Molly Tuttle’s ‘Crooked Tree’ Is Guest-Laden But She’s the Star
Molly Tuttle brings in high-powered guests for Crooked Tree, a wide-ranging collection of excellent bluegrass and folk songs, but she’s the star of the show.
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Loney Hutchins Digs Up ‘Buried Loot’
“Pinball King” was the biggest hit in country music 35 years ago. Or at least it could have been. Loney Hutchins cut a remarkable number of tracks that could have made him a star.
David Ferguson, Dan Auerbach, and Ronnie McCoury Ponder Life’s Meaning on “White Dove”
David Ferguson, Dan Auerbach, and Ronnie McCoury sing and play beautifully on the Stanley Brothers’ classic “White Dove”, a simple song with a profound message.
A Mighty Bluegrass Heart with Béla Fleck at Carnegie Hall
Béla Fleck is taking his latest album, My Bluegrass Heart, on tour alongside some of the best bluegrass musicians on the planet.
The Bombadils Cherish Life’s Fleeting Moments on “Losing Track of Time” (premiere)
Halifax folk duo, the Bombadils feature picturesque songwriting and instrumentation. “Losing Track of Time” is a dreamy song exemplifying these strengths.
Punch Brothers Return with a Cover of a Covers Album
Punch Brothers interpret bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice’s 1983 brilliant album, Church Street Blues. It’s a fascinating project and a rewarding listen.
String Band The Dead South Transform “You Are My Sunshine” and “People Are Strange”
Canadian bluegrass band, the Dead South turn “You Are My Sunshine” into a mournful ode and “People Are Strange” into a science fiction fantasy.
Molly Tuttle Knows “She’ll Change” Because She Can’t Be Pinned Down
Molly Tuttle sure can play bluegrass-style guitar clean and fast. That’s certainly evident on her new single “She’ll Change”.
83-Year-Old Norman Blake Takes His “Time”
Acclaimed American folk artist Norman Blake share his new single “Time” from the upcoming album, Day by Day, out on 22 October via Smithsonian Folkways.
The Steel Wheels’ “Time Is All I Need” Dishes About Love That Grows on You (premiere)
The Steel Wheels tell a fan’s genuine “anti-love-at-first-sight” story through the grooving Americana of “Time Is All I Need”.
Balsam Range Strike an Eerie Chord on “Franklin Country” (premiere)
Bluegrass mainstays Balsam Range release their Moxie and Mettle LP on Friday and share “Franklin County”, a slow-burning swamp-stomper basked in mystery.