Mark Stoffel, a German-born mandolin player residing in southern Illinois, has released a new composition titled “Curious Times.” Inspired by the uncertain atmosphere of the…
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Exploring the Resonator Guitar: A Beloved Instrument in the Bluegrass Scene
(headline image: Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series PBR Roundneck resonator guitar) A resonator guitar, also known as a resophonic guitar, is a type of…
View More Exploring the Resonator Guitar: A Beloved Instrument in the Bluegrass SceneArtist Profiles: The Rifters of New Mexico
The Rifters are a musical group that originated in the vibrant and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico in 2002. The band was formed…
View More Artist Profiles: The Rifters of New MexicoArtist Profiles: Banjoist Gina Furtado
Gina Furtado, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, began her musical journey during her adolescent years touring along the eastern coast of the United States…
View More Artist Profiles: Banjoist Gina FurtadoBuster Sledge, Norwegian Americana
Buster Sledge – Call Home (Heilo, 2022) “Call Home,” the second album by the American-Norwegian trio Buster Sledge, released under the Heilo label in May…
View More Buster Sledge, Norwegian AmericanaI Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100, An Awe-Inspring Album
Various Artists – I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100 (FLi Records/Budde Music, 2023) “I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100” is a…
View More I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100, An Awe-Inspring AlbumBluegrass Band Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Deliver a Laid-Back Song “Blow Whistle”
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, a highly regarded bluegrass band, have recently unveiled their latest single “Blow Whistle” (Mountain Home Music Company), a relaxed…
View More Bluegrass Band Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Deliver a Laid-Back Song “Blow Whistle”Del McCoury’s Blue Collar Pride
Del McCoury Band – Almost Proud (Del McCoury, 2022) Del McCoury Band’s excellent album, “Almost Proud,” encapsulates a working-class spirit. It is an engaging and…
View More Del McCoury’s Blue Collar Pride‘Celebrants’ Demonstrates the Remarkable Talent and Musicianship of Nickel Creek
Nickel Creek – Celebrants (Thirty Tigers, 2023) The beloved acoustic ensemble Nickel Creek has released their latest masterpiece, “Celebrants.” Known for their pioneering sound in…
View More ‘Celebrants’ Demonstrates the Remarkable Talent and Musicianship of Nickel CreekEast Nash Grass Launch Music Video, Railroadin’ & Gamblin’
The recent music video, “Railroadin’ & Gamblin‘”, created by bluegrass band East Nash Grass was shot in the picturesque location of Fernvale, Tennessee, and was…
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