Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner was born March 14, 1969 in Pueblo, Colorado. He started out as a banjo prodigy who performed at bluegrass festivals before he…
Artist Profiles: Matt Flinner
Tag: Bluegrass
Artist Profiles: Jayme Stone
Canadian banjo explorer Jayme Stone is a musician that combines bluegrass, jazz, old time and African music. Jayme Stone picked up a passion for music…
O’Connor Band Wins Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award
The album Coming Home (Rounder Records) by O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor is the winner of Best Bluegrass Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.…
Artist Profiles: David Grisman
David Grisman was born March 23, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey. For more than 40 years, the mandolinist and has been busy creating ‘dawg’ music,…
The Infamous Stringdusters Release Laws of Gravity
Bluegrass masters The Infamous Stringdusters have released their new album Laws of Gravity (Compass Records) this week, featuring new original music. The Infamous Stringdusters includes…
Artist Profiles: Bruce Molsky
Bruce Molsky is one of the most influential old time fiddlers in the United States. Molsky is also an outstanding guitarist, banjoist and singer. His…
Artist Profiles: Blue Highway
Blue Highway fuses tradition with progress to create their own timeless style. Having played roles in bluegrass music’s most influential acts such as Alison Krauss…
Artist Profiles: Barbara Lamb
Barbara Lamb, featured soloist with The Laura Love Band, former member of The John Cowan Band, Asleep At The Wheel and founding member of Ranch…
Artist Profiles: Bela Fleck
Bela Fleck is often considered the leading banjo player in the world. He was born on July 10, 1958, and raised in New York City.…
Virtuoso Fiddler’s Vision
Michael Cleveland – Fiddler’s Dream (Compass Records, 2016) Fiddler’s Dream is a great opportunity to discover one of the finest fiddlers in the current bluegrass…