North Carolina bluegrass band Sideline got together in 2012. Initially, it was a jam band featuring friends who played professionally in other bands. Founders Steve…
Sideline, a Formidable Bluegrass Band
Tag: Bluegrass
Tray Wellington’s Reveals “Lift Up Every Stone”
Banjo player Tray Wellington has recorded a new version of John Hiatt’s “Lift Up Every Stone.” Wellington says about the new track: “For me, ‘Lift…
Banjo Virtuoso and Educator Tray Wellington
Banjo virtuoso Tray Wellington is from Ashe County in western North Carolina. Captivated by the banjo during his early teenage years, Wellington quickly found himself…
Jamgrass Band Armchair Boogie
(headline image: Armchair Boogie – Photo by Dan Waterman) Armchair Boogie plays progressive bluegrass, although their music has also been described as jamgrass, newgrass, and…
Larry Cordle Launches New Single “How Could I Love Her So Much”
Grammy award-winning country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Larry Cordle has released a new single, “How Could I Love Her So Much,” from his upcoming album scheduled…
Folk Alliance International, Essential Roots Music Showcase, February 2024
Folk Alliance International (FAI) will host a significant music gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, from Feb. 21-25, 2024. The conference and showcase is primarily attended…
Unspoken Tradition’s “Weary Town,” delicately captures a spectrum of emotions
Bluegrass band Unspoken Tradition once again delves into the intricacies of human emotion, this time focusing on communal experiences of alienation and loss. Written by…
Béla Fleck Honors Earl Scruggs’ 100th Birthday with “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)”
Renowned banjo player Béla Fleck has released “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)” from his forthcoming album Rhapsody in Blue, a tribute to the influential composer George Gershwin…
Kitchen Dwellers Release New Song “Pendulum (V)”
Montana-based progressive bluegrass act the Kitchen Dwellers have shared “Pendulum (V)” the second song to be released from the band’s upcoming studio album Seven Devils.…
Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”
In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…