As the story goes, The Pizza Tapes, originally released in 2000, got its name after a pizza delivery boy lifted Jerry Garcia’s copy. That the enterprising crew found the name amusing speaks to the conviviality of the sessions, as warm […]
As the story goes, The Pizza Tapes, originally released in 2000, got its name after a pizza delivery boy lifted Jerry Garcia’s copy. That the enterprising crew found the name amusing speaks to the conviviality of the sessions, as warm […]
More than a couple of live recordings of Bill Monroe are available, and probably more are on the way. For now, though, this 1963 disc — recorded by a young David Grisman in Worcester, Massachusetts — is the one to […]
Those familiar with Gatemouth Brown or black string bands such as the Mississippi Sheiks will recognize this album’s concept. Though he has never recorded an all-out blues album and is largely known for his hillbilly jazz workouts, Clements, like every […]
As guitarist for Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize, Charles Sawtelle was known for his subtle, economical style. Taking full advantage of his 1937 Martin D-28, he would play his leads mostly on the low strings, which produce the most resonant […]
As though more evidence were needed, this reissue makes plain the fascinating consequences of the folk revival. Jody Stecher came of age during the second-wave revival of the ’60s, taking Ralph Rinzler’s slot as mandolinist in the Greenbrier Boys and […]
The concept: Recast a big bunch of bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll favorites in a variety of old-time country styles, using an array of vintage instruments. In the hands of the wrong musicians, that could be disastrous, but David Grisman, […]
Back in the early ’60s, as the folk movement took hold in New York City, a relatively unknown guitar player by the name of Arthel “Doc” Watson played regular opening gigs at Gerde’s Folk City. On one occasion, Doc invited […]
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