(headline image: Allison de Groot – Photo by Phil Cook) Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize announced in late December…
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Tag: Bluegrass
Allison de Groot: A Modern Banjo Virtuoso Driving Old-Time Music Forward
Allison de Groot is a celebrated clawhammer banjoist recognized as one of the leading instrumentalists in the North American folk music scene. Born and raised…
Amanda Cook: From Humble Roots to Bluegrass Star
(Amanda Cook – Photo by CDC Artistry/Christina Stevens) Amanda Cook, originally from Jay, Florida, has emerged as a significant bluegrass artist based in the mountains…
Unspoken Tradition Releases Striking Music Video Amidst Storm Recovery
Bluegrass group Unspoken Tradition has unveiled a new music video for their cover of Alabama’s classic, “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why).” Filmed…
Sister Sadie Strikes a New Chord with “Make Me Stay or Make Me Go”
Award-winning bluegrass band Sister Sadie, known for pushing the genre’s boundaries, presents a refreshing twist on their signature sound with their latest single, “Make Me…
“Dreams Like That” by Volume Five: A Nostalgic Bluegrass Journey
Volume Five‘s latest single, “Dreams Like That” (Mountain Fever Records), is a soulful bluegrass track that encapsulates the warmth of cherished memories. With lyrics that…
Wide Open”: Mason Via’s New Single Channels Southern Roots and Young Heartbreak
Mason Via‘s latest release, “Wide Open,” offers a nostalgic American roots journey through the southern landscapes of Patrick Springs, Virginia, mixing personal memories with relatable…
Volume Five: Chart-Topping Bluegrass Band
Formed in 2008, Volume Five is a bluegrass ensemble led by Mississippi fiddler and lead vocalist Glen Harrell. He is joined by guitarist Jacob Burleson,…
Will Clark Reveals New Single, “Carolina Lightning”
Will Clark’s new single, “Carolina Lightning,” released under Mountain Fever Records and written by Mark Brinkman, presents a vivid narrative about a captivating woman who…
Classic Bluegrass Collaboration: Arthur Smith & Don Reno’s Feudin’ Again Goes Digital for the First Time
Arthur Smith and Don Reno – Feudin’ Again (CMH Records, 1979/2024 digital reissue) CMH Records is set to release the 1979 bluegrass classic Feudin’ Again…