Reviews
Going Under
This is another of the bands from the Kentucky, Ohio Valley area who are making a name for themselves. The group consists of Chris Abell (guitar, vocals), Alex Abend (bass, vocals), Blythe Dahlem (mandolin, vocals), Sam Sanford (banjo), Dustin Taylor (lap steel), and Tristan Howard (pedal steel). Their original songs cover the gamut of vintage…
O California!
With her latest project, O California! bluegrass and folk legend Laurie Lewis and her band The Right Hands have released an album that reminds listeners why she has remained a force to be reckoned with and a standard bearer for roots music. The album pairs original songs with fresh takes on some old traditional songs…
When Pigs Fly (2025)
Based in Keene, New Hampshire, this group has become a popular attraction throughout the New England area. The band consists of John Meehan (mandolin, kazoo, vocals), Matt Atkinson (guitar, vocals), Rich Sullivan (banjo), and Steve Armstrong (acoustic bass). Guests include Elise West (fiddle, vocals, narration), and The Mountain Doo-Wop Boys. This project was released in…
You Can’t Bit The Hog (2024)
MrBill is a four-piece bluegrass band from the Keene, New Hampshire area. This project was released in November of 2024 and features a mix of original and contemporary bluegrass music. The band members are Steve “Zuber” Armstrong (acoustic bass), Rich Sullivan (banjo), John Meehan (mandolin, vocals), and Matt Atkinson (guitar, vocals). John Meehan is the…
Rust Belt Town
Releasing a new solo album may not be the most conventional way to begin retirement, but for Dan Eubanks, that path has worked well. In November 2025, bassist Eubanks played his last official show with Special Consensus after more than twelve years with the band. The parting was more than amicable, with Eubanks and the…
Fallen Angel
This four-piece group from Western Canada has managed to put themselves squarely on the list of extremely popular Vancouver artists with their modern approach to bluegrass, folk, and Americana music. The band consists of Dylan Stone (guitar, vocals), Jesse Cobb (mandolin, vocals), Quin Etheridge-Pedden (fiddle, vocals), and Mark Johnson (bass, vocals). The band’s output can…