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Earl Scruggs

Remembering Earl Scruggs

by Chris Pandolfi April 24, 2012

Just like that, Earl has moved on. As the music world commemorates the endless accomplishments of this rare genius, it’s clear that we’ve lost a once-in-a-lifetime figure.

Alabama Shakes

Bands to Watch

by Jedd Ferris April 24, 2012

Watch out for these five bands on this year’s festival circuit.

Good Old War

Sing with One Voice

by Jedd Ferris March 26, 2012

The vintage harmonies of Good Old War.

Moon Taxi

Moon Taxi

by Jedd Ferris February 23, 2012

The new school of Southern jam.

Richmond Jazz band Fight the Big Bull

The Loudest Horns in Dixie

by Jedd Ferris January 26, 2012

Fight the Big Bull’s world-class improv Jazz originates in Richmond.

Bon Iver Bros: North Carolina’s Megafaun made their latest album at justin vernon’s studio.

The Fuzzy Folk Dimensions of Megafaun

by Jedd Ferris December 27, 2011

Megafaun has found the way to expand the boundaries of American tradition with just the right amount of experimental weirdness.