Compilation albums are usually a treat for the listener. When done correctly, they combine wonderful songs with some of the best artists and musicians in the business. “Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout” which was released on Nov. 16, showcases the songs […]
Audrey Auld was a special person to those who knew her. One of her friends described her as a funny, smart sassy gal from Tasmania. Auld reached people she had never met through music. Her thousands of fans surely knew […]
Imagine a first date where you play music together? Then, not only does the relationship turn into a marriage, but the their music partnership turns into a great bluegrass band. That’s exactly how it started for Michael and Jennifer McLain, […]
Elvis Presley. He’s an iconic artist with a library of songs that have been woven into our society and culture. You may have even been watching Elvis’ early rise to stardom in CMT’s series Sun Records. Even though this August […]
“Cute little doggie though.” That’s my usual comment after seeing an adorable dog. I’m a little surprised that I haven’t been rear-ended yet as I look at cuddly canines I see as I drive my truck. I hope […]
Just consider Annie Savage something of a fiddle expert. She is part of one of Colorado’s newest bluegrass bands called the Savage Hearts, which have recently released their “Playing It Forward” CD. She’s also recently released her second instructional book […]
Uwe and Jens Kruger, who, along with bass player Joel Landsberg, comprise a band called the Kruger Brothers, have been performing professionally as a duo since 1979. It was some years later, however, before they made their way from their European […]
It’s hard to believe that this year marks 25 years since the release of the Lonesome River Band’s groundbreaking release, “Carrying the Tradition,” in 1991. Keeping true the the title of their debut, the Lonesome River Band has carried the […]
The Washington-based band Herrick has been on my radar for a while now. They have been touring now for probably close to two decades. I was very impressed with their 2012 CD “New Dance,” which contained great songs such as […]
Jeff White is a legend in bluegrass music, having spent more than three decades as a musician, songwriter and producer. Much of his career has been spent working with other artists like Alison Krauss and Vince Gill. On March 25, […]
