Based in Asheville, North Carolina, the birthplace of so many current and essential bluegrass bands, Songs From The Road Band is an exceptional combo in a modern and melodic vein. The band, which consists of Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey
It is always a beautiful thing watching the folks rolling in for another Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in the lovely hills of Oakhill, NY. Lots of smiles and hugs. It is in many ways like a family reunion for a lot
The Travelin' McCourys are a busy bunch. On the one hand, they’re carrying on a legacy in tandem with their father, bluegrass great Del McCoury. On the other, they're taking that heritage forward towards the future, sharing a sound that
Any time a new all star configuration arrives on the scene, lots of buzz and excitement tends to generate. This would certainly be the case with the Wood Box Heroes, a newly formed supergroup consisting of some of bluegrass and
This report on the resurrected Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival in Missouri is a contribution from Tammy Harman, a member of Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, and an officer in the Missouri Area Bluegrass Committee. It will also appear in their
A five man outfit borne from the foothills of Eastern Kentucky, Hammertowne imbue both authenticity and emotion into their latest offering, tellingly-titled You Can Learn A Lot From a Song. The band — Scott Tackett on vocals, Dale Thomas on
In the 1990s, guitarist and singer/songwriter Ed Krizini got together with some friends and formed The Grassland Band. While the original configuration was short-lived, Krizini would continue to use the name for this New Jersey-based ensemble, which has recorded a
It’s hard to clearly characterize the Memphis-based band, Graber Gryass. Elements of bluegrass and Americana are embedded in their sound, but the music boasts such diversity and heterodoxy that it's difficult to pigeonhole them within any specific genre. The band,
Along with founders Rick and Josie Grant on mandolin and rhythm guitar respectively, Rock Ridge further consists of Dale and Suzanne Adkins on banjo and bass. The vocals are largely centered around Dale and Josie, as evidenced from the opening
US Navy Band Country Current at the 2023 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren We are home after two weeks on the road at two festivals. The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival is now under the guidance of Larry
