Back with a new lineup led by founding member David Sickmen, The Hackensaw Boys return with five-song EP A Fireproof House of Sunshine. This roots band of four offers songs that sizzle and warm the soul from the opening riffs. […]
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The NorFOLK Festival came to downtown Norfolk, VA, for a second year, bringing truly outstanding music and musicians locally, regionally, and statewide. Held in O’Connor Brewing Company’s brewery at the edge of the Ghent neighborhood, the weather was threatening, causing many […]
Tradition is lovely on its own, sure, but what makes it really dance and stir is when someone is able to pick it up and make it feel brand new again. That’s what this week’s spotlighted releases have in common, […]
Call it what you will. The distinction between bluegrass and nugrass is mostly attitude. For the Hackensaw Boys, it’s not so much a matter of reverence as it is the ability to make their own imprint on traditional trappings. Consequently, […]
David Sickmen and Ferd Moyse are the Hall & Oates of the Hackensaw Boys Appalachia-soaked bluegrassy, punk soul blues, penning songs both anecdotal and full-fledged snake oil salesman tall tales all in one handsome ten song offering. A curmudgeon’s Old […]
On their second album for Nettwerk, these Charlottesville, Virginia, sweethearts dole out their show-famous headbanger string-band sound. As usual, the Hackensaws’ take on the genre is a restless and reeling high-octane blend of bluegrass, jug band, and edgy old-time reels. […]
Following in the form of the fabulously filthy Christina Aguilera, the Hackensaw Boys’ “Kiss You Down There” ought to carry a parental advisory warning. The song, the third track on the band’s third studio album, finds founder and mandolin player […]
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