Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver — Burden Bearer “Brother, have you heard, about the world coming to an end?” So go the lyrics to the entirely infectious song that I can’t get out of my head, titled “Brother Have You Heard.” And isn’t that the real point of effective gospel, anyway—this inability to stop singing it … Continue reading
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New ‘Newgrass’: Sam Bush — ‘Storyman’
Sam Bush — Storyman Label: Sugar Hill Records The title of the first track of Sam Bush’s new album, Storyman, states his case: “Play By Your Own Rules.” The song recommends a philosophy for living, but it also presents Mr. Bush’s approach to music. On the ten following original tracks, the gentleman officially recognized by … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Trinity River Band — ‘Things We Do For Dreams’
Trinity River Band — Things We Do For Dreams Label: Orange Blossom Records Expected Release: July 22, 2016 Trinity River Band is an Award-Winning Bluegrass, Americana and Acoustic Roots band from Callahan, Florida that continues to build a reputation as one of the country’s most consistent acts. Their latest album, Things We Do For Dreams, is further evidence that this … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: NewTown’s ‘Harlan Road’
NewTown — Harlan Road Label: Mountain Home Music Company (available July 8) If you think you know bluegrass music, give a listen to NewTown’s new album, Harlan Road. It is one of the best new bluegrass album out lately and demands attention from those who love the genre. On the eleven song collection, NewTown covers all … Continue reading
Ralph Stanley, A Father Of Bluegrass, Whom We Miss Already
“Dr.” Ralph Stanley, the legendary banjo player who helped establish the bluegrass music genre died Thursday at the age of 89. He passed away in the same mountains of southwestern Virginia where he was born in February of 1927. Stanley began playing music with his late brother Carter in 1946 as leaders of the Clinch Mountain … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Bryan Sutton — ‘The More I Learn’
Bryan Sutton — The More I Learn Label: Sugar Hill Records Note: If this review is brief, it is because I spent most of what time I should have been writing in a state of listening bliss. One of the top acoustic guitarists around, Bryan Sutton’s new album, The More I Learn, is now available. … Continue reading
Rhonda Vincent’s New Bluegrass Single — “Mama Tried”
“The New Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent is pleased to announce her new single, “Mama Tried,” released in tribute to the late great Merle Haggard. Rhonda presents the song with invigorating bluegrass instrumentation, and a sassy vocal, with a familiarity that has everyone singing along. “The song was selected to perform on an upcoming Merle … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: The Lonely Heartstring Band — ‘Deep Waters’
The Lonely Heartstring Band — Deep Waters (available June 3) Label: Rounder Records Bluegrass music has a new—or is it a first— heartthrob. I’ll let the rest of the music critics unravel every positive adjective available to describe the utter perfection of The Lonely Heartstring Band’s album, Deep Waters. I’d rather be the first to proclaim … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Kristy Cox — ‘Part Of Me’
Kristy Cox — ‘Part Of Me’ Label: Pisgah Ridge Records Australian singer/songwriter Kristy Cox was recently awarded an Australian Golden Guitar for Bluegrass Recording of the Year. Her new album, Part of Me, indicates precisely why she won that award. Cox has a powerful voice that could probably excel at whatever genre she chose. Lucky for … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Swift Creek — ‘Magnolia’
Swift Creek — ‘Magnolia’ Label: Vital Records Swift Creek has released their second album, Magnolia, featuring some outstanding original songs by Kevin Brown, the band’s guitarist and vocalist. Produced by Jerry Brown, Magnolia is a collection of solid bluegrass songs, full of stellar musicianship and satisfying three part harmonies. One of the highlights of the album … Continue reading
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