Archive for April 3rd, 2008

The Infamous Stringdusters Redefine Progressive Bluegrass with Sophomore Release for Sugar Hill

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
April 3, 2008

The Infamous Stringdusters. Photo by David McLister.
Nashville, Tenn. — When “The Infamous Stringdusters” is released June 10 on Sugar Hill Records, some may assume from the title that it’s a debut recording. Those already aware of the Stringdusters phenomenon will know differently, that 2007’s “Fork in the Road” was the album that boldly introduced this [...]

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Danny Paisley & Southern Grass to release “The Room Over Mine” June 24

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
April 3, 2008

Burlington, MA — On June 24, Rounder Records will release “The Room Over Mine,” the new album from Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass. Raised to the strains of classic bluegrass, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass learned the ropes first-hand as the sons (and eventually bandmates) of such beloved figures as Bob Paisley, [...]

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Pinecastle compiles “Ultimate Banjo”

Category: CD Release

By Dan Tackett
April 3, 2008

Greg Cahill
“Ultimate Banjo,” the third installment in Pinecastle Records’ Ultimate series, was released Wednesday.
The album features banjo greats who are featured on Pinecastle recordings as well as others who have made their marks with the five-string. Tracks feature Sonny Osborne, Eddie Adcock, Greg Cahill, Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick, Scott Vestal, David McLaughlin, Kristin [...]

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Bluegrass Bits and Pieces

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
April 3, 2008

The Greencards will appear on World Cafe Live on April 9. Photo by Aaron Farrington.
Gillian Welch on lineup for Paul Simon celebration
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is putting on a special series celebrating the music and lyrics of Paul Simon. One of the programs, titled American Tunes, will feature Gillian Welch as well as Josh [...]

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