There is a thread in bluegrass music in the past few years of covering more mainstream or pop hits…or classic rock or songs that may not quite fit the genre, [ … ]

I’ve only seen Peter Mulvey live once. He was part of a fundraiser for the ACLU here in Boston, organized by Ry Cavanagh and Alastair Moock a couple of years [ … ]

Who: Muhammad Seven & The Spring From: Boston, MA Song: “Menauhant” Latest Album: “Muhammad Seven & The Spring” (self-titled) (out on March 12) What About It: What does the song [ … ]

There is a certain grit and honesty that cakes itself onto Kyle Daniel’s voice. Struggles and hardships line the margins of his lyrical palette. Hitting on the upsides and detriments [ … ]

When I saw Sarah Shook and The Disarmers last year, I walked out feeling like I’d just been to a punk show, a country show, and maybe a rally, and [ … ]

  Who: Boo Ray  From:  the mountains of Western North Carolina Song: “Gone Back Down to Georgia”  Latest Album: Tennessee Alabama Fireworks (due Feb 15) What About It: “I’ve been going to and leaving [ … ]

A perfect blend of alt-country and rock. Music that will make you swing and dance along, Ernst sings with a gristled vocal over twangy teles and wailing slide. Who: Dave [ … ]

  Who: Danny & The Parts From: Burlington, VT Song: “12 Steps” Latest record: Driving All Alone   What About It: “The song has a little bit of an attitude towards [ … ]

The Wood Brothers, for the past dozen years, have put out consistently great albums and have developed a live show that is communal, shows incredible range, and is just a [ … ]

If you only know Nate Sabat from the killer bluegrass band Mile Twelve, get ready for a whole new sonic landscape. Nate released his debut solo project, “Walking Away,” on [ … ]