At first, the question arises, “What is this?” After a few moments, the answer comes. It is everything you’ve been wanting out of new music… but just didn’t realize it yet. It is kinetic, spirited, and sprawling, while being thoughtful, rooted, and incredibly precise. It’s a unique fusion of bluegrass and large orchestral jazz. The … Continue reading
Daryl Mosley‘s, Long Days & Short Stories, is an opportunity to be reminded that somehow it will all be alright. What a pleasure to hear the songs, instruments, voices, and sentiments that make up the album. It’s seldom the case that the music and lyric are equally as strong as the performers—especially when Daryl Mosley … Continue reading
Silver Bullet Bluegrass – Various Artists Thirteen of Bob Seger’s rock classics get new life on Silver Bullet Bluegrass (on Lonesome Day Records). They are given the bluegrass treatment and it’s remarkable the degree to which they stand up successfully in the style. Seger’s compositions have always been smart—in subject matter and, especially in their arrangement—and these … Continue reading
Daryl Mosley — Small Town Dreamer Label: Pinecastle Records Daryl Mosley‘s second solo album, Small Town Dreamer, begins with a reminder of how I fell in love with music in the first place. The song, “Transistor Radio,” is as true as it is pleasing. Anyone who grew up in a small town a few years … Continue reading
Darin & Brooke Aldridge — This Life We’re Livin’ Label: Billy Blue Records The past year hasn’t really inspired me to open up, listen, and review many of the constant arrival of CDs that find their way to me at my pandemic hideout far away from New York City. I appreciate the effort it takes … Continue reading
The Roe Family Singers — Roll Up The Rug!Label: Bonfire Music Group If your world could use a little cheering up, all you have to do is look at the cover of the new album by The Roe Family Singers. It conveys a timeless good-time campfire with friends feeling that will brighten your day immediately. … Continue reading
Come: See About Me: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund Label: Mountain Home Music Company A family of artists from the Mountain Home Music Company have come together to record and release a special album that sends a message of hope and help. COME SEE ABOUT ME: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund … Continue reading
Four-Time IBMA Entertainers of the Year to Release First Live Album The Earls of Leicester, the Grammy award-winning sextet that comprises some of the finest musicians in bluegrass, will release their third album, Live at The CMA Theater in The Country Music Hall of Fame, September 28 on Rounder Records. Track “Long Journey Home” is … Continue reading
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