• Americana,  Bluegrass

    On Tour: Works Progress Administration

    The music collective known as Works Progress Administration is heading out on tour to support their self-titled debut, which is to be released on September 15th. At the core of Works Progress Administration (or WPA, for short) is the trio…

  • Americana,  Bluegrass

    Good things from Old Crow Medicine Show

    You can count Old Crow Medicine Show among those bands that I like more and more each time I hear them. They may have the “old timey” label affixed to them, but it’s only one facet. The guys  play quintessential…

  • Obama Hope poster
    Bluegrass,  Folk

    President Obama

    What an amazing day. All of the majesty, symbolism, and history behind today’s inauguration of Barack Obama was nothing short of breathtaking. Thanks to ABCNews.com, I was able to catch the oath and the speech at work. It’s a very…

  • Al and the Transamericans cover
    Bluegrass,  Roots Rock

    Light of the Moon

    My main way of staying somewhat in tune with the jam band scene is by listening to Sirius-XM’s Jam_On channel. In rotation these days is this fun tune by Al & the Transamericans. They’re a supergroup of sorts: moe‘s Al…

  • Bluegrass

    Compare & Contrast: Goldie and Phish take on Uncle Pen

    Bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe’s “Uncle Pen” has been covered by a multitude of artists, from the Flying Burrito Brothers to Buck Owens. But had you any idea, dear reader, that fair-haired 70’s hottie Goldie Hawn sang it on her 1972…

  • photo of the band the Greencards
    Bluegrass,  Roots Rock

    New Greencards: Viridian

    Lost in the shuffle (to me) this week was the release of the Greencards‘ new album. Rank Carol Young’s voice right up there with my favorite female singers (e.g. Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin). Her singing is effortless and sweet to…

  • Bluegrass

    Get Your Greencards

    In my recent explorations through the latest and the greatest bluegrass, it was only a matter of time until I found the Greencards. They’re a trio from Nashville. Well, they call Nashville home now. Before Nashville, they made their mark…