According to their bio, Cast Iron is an acoustic band that invokes bluegrass basics, and pairs them with their own songwriting style. The group, which was formed in 2019, is comprised of musicians who previously made their name as part
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Grassology – Jason Keiser
Jason Keiser of San Jose, California, has a broad array of influences in his approach to the guitar. From Tony Rice to Joe Pass, Jason seamlessly blends these styles in a captivating way. Keiser's solo effort Grassology is an incredible example of
2025 Fiddle Showdown in Fort Worth
Winners at the 2025 Fort Worth Fiddle Showdown - photo © Pamm Tucker The Fort Worth Livestock Show stands as not just a celebration of agriculture and livestock, but also a vibrant hub for showcasing talent and nurturing educational pursuits. At
Cherry Street – Benny Sidelinger
Benny Sidelinger seems like an unassuming sort of guy. His bio consists of an anecdote about an introduction he was once given at a local watering hole where he was rather anonymous at the time. Nevertheless, it's a clever means
Beacons – Nefesh Mountain
Variety and versatility have long been the hallmarks of Nefesh Mountain's career. Based in upstate New York, the duo — consisting of the husband-wife team of singer Doni Zasloff and vocalist, guitarist, and banjo/guitar player Eric Lindberg — have shown
Through These Trees – Broken Compass Bluegrass
California-based Broken Compass Bluegrass is a band that specializes in original, inventive jamgrass music. Their second studio release, Through These Trees, demonstrates even more growth through nine songs, all of which were written within the group. The opening track, Alien Song, really defines not only
Friday at SPBGMA 2025
Appalachian Road Show at SPBGMA (1/24/25) - photo © Roger Black Music filled the air as the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America all but took over The Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, with eleven amazing
Danny Stewart’s January 2025 Bluegrass Cruise report
Danny Paisley on Danny Stewart's January Bluegrass Cruise - photo by Janice Bailey Travis In the midst of a severe mid-winter polar blast and snowfall, several hundred lucky members of the bluegrass community were able to take a break from the
Introducing the Southwest Bluegrass All-Stars
Combining the talents of musicians with New Mexico and Texas ties, the Southwest Bluegrass All-Stars is a supergroup chock full of creativity. The group's debut EP, Introducing The Southwest Bluegrass All-Stars, is made up of mostly original material along with some intriguing
Pickin’ for a Purpose raises $19K for hurricane relief
The Grascals at Pickin' For A Purpose (1/18/25) - photo © Laura Tate Photography What a wonderful day of fellowship and music Saturday at Pickin' for a Purpose in Afton, TN! Bands who donated their time and talents to raise money










