Like her past work with bluegrass greats Della Mae, the songs on singer, songwriter, and guitarist Courtney Hartman’s solo debut Ready Reckoner transport listeners to the sorts of downstream hideaways and scenic mountain views that permeate bluegrass lore. Refreshingly, the […]
While you were lighting fireworks last week (or perhaps participating in a hot-dog eating contest?), some well-loved roots bands were making news. On Thursday, Della Mae announced that guitarist Courtney Hartman is leaving the band after eight years. According to […]
I had been waiting to see the female bluegrass group Della Mae for quite a while, and was excited to see them on the schedule at Club Passim. They usually play much larger venues, but Passim was an early supporter […]
I started playing guitar when I was 11 years old. I wanted to play bass, but my father wanted me to start on the instrument he knew best. His argument was, “You love to sing. Start with guitar so you […]
