Ingardia has been playing, singing, and writing her own songs since she was ten years old. Now the sole founding member of the South Carolina based band, Backline, Ingardia has contributed numerous compositions to their repertoire. Getaway, Katelyn's debut solo project,
