10.5.2024

by Jason Robey - October 8, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- As the sun was setting on a beautiful Charlotte evening, the new Ballantyne amphitheater began to fill with fans eager for the return of bluegrass revivalists Trampled By Turtles. Indiana four-piece Houndmouth kicked off the show with an hour long set of chilled out

Into the Fog // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 8.3.2024

by Jason Robey - August 7, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte echoed with the sound of bluegrass on Saturday night, as Raleigh group Into the Fog celebrated the release of their new album for the Queen City crowd. By the time the night was over, all but one song from

Airshow // Live @ Evening Muse // 5.9.2024

by Jason Robey - May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- High-flying Nashville jam band Airshow landed in Charlotte for a show at the Evening Muse on Thursday night, bringing their trippy blend of rock and bluegrass to the Queen City. As usual in the jam band scene, setlists are completely different every night,

The Dead South // Live @ The Fillmore // 2.18.2024

by Jason Robey - March 4, 2024

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Dead South brought their Chains & Stakes tour to Charlotte on Sunday, packing the house for their signature blend of bluegrass, folk, and outlaw country. The night was filled with boot stomping, finger picking, and dancing from the moment the lights dimmed

Darin and Brooke Aldridge // Live @ The Cain Center For The Arts // 2.9.2024

by Jolene Roderick - February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CORNELIUS, NC — In the wake of their latest single, "The Price I Pay," Darin and Brooke Aldridge, the highly acclaimed Bluegrass and Americana duo, delivered a memorable performance at The Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius, NC, on Friday night. The newly opened

Rumpke Mountain Boys // Live @ 20th Century Theatre // 12.30.18

by Linda Carlson - January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Rumpke Mountain Boys performed two nights at Cincinnati’s 20th Century Theatre, December 30 and 31. The show on December 30th, which is being reviewed here, was an unusual one. While the band typically performs as an all-acoustic foursome, this night was

The Wood Brothers // Live @ The National // 10.12.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 19, 2017

Article by: Sabrina Miles Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Richmond, VA -- The Wood Brothers traveled to southeastern Virginia recently, much to the delight of their many loyal fans. Their last time in this area was in the sweltering heat in the middle of August at an outside venue in Virginia Beach,

Yonder Mountain String Band // Live @ Portsmouth Pavilion // 7.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 17, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Bluegrass and history. Roots and revolution. Sunday evening at the Portsmouth Pavilion brought an atmosphere that flashed back to Social Studies lessons taught in high school, and showed us how much has changed since the 60's, and how much