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In the same vein that “Man Bites Dog” is bigger news than “Dog Bites Man,” a soundtrack that eclipses its own blockbuster movie makes for better headlines. On February 28, a packed house at the Grand Ole Opry celebrated the 25th anniversary of O Brother, Where Art Thou? The impact of the movie’s music, however,…

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…

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…

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…

The Foreign Landers bring us their latest gem, Made to Wonder. At the helm of this album is Irish vocalist and banjo player Tabitha Agnew Benedict, with her husband, mandolin player and vocalist David Benedict of North Carolina. It is fleshed out with the addition of fellow players Julian Pinelli on fiddle and Nate Sabat…

This sure is one high-octane, peak-performance musical experience. Carson Peters and Iron Mountain are firing on all cylinders, and what a joy it is to listen to all the gears turning together.  They manage to convey a friendly front porch pickin’ session feel while absolutely ripping along at top speed. Bonus points for picking out…