by Christine | Sep 12, 2016 | Welcome Column
Edgar Loudermilk has been playing second banana for a while. Of course when Loudermilk is not the centerpiece of a band, you end up with all-star out fits like IIIrd Tyme Out. And him playing second banana to Dave Adkins was one of the most impressive duos in recent...
by Christine | Jul 4, 2020 | Welcome Column
Larry Stephenson Brings his Brand of Soothe Grass again on Weep Little WillowI remember seeing the Larry Stephenson Band about ten years ago at the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival. It was terrible. Compared to all the other acts that I had seen or was going to see,...
by Christine | May 9, 2016 | Welcome Column
No matter who is playing around Sammy Shelor, Lonesome Riverband has been a prominent bluegrass band because of their stellar harmonies, quirky arrangements and instrumental clarity and maturity. In those regards, this album is no different. But this album also...
by Christine | Apr 10, 2017 | Welcome Column
Darrell Webb’s bluegrass career started the year before I was born. Since then there has not been a time without Darrell Webb holding a spot in one of the major performing bluegrass acts, which makes having a detailed summary about the journey of modern bluegrass...
by Christine | Sep 13, 2020 | Welcome Column
In early October Punch Brothers released their new EP ‘Ahoy’. I believe this EP points toward an upcoming album that may represent their finest work. This five song sample shows us the new direction of their song material, and while it is not significantly different,...
by Christine | Feb 8, 2016 | Welcome Column
Since their first album in 2005, I have loved the Grascals. The combination of Jamie Johnson and Terry Eldredge vocals made up a major portion of my childhood, and this is why I was afraid to listen to their new album ‘And Then There’s This’. Eldredge remains as one...
