Reviews

Referred to as "the Spanish King Of The Five String Banjo" by Alison Brown, Lluís Gómez has combined elements of bluegrass and flamenco music in his versatile style of picking. His third solo effort, Dotze Temps, is a continued exploration of his

The new combined project by Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman on Jalopy Records represents a super session of sorts shared by two artists with impeccable credentials. A vocalist, banjo player, and guitarist, Brown is a "lifer" as far as her

New Direction Bluegrass, a regional bluegrass band based out of Siler City, NC, has released a new Christmas project, Is It Christmas Yet? The four-piece ensemble features the husband-wife team of Bobby Gales on banjo/guitar and Christy Gales on upright

Henrich Novák and Lluís Gómez in Belgium This report from a recent joint international workshop in Belgium is a contribution from Marc Pirson and Lluís Gómez. Just a week after the 2024 edition of the dual Belgian Dobro & Banjo workshops, the

Named after one of Martha White's most iconic products, Finnish bluegrass band Self Rising Flour has become well regarded within their country, as well as other Nordic territories where they've performed. Their sophomore effort, Bluegrass Today, combines their brand of hardcore traditional

Blue Debut at the BANDing Together benefit concert in Prestonsburg, KY - photo © Tim Batts On November 23, 2024, the stage was set for an unforgettable night of bluegrass music at the BANDing Together benefit concert, held at the Mountain

There's something to be said for authenticity, and even though The Lonesome Town Painters hail from Vancouver British Columbia, thousands of miles from Appalachia and the bastions of bluegrass, their allegiance to its fundamental form is undeniable. The band, which consists

Daniel Crabtree is an adept bluegrass and gospel songwriter, particularly measured as a storyteller. His latest release, Storms On The Ocean, features eleven of Crabtree's original compositions, all with a relatable narrative. The opening track, Eye of the Hurricane, tells the true story of Hurricane

What began as an informal project in 2013 between vocalists Matthew Backes, Sheila Shukla, and various friends in their Highland Park, New Jersey neighborhood, quickly gelled into the assembly that's now known as Magnolia Street String Band. Later joined by

With over 125 songs having been recorded by everyone from Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out to the Larry Stephenson Band, New Hampshire native Rick Lang has become one of bluegrass music's most prolific songwriters. Blue Collar Gospel: From the Pen