Burlington, MA – Claire Lynch, one of acoustic music’s most versatile singers, will release “Whatcha Gonna Do” September 8 on Rounder Records. A new Claire Lynch album does more than herald the arrival of a new collection of stellar vocals and tight, tasteful arrangements – each album also showcases Lynch’s remarkable taste in songs. “Whatcha Gonna Do” is no exception – it brims over with powerful songs, extraordinary vocals, and top-of-the-line musicianship….

Austin, Tx. — Arguably the most recognized bluegrass band out of Austin, Texas, Two High String Band are back with a new line up and a new album that some are calling their best yet. “Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito,” scheduled for release in July 2009, features a mix of band originals with well-chosen covers that showcase that unmistakable Two High String Band style, while highlighting the immense talent of band members both old and new.

Nashville, Tenn., — For a variety of reasons, it’s harder than you might think for groups of musicians who’ve assembled for tours and special performances to preserve their unique chemistry on tape for fans and historians. Studio time and expense, multiple commitments and sheer logistics usually overwhelm the noblest archival impulses. Even artists who keep every clipping, poster and video cassette from their career usually can’t produce audio documents that capture fully and professionally what these special and sometimes historic gatherings actually sound like, which is funny considering that’s why they came together in the first place….

He grew up in bluegrass and later earned acclaim in country music, so it should come as no surprise that the latest release from Marty Raybon and his band, Full Circle, bears the mark of both. Indeed, “This That & the Other” is not only a showcase for a singer hailed as a great by fans, critics and fellow artists alike, but follows in the footsteps of legendary acts like the Osborne Brothers and Jim & Jesse by offering compelling performances that make distinctions between bluegrass and country almost meaningless.

The list of contributing artists to a new CD, The Road Home, A Tribute to Butch Baldassari, reads like a chapter from Who’s Who in Acoustic Music.

In other words, some of the top names in several genres of acoustic music “combined to give us this great musical tribute to mandolin master Butch Baldassari,” according to a statement issued by the label, Sound Art Recordings.