Greenbrier – “Back of the Book”
When the first track and title cut of Greenbrier’s new CD, “The Back of the Book,” came through my speakers, I thought: Great thumb-style (ala Travis-style) guitar, good vocals, good harmony. But strictly bluegrass it wasn’t. Way too much reverb on the lead vocals and the mandolin [...]

The Steeldrivers will make television appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Mountain Stage this month. Photo by David McClister.
Burlington, MA – The SteelDrivers, referred to as “a force in bluegrass and beyond” by USA Today, continue the momentum they have gained from the release of their acclaimed self-titled album earlier this year. [...]

Beth Stevens “Strong Enough” (Pinecastle Records)  The Churchmen – “I’ll Be Long Gone” (Pinecastle Records)
Pinecastle Records will be releasing two new CD’s to radio this month. Beth Stevens’ “Strong Enough” and The Churchmen’s “I’ll Be Long Gone.” Both CD’s are currently set for an October 14 street date.
Beth Stevens
“After traveling on the [...]

Indiana
July 11 — Dailey & Vincent – Simon J. Graber Community Center – Odon, IN. Tickets are $10.
July 12 @ 9:00 P.M. — Del McCoury Band – The Bluebird Nightclub – Bloomington, IN. General admission tickets are $18 and are available through Ticketmaster.
Minnesota
July 10-13 — Garden City Family Bluegrass Weekend – Garden City, MN. Bands [...]