As a teenager, Sam Bush was a three-time national champion fiddler. In his 20s, he was a founding member of the rule-breaking New Grass Revival, a virtuoso ensemble that revolutionised the bluegrass ...

I thought about posting this in the perpetual guitar thread, but in the end I don't think it fits. I'm a mandolin player, and one problem I've found is that mandolins are just too quiet for a lot of ...

It’s not that tough to get Todd Snider to tell a story. The folksinger/guitarist is all about the power of a good narrative, and it’s no wonder, considering his influences. Even before issuing his ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. First up, we have three acoustic designs aimed at broad appeal. And these do look very ...

The mandolin isn’t just an accent in J Carmichael’s music — it’s the driving force behind his unique Americana-rock blend. Influenced by improvisational bluegrass and jazz, Carmichael was drawn to the ...

Making their fourth appearance on Mountain Stage since 2013, Mandolin Orange stopped by last January with a set of warm and wise tunes at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in ...