Reviews

The old Lewis Family Bus at the 2024 Little Roy and Lizzy Festival - photo © Sandy Hatley The first weekend in May ushered in the 11th annual Little Roy and Lizzy Bluegrass Festival in their hometown of Lincolnton, GA. The

The Sam Bush Band at MerleFest 2024 - photo © Alisa B. Cherry Now celebrating its 46th year, MerleFest 2024 did  not disappoint. Founded in 1988 by the legendary Doc Watson in honor of his son Merle, and presented primarily by

Ireland’s JigJam effectively crosses that narrow divide that separates Celtic music from bluegrass basics, doing so in a way that successfully melds the two genres while also making it difficult to discern where one sends and the other begins. Their

The story behind the making of Stuck, by Kentucky-based Fast Lane, is an interesting one. The group began recording this album in 2011. During that process the members of Fast Lane decided to go their separate directions, leaving the project unfinished for

Waterfront jam at the 2024 Baltimore Old Time Music Festival - photo © Casey Vock This overview of the 2024 Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a contribution from photojournalist and writer Casey Vock. More than 1,500 people from 26 different states

It's the rare artist that emerges fully formed courtesy of a debut album that somehow suggests he or she has been making music forever. Credit Eddie Lightner for accomplishing such a feat with his fine initial eight song outing titled,

Having led an established career as a minister and Christian music artist, Floridian Deano Graham returned to his roots a few years ago with his first bluegrass project, Bluegrass 3:16. One of his latest efforts, Grassville is a five song EP revolving around positive

Lydia Rogers, Dominic Bloomfield, Henson Preace, and Belinda Henry at Woldumar - photo © Bill Warren The Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing, Michigan presents a bluegrass and folk jam once a month from September through May. They also host band performances.

Jasper Lorentzen and Jereme Brown with The Po' Ramblin' Boys at the 2024 Big Lick Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Big Lick Bluegrass Festival in central North Carolina celebrated its 20th year with the most campers and largest

Moonsville Collective is one of those bands that listeners simply can't help but enjoy and embrace. They have a lot going for them — riveting arrangements, impeccable harmonies, and songs that flesh out their feelings without ever sacrificing the inherent