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“Storyman” by Sam Bush
Sam Bush Storyman Sugar Hill Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Sam Bush, it can be argued, is the most significant mandolin player of the last fifty years. From his groundbreaking work...
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“Somewhere in the Middle” by Robert Mabe
Robert Mabe Somewhere in the Middle Frogtown Music 4½ stars (out of 5) By Aaron Keith Harris It’s always nice to see a banjo picker out front as singer, songwriter, and bandleader—that’s what Robert...
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“Just Love: A Tribute to Audrey Auld Mezera” by Various Artists
Various Artists Just Love: A Tribute to Audrey Auld Mezera Ringo Records/Reckless Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske I’m not sure when tribute albums started being made, but the first...
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“Charisma” by the Hackensaw Boys
Hackensaw Boys Charismo Free Dirt 3½ stars (out of 5) By Larry Stephens If you know what a charismo is, raise your hand. You’ll not find it in a bluegrass group. According to the band’s website, it’s a...
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“Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings” by Merl Saunders...
Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings Fantasy Records 5 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske To suggest this set transports us to a very different time...
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“All That American Night” by Kent Rose with Chris Casello
Kent Rose with Chris Casello All That American Night No label 4½ stars (out of 5) By Larry Stephens The first time I listened I didn’t like it. Then I listened again. By the third time I was hooked....
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“Ten: Songs of Ben Bullington” by Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott Ten: Songs of Ben Bullington Full Light Records 5 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Across five self-released albums, Ben Bullington wrote (and performed) excellent songs. If you aren’t...
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“The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris” by Various Artists
Various Artists The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris Rounder Records 5 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske What can one add to the story of Emmylou Harris? How about this—In my more exuberant years,...
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“Penny’s Farm” by Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur
Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur Penny’s Farm Kingswood Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Larry Stephens Old–time, roots, Americana, folk and bluegrass are musical cousins with, to some degree, overlapping...
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“Other Love Songs” by Front Country
Front Country Other Love Songs Organic Records 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Front Country and its principals never attempted to fit into a tidy box neatly labeled ‘bluegrass.’ They flirted...
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“The Carnival Is Back In Town” by Brock Zeman
Brock Zeman The Carnival Is Back In Town Busted Flat Records 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Anyone who has read Truevine, Beth Macy’s detailed account of George and Willie Muse, youngsters...
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“A Calm Sun” by Lesley Kernochan
Lesley Kernochan A Calm Sun Maple Syrup Music 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske A traveller of life’s experiences, Lesley Kernochan creates mature, expressive Laurel Canyon-inspired folk-rock...
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