Music Reviews
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 […]
Edgar Loudermilk, the acclaimed bluegrass artist, and his backing band has recently released his newest single “My Picasso”. The song tells the story of a mustang horse named Picasso who roams the Sand Wash Basin in Colorado. Written by talented songwriters Rick Lang and Jerry Eicher, “My Picasso” is a captivating piece that is sure […]
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.
David Parmley “Goodbye To The Blues” Feat. The Del McCoury Band “Goodbye To The Blues” is a traditional bluegrass song written by Marshall Wilborn. The song tells the story of someone who has been feeling down and out, but who finds the strength to overcome the blues and move on with their life. The song […]
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 […]
Olivia Jo’s “Nothing to Lose” #1 on TBJ Top 100 for July 2023 Olivia Jo’s latest single, “Nothing to Lose, is a captivating and lively bluegrass track that immediately grabs the listener’s attention. With a compelling melody and thought-provoking lyrics, this song showcases the artist’s strong lead vocals while also featuring the exceptional talent […]
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 brand-new CD Album by the Mike Mitchell Band, produced by Mike Mitchell, Amanda Cook, & The Mosley Brothers, and released by Turnberry Records is ‘Fathers & Sons’. ‘Fathers & Sons’ is a collection of stories about both Fathers and Sons and is also an in-depth look at some aspects of their relationships. The album […]
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 […]