Tag Archives: bluegrass
Chris Thile and Michael Daves: Sleep with One Eye Open (MP3)
The third installment of Fiddlefreak’s series on new mandolin-guitar duos features a record from Chris Thile and Michael Daves titled Sleep with One Eye Open and released today on Nonesuch Records. We all know mando virtuoso Chris Thile from his … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, bluegrass, country, male singer, mandolin, traditional
The Twilite Broadcasters: Evening Shade (MP3)
Welcome to the second installment of my ongoing mini-series on old-time mandolin duets. I’m reviewing new releases that feature mandolin and guitar duos performing vintage pieces from the golden era of brother duets (ie. Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, Blue … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, bluegrass, country, male singer, mandolin, old-time, traditional
Jeremy Stephens & Tom Mindte: Radio Favorites & Sacred Songs (MP3)
For some reason, my inbox here at Fiddlefreak is full of old-time mando-guitar duet records that harken back to the glory days of old-time gospel and pre-bluegrass country music, before those terms were even used. And let me tell you, … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, bluegrass, country, male singer, mandolin, old-time, traditional
Alison Krauss & Union Station: Paper Airplane (MP3)
The new record from smoothgrass icons Alison Krauss & Union Station, titled Paper Airplane (Rounder Records), will hit the streets on April 12, 2011. Fans of Krauss will recognize her usual band of all-star pickers and distinctive vocal style. The … Continue reading
