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High Lonesome Releases Self-Titled Debut Album

Nancy PoseyNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

While Chuck Sitero has been fronting High Lonesome in various iterations for a while, the bluegrass band’s self-titled first album came together as the band itself gelled. Hailing from outside Atlanta, Sitero and his wife headed to Colorado during the beginning of Covid. “We realized we were not going to...

RICK FARIS BAND: STATION INN

Nancy PoseyJul 13, 20240

The Rick Faris Band played Nashville’s iconic Station Inn stage on Friday, July 12, to a lively crowd of locals and out-of-towners, staunch bluegrass fans, and even some bachelorettes.Jed Clark opened the evening on guitar, showcasing his finger-picking style and original lyrics. Rick Faris has spent his life apprenticing for...

A Rookie’s Guide to MerleFest

Nancy PoseyApr 23, 2024April 23, 20241

You’ve been promising yourself you’d make it to MerleFest for years. Now you’ve committed. You have your four-day pass (because who would want to miss a daylight?) Now what? WEATHER Expect all four seasons in one day. The end of April in the South is the epitome of fickleness. It...

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame presents Day Two of Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey

Nancy PoseyMar 31, 2024April 6, 20240

On Friday, March 26, Vince Herman and Leftover Salmon hosted the evening performances at the celebration of Jerry Garcia’s bluegrass journey at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Featured performers included Eric Thompson, David Nelson, and Pete Wernick, three original members of the Black Mountain...

SHELTON AND WILLIAMS: THE STATION INN

Nancy PoseySep 16, 20230

The saying “Two’s Company; three’s a crowd” may be true in some circumstances, but when long-time music and marriage partners Jeanette and Johnny Williams teamed up with Jay Shelton to form Shelton and Williams, three made a perfect combination. On Wednesday, September 13, the Danville, VA, trio was joined on...

HENHOUSE PROWLERS RELEASE “LEAD AND IRON”

Nancy PoseyMay 27, 2023May 29, 20230

Sometimes a songwriter would rather a song not be timely. Such is the case with the Henhouse Prowlers’ single “Lead and Iron” released this week. Jake Howard, the band’s mandolin player, wrote the song at the end of last summer—after Uvalde but before the recent Covenant School shootings. The song...

BECKY BULLER’S SINGLE RELEASE: ‘MILLWORKER’

Nancy PoseySep 21, 20220

Becky Buller is making up for lost time. In one weekend, the band played the Grand Ole Opry and a baptism by the river for bass player Daniel Harden’s church. While working on a Christmas album due out in December, she released a cover of James Taylor’s “Millworker.” A fan...

THE HEAVY HEAVY 9/16/22 AT BMI ROOFTOP – AMERICANA MUSIC FEST 22

Johnny GilesSep 20, 20220

THE HEAVY HEAVY BAND MEMBERS William Turner, guitar and vocals Georgie Fuller: keys and vocals Benjamin Parker: guitar and vocals Thomas Holder: bass and vocals James Porter: drums WEBSITES/SOCIAL https://www.theheavyheavy.com https://www.facebook.com/theheavyheavymusic https://www.instagram.com/theheavyheavy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCQfCp80eKndS8_nCoIrc2g

Dan Tyminski Plays AmericanaFest: The Wash at Eastside Bowl

Nancy PoseySep 15, 2022September 15, 20220

Regulars at AmericanaFest learn to expect first-rate performances back to back presented by WMOT Roots Radio. For the second year, the station has set up shop in The Wash at Eastside Bowl, a former big box store turned bowling alley and music venue. With so many late-night shows across Music...

KRUGER BROS: ANALOG IN NASHVILLE

Nancy PoseyJun 29, 20220

One of the best and worst things about Nashville is the overabundance of musical choices. As a result, a gem of a band like the Kruger Brothers. can play a small venue without the fanfare they deserve. The trio composed of brothers Uwe and Jens Kruger, from Wilkes County, North...