If indeed East Nash Grass is betting it all on Last Chance to Win, the follow-up to their 2021 self-titled debut, the odds of success are stacked in their favor. The album opens with an old-time vibe on the title […]
If indeed East Nash Grass is betting it all on Last Chance to Win, the follow-up to their 2021 self-titled debut, the odds of success are stacked in their favor. The album opens with an old-time vibe on the title […]
With Old Cane Back Rocker, his first full-length studio album since 2016, Darrell Scott and the Darrell Scott String Band showcase what happens when talented vocalists, instrumentalists, and songwriters capitalize on the dynamics they can create together. The first track, […]
Listening to Phoebe Hunt’s newest project, Nothing Else Matters, conjures up a host of adjectives — ethereal, plaintive, haunting, tender. After years performing as a part of The Belleville Outfit and then fronting The Gatherers, Hunt has created an album […]
With Tim O’Brien’s expansive career, one would expect few remaining firsts, but Cup of Sugar marks his first album of all original songs, either written or co-written by the award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist. The album presents a variety of perspectives […]
When considering world music as a genre, one can forget that American music is part of the world. Béla Fleck, known for his prowess on the banjo, has never allowed his music to be hemmed in. While he has received […]
The Infamous Stringdusters know how to keep moving forward while looking back at the legends that paved the way. Their 2018 album, Laws of Gravity, earned a Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in the first-ever tie in the category with Rhonda […]
Midway through Ruston Kelly’s latest album, The Weakness, the song “Michael Keaton,” feels on the surface like a bit of comic relief, especially right after “Let Only Love Remain,” one of the most tender and candid tracks on the project. […]
If people are judged by the company they keep, the musicians on Lovin’ of the Game, Michael Cleveland’s sixth solo album, are fine company indeed. Cleveland co-produced the project with Sean Sullivan and Jeff White, who also provides guitar and […]
With their newest album, Close Enough to Hear, the Boston-based string band Mile Twelve delivers what may be their best album yet. Their first full-length release since March 2019 is marked by the musicianship and energy their fans have come […]
With a couple of decades performing and 14 albums under their belt, as well as back-to-back International Bluegrass Music Association awards for Entertainer of the Year in 2012 and 2013, The Gibson Brothers have proven they have what it takes […]