The SPPS tape spotlight is back, shining a light on our archives. This week we travel to Bean Blossom, Indiana, for highlights from the 1969 and 1979 festivals, including a special Monroe and Scruggs reunion…[more]
Fresh off their Rockygrass win, the SPPS catches Chicago’s The Henhouse Prowlers at Sancho’s on a rowdy Monday night. Come along for the ride…[more]
With engaging, dynamic material that reflects the Colorado aesthetic of roots music, Expedition tries to offer something for everybody, (especially if you dig the banjo). Playing originals and standards in the swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass/old time genres, but with intricate composition, counterpoint, and improvisation more characteristic of jazz and classical styles.Learn More
One of the most well-known roots bands out of New Orleans, Jeff & Vida started way back in 1998. By 2000 they had recorded their first record and hit the road full time. Since then they’ve recorded two more albums and traveled thousands of miles. After appearances at last year’s SXSW, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Wakarusa and Festival International, they were awarded the prestigious “Big Easy Award” for best Country/Folk artist in New Orleans Learn More
Tape Spotlight: Bean Blossom The SPPS tape spotlight is back, shining a light on our archives. This week we travel to Bean Blossom, Indiana, for highlights from the 1969 and 1979 festivals, including a special Monroe and Scruggs. […]
The Henhouse Prowlers, 08/23/10, Denver Fresh off their Rockygrass win, the SPPS catches Chicago's The Henhouse Prowlers at Sancho's on a rowdy Monday night. Come along for the ride...[more]
Hand-Picked Reels: Road Songs Welcome to a new regular feature on the SPPS blog! This week, we're looking at a trio of road songs. [more]
Raina Rose: It’s a Hard, Beautiful Living There's a lot of folksingers out there, but Raina Rose is one of a kind. We sit down with her to discuss songcraft, the traveling life, and the inspiration for her latest album, the stunning When May. […]
Remembering Mitch Jayne On August 2, Mitch Jayne passed away from cancer. Best known for the wit and warmth he brought to the stage as the bassist for The Dillards, we remember this wily storyteller and the music he brought. […]
The SPPS needs you! Do you love bluegrass, folk and old time music? Do you have a passion for writing, photography or taping shows? We're looking for blog contributors and tapers. Come be a part of the SPPS...[more]
In memory of Sandy Alexander Stella Fleming, with the help of String Summit MC Pastor Tim Christiansen, presents Chip Russell with a donation made in the memory of Sandy Alexander. Sandy was a long time supporter of the SPPS, one. […]
The John Hartford String Band: What Would John Do? The John Hartford String Band have brought us a wonderful album celebrating Hartford's music. We talk to Bob Carlin and Chris Sharp about the back story behind Memories of John, some of their favorite. […]
The Sweet Serendipity of Honey Don’t Their self-titled debut album pulls you in from the get-go, an exciting call to arms to start flying down the pavement with a devil-may-care attitude and a dog-eared road map flapping on your dashboar. […]
Why We Jam Musician and humorist Tomas Texino gives us some campground jamming pointers and philosophy, just in time for festival season...[more]
Tape Spotlight: Bean Blossom The SPPS tape spotlight is back, shining a light on our archives. This week we travel to Bean Blossom, Indiana, for highlights from the 1969 and 1979 festivals, including a special Monroe and Scruggs. […]
Tape Spotlight: Legends at the Pickin’ Parlor Tut Tape #64, which we believe dates back to 1972, captures a real beaut: three sets by The Country Gentlemen, with tweener sets from the always-enjoyable pairing of Norman Blake and Taylor, and a fan. […]
Tape Spotlight: Out at the Exit Inn For this entry in our series, we're shining our spotlight back on the Tut Taylor Archives, with two circa-1973 tapes from the Exit Inn in Nashville... [more]
Looking Back at Folk Alliance 2010 We take one more look back at Folk Alliance 2010, with feedback from the performers and organizers, and of course, a stellar collection of recordings from the SPPS showcases... [more]
Tim O’Brien: Salina Schoolhouse 1/22/2010… Sold Out In a Whisper We ran into our friend Allison, bursting at the seams with something exciting to tell us. "Tim's coming!" What? Who? Who's coming where? "Tim's coming! Tim O'Brien! I finally [more]
Bill Monroe Tribute Night at Amnesia Monday, September 6 On Monday, September 6, just one month before the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival takes over Golden Gate Park, Amnesia will host a truly strictly bluegrass night. In honor of the 99th birthday of t. […]
We've Got the Music In Us-Guy Clark, and More added to AmericanaFest Nashville, TN -- Americana sage Guy Clark leads the latest talent-packed slate of performers added to the 2010 Americana Music Festival September 8-11 in Nashville, Tennessee. Clark’s Wednesday-nigh. […]
New FestivaLink.net Music Collection to Benefit Musicians in Need A new collection of live songs from the live music download site FestivaLink.net will benefit the Bluegrass Trust Fund, an emergency financial aid program administered by the International Bluegrass M. […]
Mountain Fever Releases Debut CD From No One You Know Willis, VA -- Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the release of Calm Before The Storm, the debut CD from No One You Know. The project officially hit the stores yesterday. No One You Know is a. […]
Honeywagon Releases A Bluegrass Music Tribute To Michael Jackson Nashville, TN -- Six years after the chart-topping success of their album Green Day Blue Grass, which spent over a year in the Top 10 of Billboard's Bluegrass Albums chart, the boys from the "newgrass. […]
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