Author: Annette Grady
The Johnson Mountain Boys The Johnson Mountain Boys were a bluegrass band that achieved significant success during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the group elected to model their sound on the pioneering bluegrass musicians of the past, reinvigorating the genre by reimagining overlooked classics. Their performances were noted for […]
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers Live at Lucketts Don’t miss Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers performing in December at Lucketts. Upcoming show Bluegrass From The Smokies 7:00 pm 10:00 pm
Formation and Growth of 7 Mile Bluegrass Band The 7 Mile Bluegrass Band traces its roots back to 2004 when two friends, guided by Billy, the eventual band leader, embarked on a musical journey. What began as a small collaboration soon blossomed into a larger ensemble as new members were added to complement the duo’s […]
Marty Falle, the American Country/Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter, released his new album “My Farm. My Bluegrass” on Friday, August 25th, 2023. Like Falle’s others, this project is a collection of original songs he has written. The album mixes everyday life stories, faith, and good picking between friends.
Bear Chapman Still is a bluegrass band from southwestern Virginia, formed by father and son Daniel and Samuel Lowe. Daniel has been playing banjo professionally for many years, while Samuel is an accomplished songwriter and guitarist. The duo blends their traditional bluegrass roots with a more modern acoustic country sound, creating a fresh and exciting […]
Imagine three friends, who have been friends for 30 years, who are musicians, good musicians, with a ton of experience who used to talk frequently about cutting a CD, something for their kids and grandkids, but were on different paths. They just so happen to play the Mandolin, Banjo, and Dobro. Then add a fourth […]
I may be one of the last people from The Bluegrass Jamboree to realize that Anthony Howell played all the musical instrument parts, on all the songs, in his new album ‘Hold Back The Dawn.’ The songs were written by a variety of Traditional, older, and more contemporary writers, including himself. I will let Anthony […]
The latest album by Kaintuck Band is ‘Hold Whatcha Got’, and was recorded and mastered by Jeff Baxter, and produced by Jim Armstrong at JB Audio in Louisville, Kentucky in 2023. Previously, I was unfamiliar with the band, except for a couple singles receiving airtime on the Jamboree. So, I was looking forward to reviewing […]
If it’s true that it’s been almost three years since the last album debut by ‘Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road’, then their fans and Bluegrass fans in general will be thrilled to see and hear the new album, ‘A Little Bit of Bluegrass’, released by Pinecastle Records. The Lady of Tradition, Lorraine Jordan, is a […]
‘Living in The South’, is the new album by Starlett & Big John, and released by Rebel Records. There are a whopping fourteen songs included in the album! I was lucky enough to see Starlett & Big John in person this last year and purchased one of their previous albums. Last year, I felt that […]
