The Infamous Stringdusters know how to keep moving forward while looking back at the legends that paved the way. Their 2018 album, Laws of Gravity, earned a Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in the first-ever tie in the category with Rhonda […]
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For the last 15-ish years, The Infamous Stringdusters have invested heavily in expanding the boundaries of bluegrass with interesting collaborations, inclusive instrumentation, and playful compositions that both flirt with and defy convention. Their artistic excellence and musical pursuits have earned […]
Albums feted for suiting troubled times tend to magnify darkness, be it though politicized takes on persistent issues or realistic portrayals of common folks’ day-to-day struggles. Progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters offer an exception to that rule with Rise […]
Monroe Crossing may be one of the best bluegrass bands in the country that too few know anything about. Based in the great bluegrass hotbed of Minnesota, they have been together for 17 years, keep a busy schedule, and have […]
This week’s column continues my thoughts from last week about how I got to bluegrass (and other music throughout my life). … And then life happened. We (that’s Irene, who’s always the “we” in my blogs and columns … has […]
For December, the Through the Lens column will feature a “best of” theme each week. First up, each regular contributing ND photographer selected an outstanding live performance to talk about, along with their favorite photos from that show. I know, I know, […]
The Infamous Stringdusters at The Festy, Arington, VA
You have to hand it to a band like the Infamous Stringdusters and their ability to find a seemingly effortless accommodation between the traditional trappings of bluegrass and a clear contemporary edge. So while Undercover Vol. 2, their second EP […]
Thursday–Sunday, October 5 – October 8, 2017 at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, VA www.thefesty.com Charlottesville, VA — The Festy Experience is excited to announce the second round of its music lineup for the 8th annual festival, happening October 5-8, 2017 in the Blue Ridge […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article originally appeared in the Winter 2016/Bluegrass Beyond issue of No Depression in print. When we’re not running a subscription drive, everything in the ND journal is exclusive to print. Subscribe today for just $6 a month and […]
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