My review of the latest from bluegrass stars Darin and Brooke Aldridge is posted to Fervor Coulee Bluegrass over at Country Standard Time. Another in a long line of superior bluegrass releases from this venerable duo. A more concise version of the review appears on the main Country Standard Time CD review pages.
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Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass- Bluegrass Troubadour review
Danny Paisley never disappoints, but this time out he and the Southern Grass have outdone themselves. My review of Bluegrass Troubadour is published over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass at the Country Standard Time site. Paisley is a master bluegrass vocalist, and on this album of story songs he has reached a new pinnacle. Great stuff… Continue reading Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass- Bluegrass Troubadour review
Shock! Horror! Meet the new IBMA HOF Nominees, same as the old IBMA HOF Nominees
When the International Bluegrass Music Association named their Hall of Fame ‘class of 2020,’ one thing was immediately apparent: the selection of Hazel & Alice in 2017 would remain the only time female front-women would be welcomed to the hallowed confines of the HOF, at least for the time being. I went on a bit… Continue reading Shock! Horror! Meet the new IBMA HOF Nominees, same as the old IBMA HOF Nominees
Special Consensus- Chicago Barn Dance review
Outside Dale Ann Bradley, I am hard pressed to find a bluegrass act that has been more consistently excellent over the last decade than mid-west bluegrass band (The) Special Consensus. Chicago Barn Dance adds to the vigour of that assertion. Read all about it over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass. Highly recommended. Jeff at Country Standard… Continue reading Special Consensus- Chicago Barn Dance review
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, 2019- San Francisco, CA
Over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass at Country Standard Time, I reflect on my weekend at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. I had a great time, but there were too many acts that presented style over substance, in my opinion, and not nearly enough bluegrass. Click for my thoughts.
Lonesome River Band- Outside Looking In review
Over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass, part of the Country Standard Time site, I have posted my review of the latest from the Lonesome River Band. Give a click to link in to it. It is a very strong, conventional bluegrass release.
New James King music, via Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
At Fervor Coulee Bluegrass, I feature two new songs from The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, one of the more traditional of the recent crop of bluegrass bands. You will find my piece at http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/FervorCouleeBluegrass/entry.asp?xid=1118
Gold…In A Way- James King “Thirty Years of Farming”
One of my favourite parts of writing about bluegrass music is occasionally looking back at the great music I’ve had the pleasure of encountering, and giving it another listen with the ears of time. Gold In A Way is how I do it, and I’ve posted another one at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass. It is about James… Continue reading Gold…In A Way- James King “Thirty Years of Farming”
Infamous Stringdusters- Laws of Gravity review
Over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass, I have posted my review of The Infamous Stringduster’s seventh album, Laws of Gravity. It is a pretty terrific album, one that continues their evolution within their definition of bluegrass, newgrass, jam-band, big tent acoustic Americana. I quite enjoyed the album. In preparation of writing the review, I went back to… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters- Laws of Gravity review
Recent Roots Americana Reviews
Things have been hopping in the Fervor Coulee Bunker. Several reviews have been posted at the usual sites. Darrell Scott has long been a personal favourite. His latest release is very impressive. My review is up at Country Standard Time. http://www.countrystandardtime.com/d/cdreview.asp?xid=5983 Guy Clark passed this week, and I can’t add to the quality of tributes shared… Continue reading Recent Roots Americana Reviews
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