Reviews

Town Mountain at The Shed in Marysville, TN (713/24) - photo © Scott Shankland It was a relatively small but especially enthusiastic crowd that greeted Town Mountain at The Shed in Maryville, TN midway into the band's six day jaunt this

Jim Lauderdale at the 2024 High Mountain Hay Fever festival - photo © Kevin Slick This report is a contribution from Kevin Slick, former President of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, and a bluegrass artist now living in Virginia. The High Mountain

South Dakota native Jared Finck began his musical journey at the age of twelve, playing mandolin and dobro with his family band. By his teenage years he was creating his own instrumental tunes. Though Steppin' Into It  from Engelhardt Music Group

Both a musician and an instructor, Dutchman Paul Van Vlodrop was initially inspired to pick up his first guitar after seeing the Beatles in 1964, at the age of nine in his native Netherlands. Inspired by Jim Croce, Paul Simon,

It’s always a joyous occasion when The Del McCoury Band releases a new album. A living legend in bluegrass music, McCoury has done anything but rest on his laurels. Not only is the Del McCoury Band still actively touring, but

As their first joint recording since 2008's Something 'Bout You, Homespun could be considered a reunion of sorts for two artists that can claim each substantial credits all on their own. Vocalist Amy Gallatin has been a staple of the

The American Heritage Music Festival has for over 25 years had the reputation of being high-spirited gathering where fiddles sing and hearts beat in rhythm. Fiddler Jana Jae, of Hee-Haw fame, hosts the annual event which is held at Har-Ber

What began as Josh Martin's backing band for a series of acoustic shows in the Midwest, has morphed into an eclectic supergroup with a wide range of influences. 444, the first full length release from this outfit, Wood Box Heroes, demonstrates their

Lonesome River Band at the 2024 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival has finished its 2024 run. MC Arlin Bradford kept the show moving while new promoter Larry Efaw's crew worked hard to

Singer, guitarist, producer, and composer Beppe Gambetta was born in Genoa, Italy, but his influences reflect a variety of world influences, including those of both European and American origin. Gambetta's new album leans decidedly towards the latter, and with special