Tag Archives: old-time
Evie Ladin Band (MP3)
The new release from Evie Ladin Band is a perfect example of what Fiddlefreak likes to call oldternative bluegrass: music that springs from old-timey roots but branches out in exciting new directions. On banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass fiddle, and body percussion, the … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, banjo, female singer, fiddle, old-time, singer-songwriter, traditional, world
The Honey Dewdrops: Preorder Now (MP3)
Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of Charlottesville, Virginia tap into the heart of the Appalachians with their smooth renditions of original gospel-tinged mountain music. The Honey Dewdrops are planning the imminent release of their third LP to be titled Silver … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, bluegrass, country, female singer, male singer, mandolin, old-time, singer-songwriter, traditional
Laurie Lewis: Skippin’ and Flyin’ (MP3)
Today marks the release date of Skippin’ and Flyin’ from Laurie Lewis (Spruce and Maple Music). Yes, this is yet another Bill Monroe tribute record on the 100th anniversary of his birth. God knows there were enough of those this … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, banjo, bluegrass, blues, country, female singer, fiddle, male singer, mandolin, old-time, singer-songwriter, traditional
Pharis & Jason Romero: A Passing Glimpse (MP3)
As the summer travel season winds down here at Fiddlefreak World Headquarters, the time comes to buckle down and catch up on reviewing some of the lovely and wonderful new recordings that have piled up on my desk. First up: … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, banjo, Canadian, country, female singer, male singer, old-time, singer-songwriter, traditional
