To mark the 30th anniversary of his band, the Night Drivers, Chris Jones revisits the country-leaning sound that has long shaped his bluegrass songwriting. His…
Small Regrets, Big Sound: Chris Jones Teams Up With Jim Lauderdale
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Big Dreams, Intrepid Fusion: WDR Big Band Tackles “Bluegrass”
WDR Big Band – Bluegrass (MCG Jazz, 2025) A dramatic dream sparked the collaboration behind Bluegrass, the ambitious crossover project from Germany’s WDR Big Band.…
Bluegrass Band Backline Navigates Tragedy and Tradition
Backline’s latest single, “Dark Rolling Deep” (Mountain Fever Records), introduces their forthcoming album with a narrative steeped in maritime lore. Written by bandleader Katelyn Ingardia,…
Fiddlers’ Derby: Richardson & Ludiker Reimagine a Bluegrass Classic
Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker revisit Frank Wakefield’s mid-century instrumental “New Camptown Races” with precision, energy, and a shared commitment to expanding the expressive potential…
Ashby Frank Swings the Hammer on New Bluegrass Anthem
Ashby Frank returns to hard-driving bluegrass territory with Everybody’s Got Their Nine Pound Hammer, a high-octane reflection on labor, hardship, and resilience. Written by three-time…
Iron Horse Puts a Bluegrass Spin on Creedence’s “Bad Moon Rising”
Iron Horse has released a new music video for “Bad Moon Rising,” featured on their latest album Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Revival: Since…
Benson Pick Up Steam with “Lover of the Road”
“Lover of the Road” finds mandolinist Wayne Benson and banjoist Kristin Scott Benson, performing together as Benson, collaborating with former Steep Canyon Rangers frontman Woody…
Colebrook Road Shares Stark Black-and-White Video for “Alone Again”
Bluegrass quintet Colebrook Road has released a new video for “Alone Again,” their latest single on Mountain Fever Records. It was filmed entirely in black…
Clearing the “Muddy Water”: Sierra Hull Offers Introspective Ballad from New Album
“Muddy Water” is a track from Sierra Hull’s latest album, A Tip Toe High Wire. The song combines acoustic sounds with intimate, emotionally charged lyrics…
Sister Sadie Mix Bluegrass and ’90s Twang on All Will Be Well
Sister Sadie – All Will Be Well (Mountain Home Music, 2025) Bluegrass group Sister Sadie returns with All Will Be Well, a new full-length album…