David Davis & The Warrior River Boys Didn’t He Ramble – The Songs of Charlie Poole
I’m a long-time fan of David Davis — his mandolin playing, his singing, his background (nephew of Bill Monroe’s first Blue Grass Boy, guitarist Cleo Davis), his courtly Alabama manners, his band, and his work ethic. He’s been playing bluegrass … Read More
Review: Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard: The DC Tapes 1965-1969
Like Flatt & Scruggs or Reno & Smiley, the duo name of Hazel & Alice resonates as a source of inspiration for bluegrass novices or professional musicians. You don’t just hear Hazel & Alice, you know it’s them. So, Glory … Read More
Review: Rudi Ekstein – Carolina Chimes
Rudy Ekstein is a mandolinist based in Asheville, North Carolina who delivers twelve original tunes in a classic bluegrass ensemble setting. A stellar list of supporting musicians make up the various ensemble formations: Stuart Duncan, Jeff Autry, Mark Schatz, John … Read More
William Shakespeare Who? – The Deep Roots of Bluegrass Songs
His name was William Shakespeare Hays. Even though you’ve probably never heard of him, he was one of the most prolific composers of bluegrass songs ever. The conundrum is that he was born on July 19, 1837 and died on … Read More
CD Review: Borrowed Tyme – Borrowed Tyme
The Borrowed Tyme Band is Roger Brown, Rick Wilson, and Kolin Brown and hails from the hills of Indiana. I’d love to tell you more, but the band seems to be traveling incognito, the only bio on the band website … Read More
January Concert: New Breaks
January 25, 2019 7:30pm – 9:30pm $15 at the DoorUnitarian Fellowship 67 S. Randolph Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY New Breaks is a band composed of some of the Hudson Valley’s most experienced acoustic musicians. They perform a varied mix of classic … Read More
The Truth About the Lester Flatt G Run
Bluegrass hero Lester Flatt had a lot to be proud of. One of his most lasting achievements was the G run that bears his name. You can hear this distinctive guitar run in practically every traditional bluegrass song that can … Read More
Redwood Hill Concert
Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door REDWOOD HILL is a group of friends who have banded together to pay tribute to Bluegrass music’s legendary Country Gentlemen, a group … Read More
