The Missoula, Montana, progressive bluegrass band The Lil’ Smokies made a scorching statement regarding their status as an “up and coming” acoustic band. They have definitively arrived. Their live show dazzled the Parlor Room crowd throughout their 17-song set. The […]
There was a time in musical history when genres were described differently. There was a style of music called Country and Western. It encompassed many substyles under that umbrella term. Styles such as rockabilly,honkytonk,western swing,southern hillbilly along with ballads and […]
“In the bluegrass world, musicians tend to define themselves by their tradition and discipline. But Front Country is defined by it’s no-rules approach.” NPR Music Front Country is just as comfortable covering an old traditional tune as […]
“Broke musician needs money to finish album with big shot producer and hot band. God Bless. Mikey Sweet” Western Massachusetts singer songwriter Mikey Sweet needed a kickstart towards the next step in his fledgling career. According to Mikey,”those words were […]
The 30th Anniversary of the Green River Festival in western Massachusetts has just concluded. This “roots plus” festival continues to add to its legacy and its reputation as “essential” (NYTimes) and “one of the must-see music festivals” (Rolling Stone). What […]
Little did the Hunter Center audience realize when they wandered out of the warm sunny field of North Adams, Massachusetts’ Mass MoCa that they were witnessing the beginning of a heartwarming episode. They had no realization that this moment would […]
** Editor’s note: What follows is a transcript of an interview Kagey Parrish of the Baltimore-based duo Honey Dewdrops. Ed Malchowski: For those who aren’t familiar with your story, Kagey, tell us a bit about how the Honey Dewdrops came together. Kagey […]
In an era when style and trends can become genericana, one Michigan transplant “soulgrass” band focuses on the song. It is infectious and joyful, soulful even. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys have moved to Nashville to spread their enthusiasm […]
Steve Earle began his February 7 show in North Adams, MA, with a handful of new songs for his about-to-be-released album Terraplane, and he’s got a serious case of the blues. The news of his divorce from his seventh wife, singer […]
