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Bela Fleck: Rhapsody In Blue
by Doug Collette
It's a long way from India to Broadway, but Bela Fleck makes the journey in high style for Rhapsody in Blue. It follows the altogether exotic As We Speak (Thirty Tigers, 2023), the combination of which further a case for the banjoist/composer/bandleader as an eclectic musical explorer comparable to Pat Metheny. Beginning in the slow-but-sure, occasionally fitful way this album's concept came together, “Rhapsody in Blue (grass)" features seemingly conventional banjo voicings alternated with George Gershwin's inimitable progressions. ...
read moreShemekia Copeland: Uncivil War
by Paul Rauch
Blues vocalist Shemekia Copeland has firmly established herself as one of the most important modern blues artists. Though born in Harlem and raised in New Jersey, her sound has always clearly shouted Texas, reflecting her family ties to the music through her father, Texas bluesman Johnny Copeland. Her albums have called attention to her powerful instrument and natural penchant to find the inner soul of the material she chooses. On Uncivil War (Alligator, 2020), she plays above the rim, teaming ...
read moreThe Greencards Ready 'The Brick Album' with Guests Vince Gill and Sam Bush
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conqueroo
Vince Gill and Sam Bush make guest appearances on Justin Niebank-produced album, due for release June 21, 2011. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—From the first notes struck together in 2003 through tours with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, up to and beyond their fourth studio album in 2009, The Greencards have won steadily escalating acclaim for their multi-dimensional Americana vision. Each step they've taken has widened their appeal. Their releases have topped the Billboard Bluegrass charts. In both 2008 (for their Viridian album) ...
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Old Settler's Festival 2011 Avetts, Emmitt-Nershi, Sam Bush
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JamBase
ANOTHER HOT TIME DOWN IN TEXAS The 24th Old Settler's Music Festival will be held Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, 2011, Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, south of Austin, Texas. More than 30 acts will perform, including: The Avett Brothers; Sam Bush; Tim O'Brien; Jake Shimabukuro; Green Mountain Grass; Elliott Brood; Emmitt-Nershi Band. Ticketless early-bird wristbands went on-sale November 15. Festivalgoers that purchase the ticketless early-bird wristbands will enjoy as much as a 25 percent savings ...
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