Molly Tuttle Goes Solo with Delightful New Record
Molly Tuttle’s So Long Little Miss Sunshine finds her stretching out her sound, though her songwriting and guitar skills continue to be on full display.
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Rising Appalachia Step Up to Sing for a Better World
In a more sane world, Rising Appalachia would be filling arenas, but it’s fabulous to be able to catch them in an intimate setting like this.
Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius Pick on the Past
Tim O’Brien’s new LP isn’t meant to shake the room and get everybody partying, but it will bring a smile and a tear to those who appreciate bluegrass and folk.
Country’s Tony Kamel Reminds Us That ‘We’re All Gonna Live’
The ten songs on We’re All Gonna Live suggest life is worthwhile. Tony Kamel’s singing, playing, and songwriting offer hope in this crazy world.
Ollella Makes the Political Personal on ‘Antifragile’
Ollella’s Antifragile has enough beauty to remind us of how liberating having respect and an open mind can be in these troubled times.
Alison Krauss’ ‘Arcadia’ Is Dazzling and Worth the Long Wait
Alison Krauss and Union Station show a meeting of minds, wildly creative professionals reunited to log yet another sterling work in their estimable discography.
Sierra Hull Performs a Comfortable High Wire Act
Sierra Hull sees this LP as a balancing act. With one foot in old-time acoustic music and another in contemporary Americana, she doesn’t want to take a wrong step.
The Devil Makes Three Offer a Spell-binding LP of Loss and Resilience
The Devil Makes Three let listeners lose themselves in song, but not without missing sight of the deeper truths. It’s a compelling and cathartic musical experience.
30 Years of Alison Krauss’ Country Music Breakthrough
Even if the world only knew Alison Krauss from ‘Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection’, her place in country music history would be assured.
Greensky Bluegrass and Holly Bowling Crush the Fillmore
Greensky Bluegrass’ magical jam factor is elevated to the next dimension when Holly Bowling is on board with her unique sonic alchemy.
Billy Strings Takes Over Berkeley’s Greek Theater
Guitar virtuoso Billy Strings has been on quite a roll over the past few years, winning widespread acclaim for his energetic live performances.
Caleb Caudle Tells Stories of the South on ‘Sweet Critters’
Caleb Caudle has a soft spot for the natural beauty of the South, its woodlands and memories of the people who live there, and that’s just part of the story.