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Henhouse Prowlers release ‘Unravel’

Nancy PoseyApr 21, 20251

In their latest album Unravel, the Chicago-based band Henhouse Prowlers incorporates such classic bluegrass songs as “Honey Will You Be Mine?” and “Headin’ for a Heartache,” from which the album title is taken, while stretching the musical boundaries in ways that highlight their textured vocals and their stunning instrumentals. Rather...

Becky Buller’s Single “Reach” Kicks off the New Year

Nancy PoseyJan 3, 2025January 3, 20250

As all the “Best of 2024” lists are making the rounds, on January 4, Becky Buller released what could be the ideal theme song for anyone looking forward toward 2025. On the heels of her Jubilee song cycle, in which Buller opened up with her personal struggles with depression, she...

Stephen and Jana Mougin: Bluegrass Mondays at Dee’s

Nancy PoseyAug 7, 2024September 23, 20240

Bluegrass Mondays at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge have become a favorite weekly event for music lovers—and musicians—in the Nashville areas. After a six-year residency, East Nash Grass has taken a break while touring, with other local musicians filling the slot. On Monday this week, Jana and Stephen Mougin took to...

RICK FARIS: UNCOMMON SKY

Nancy PoseyJul 5, 2023July 6, 20230

Rick Faris’ third solo album Uncommon Sky, on the Dark Shadow Recording label, is marked by a wisdom that comes from being comfortable with where he is in his life and in his music career. The album opens with “Don’t Hold Back,” an unflinching nod to Faris’ faith, which finds...

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...

Solo Release from Rick Faris: Breaking in Lonesome

Nancy PoseyNov 21, 2019January 28, 20220

When someone has been playing music as long as Rick Faris has, it’s natural to want to push the limits and try something new. At seven, he began playing with his family band. Rick went on to join Special Consensus, nominated for Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in 2013 and 2019...