Author: Lee Zimmerman

Thomas Cassell's third solo outing, The Never-Ending Years, on Mountain Fever Records, is not only a rich and resilient set of songs, but one that shares some immense meaning as well. According to Cassell himself, the title puts the focus

There are those that may accuse Twisted Pine of tampering with tradition. That may be so, but in the process, the quartet infuses a youthful vibe and an expressive approach that bridges musical boundaries while opening the doors to more

Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers at AmericanaFest '24 - photo © Alisa B. Cherry Celebrating its 25 year anniversary, the Americana Music Association presented its usual massive array of artists and ensembles — approximately 250 in all — in venues

Despite their home far from the Appalachian region, Maňana Band thrive on authenticity. "Our band is from the Czech Republic, which is, I believe, a bluegrass mecca even on a global scale," says Josef Krenn, the band's designated leader, singer, and

A renowned singer, songwriter, and musician with a long and fabled history, Daryl Mosley brings an unabashed honesty and sincerity to his musical tableau, all ingrained with values that reflect his homespun sentiments and a traditional template that consistently holds

These days, there's no doubt that bluegrass has made a major move into the mainstream. Its populist appeal is evident in the fan following generated by such newgrass stalwarts as Old Crow Medicine Show, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled By Turtles, Town

It’s been five years since we checked in with the Norwegian bluegrass band, Strengeplukk. The group, which is based in Oslo — with the exception of mandolin player Andreas Barsnes Onarheim, who is based in Stavanger on the country's west

If judged by their handle alone, Appalachian Smoke would seem to possess a firm commitment to their Blue Ridge origins. That's evident to a great extent courtesy of the tightly spun saunter and sway that informs each of the ten tracks

Shawn Camp is a multitasker in every sense of the word. Aside from the role he's played with Jerry Douglas in the Earls Of Leicester, which can be traced back to its origins in 2013, he's also a renowned solo

On their website, The Down Hill Strugglers describe themselves simply as "an old time string band. Given the fact that they released their previous albums on the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings before signing to Jalopy Records, there's clear credence to that