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With I’ll Come Back, AJ Lee and Blue Summit powerfully propel the genre forward, their influences of country, soul, swing, rock, and rock on full display as they deftly weave their contribution into the tapestry of the bluegrass tradition.
Cary, North Carolina's Koka Booth Amphitheatre welcomed a healthy crowd for two sets of Greensky Bluegrass. Check out all the jamgrass action in our review and pictures!
Colorado string band Trout Steak Revival, ambassadors of their home state’s progressive bluegrass scene, descended on Nashville’s City Winery recently to celebrate the unveiling of their now-released album, Spirit To the Sea. The room was configured differently on that special evening; tables normally positioned in front of the stage were moved to make room to... Continue Reading →
Trout Steak Revival has nothing to prove, yet everything to show off in their fourth album, Spirit To The Sea, set for release on November 3rd. This Colorado-based quintet displays growth and maturity as they reach great heights in their expression and their harmonies, with a richer and tighter sound than their previous endeavors. The... Continue Reading →
The Infamous Stringdusters, with their marathon touring schedule, have somehow found time to drop their 3rd release this year. Undercover Vol. 2 offers an incredible follow-up to their highly-touted Undercover EP from 2015. The album offers a way for the band to break genre boundaries with covers by an eclectic track listing of artists, young... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based boundary-pushing bluegrass outfit The Railsplitters will release their new album, Jump In, on November 10th, one which builds upon the progressive sound of their 2015 releaseThe Faster It Goes. Hours spent on the road gave the band a chance to listen to a broad range of music to pass the time driving between shows—everything from... Continue Reading →
In these divisive times, where interaction with other humans is largely relegated to electronic transmissions, Wilson Harwood brings personal connection to the forefront with his forthcoming album, Rooted In You, set for release on October 9th. The Nashville-based banjoist combines deftly-executed finger-picking with poignant lyrics delivered in a soothing vocal style. Comprised of songs written... Continue Reading →
Boulder-based quintet Monocle Band takes all of their influences—the mysticism of the west, the majesty of the Colorado landscape, and the richness of the surrounding folkicana music scene—and creates a storytelling journey through bluegrass, roots, rock n’ roll, and beyond. The band will release their second full-length album, The Clearing, on October 20th. Recorded at... Continue Reading →
Maine is an amazing place, brimming with a rich history, environmental wonder, and of course, lobster rolls (or should I say, “lobstah” rolls?), whose earliest inhabitants were scrappy and strong enough to endure seriously harsh winters. With that in mind, it makes perfect sense that folks with such strong constitutions should revel in taking the... Continue Reading →
Instead of making “lake life” pontoon party-inspired songs about solo cups and pickup trucks in the spirit of redneck escapism, songcrafter Tyler Childers croons of drug addiction and hardship, relevant issues faced on the daily by the folks in his eastern Kentucky home. In the vein of classic country icons like Hank Williams, Sr. and... Continue Reading →