Bay Area bluegrass matriarch, Laurie Lewis, is no stranger to sharing a song and microphone with those lucky enough to share a stage with her, but not often does one catch that energy behind the ...

-- RHONDA VINCENT "Good Thing Going" (Rounder, 3 stars) : The title of Rhonda Vincent's new album comes from its fourth song, a celebration of domestic bliss in the face of adversity. But "Good Thing ...

All roads start somewhere — even roads that go on forever. For Robert Earl Keen, that origin point is bluegrass music. He grew up with the stuff, listening to singers like Jimmie Rodgers and ...

An old-time duo featuring master fiddler Scott Prouty and Les Armstrong on guitar and vocals. Together, they breathe new life into Appalachian songs passed down through generations, weaving in ...

Some albums provide a snapshot of a musician at a particular instant in time, capturing the mood and feel of the moment. “And Laurie Lewis,” the latest release by the Berkeley bluegrass icon, works ...