The Nashville Bluegrass gained most of their success from their first Rounder Records produced album, My Native Home. With the blend of black gospel and spirituals in their already known sounds of bluegrass sound, they gained huge success in America and abroad. They toured the globe to over 20 countries playing their unique sound. The band won Grammy Awards for... read full bio
Power, sincerity and conviction are hallmarks of Brandon Jenkins the songwriter and Brandon Jenkins the singer. He has made a name for himself as a songwriter able to tackle all slices of life with equal vigor. As a vocalist, Jenkins possesses a country twang that crushes the metaphorical crutch of not judging a book by its cover that many folks... read full bio
Gill Landry, also known as Frank Lemon, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Landrys music has been described by Rolling Stone as [a] four-way intersection between Dylan-inspired folk-rock, atmospheric Americana, dusty cowboy songs and street busker ballads. The artist draws inspiration from his life, speaking of his experiences, relationships, and hardships to provide an insightful perspective through his music. He... read full bio
Old Salt Union is a Newgrass and Americana string bang from Belleville, Illinois. The group consists of Graham Curry on guitar, Ryan Murphey on banjo, Jesse Farrar on bass, Justin Wallace on mandolin and John Brighton on fiddle. Old Salt Union pulls influence from genres such as classical, jazz, alternative and even jam band. Over the years they have released... read full bio
One of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass, Blue Highway excels at every facet of the music, from instrumental dexterity to impeccable vocal interplay to literate, powerful songwriting. Each member of the group is at the forefront of their respective roles, appearing on innumerable projects as sidemen, songwriters, and solo artists. Blue Highway is five egos merged... read full bio
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain released their first album in 9/06 and was an immediate success debuting at #11 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Album Chart. Just over a month later, the single Seven Miles From Wichita hit the #1 spot on Sirius Radio's Bluegrass Top 40. The album was produced by fiddle player extraordinaire, Jim Van Cleve of the... read full bio
In 2001, acoustic music blasted onto the mainstream with the smash hit movie and soundtrack, O Brother Where Art Thou Buck and the girls were hand selected among bluegrass music's finest to participate in the soundtrack and appear in the film. The Whites were recognized at the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Awards Show in 2001, where they won... read full bio
The Westbound Rangers use the common banjo, mandolin, guitar and upright bass, yet they have much more to offer than the traditional bluegrass band. While steeped in both bluegrass and old time traditions, their unique blend of roots music draws just as heavily from rock and country musical influences and spans the breadth of American music styles. Melding strong three... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Dan Hicks is an American singer and songwriter who combines many genres of music together including folk, country, jazz, swing, pop, bluegrass, and gypsy music. His most famous songs are I Scare Myself", "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away" and "Canned Music". Since the late 1960's when he started making music, he has released 17 full-length... read full bio
Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessees smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have quickly risen to the forefront of the Americana scene. Founded by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cruz Contreras (Robinella and the CCstringband), the group honors the traditions of their Appalachian heritage while blazing new trails in the roots rock... read full bio
The Roys consists of Elaine Roy and Lee Roy. Their album, The View, was released Sept 2014 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The title track was co- written with Opry Legend Bill Anderson. The lead off single No More Lonely reached #1 on Bluegrass Today charts. In Nov. 2014 The Roys released a Christmas Album called... read full bio
The Slocan Ramblers are an up-and-coming bluegrass band straight out of Canada. The band consists of members Frank Evans, Adrian Gross, Darryl Poulsen, and Alastair Whitehead. They use instruments like the banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass, to create their traditional and creative sound. Its been said that they put on a very energetic show and are able to make any... read full bio
Founded thirteen years ago at a booze and hallucinogen-fueled party at the Dabbs Hotel along the river in Llano, Texas, the Asylum Street Spankers stand as one of America's most distinctive groups. Defiantly acoustic, fiercely independent and absurdly good, the Spankers have been led by founders Christina Marrs and Wammo from being a country-blues revival act playing happy hours in... read full bio
Brazil's Hamilton de Holanda's charisma and communicative enthusiasm on stage, his flawless playing and his sophisticated creativity make him one of the most remarkable musicians of the new generation of performers and composers. He has performed and collaborated with the likes of Yamandu Costa, Joel Nascimento, and of course, Mike Marshall, the latter of which is at the vanguard of... read full bio
Celebrating the authentically American Musical with vignettes from Broadway hits like Dreamgirls, Purlie and The Wiz, Award-winning choreographer and prominent tap dance Ted Louis Levy and Capathia Jenkins lead a cast of four, singing hit songs from shows that highlight the tradition of the Musical Review, with selections from Black and Blue, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Five Guys Named Moe and... read full bio
Tony Rice spans the range of acoustic music, from straight-ahead bluegrass to jazz-inflected new acoustic music, to songwriter-oriented folk. He is perhaps the greatest innovator in acoustic flat-picked guitar. Over the course of his career he has played alongside J.D. Crowe in the New South. The New South was known as one of the best and most progressive bluegrass groups... read full bio
Kawehi is an artist known across the nation for her live creating intricate loops via beat boxing, a guitar, a midi keyboard and Ableton Live. She is known for songwriting, centering her music messages on social issues and injustices. Kawehi's videos and songs have been featured on CBS News Most Viral Videos, Vimeo, Sony Music, Huffington Post, Esquire, Spin, Elle,... read full bio
Lost Bayou Ramblers is best known for their Cajun Music. They have toured across the country in clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The Lost Bayou Ramblers wanted to try something new musically. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. By... read full bio
