17 results for tag: Bluegrass
Folk quintet Union Duke bridges soulful indie-rock with
bluegrass and country, belting out soaring harmonies in three and four parts. Their songs are irresistible with a heartbreak of twang and a bootshake of rock and roll. Union Duke is two-fifths city, two-fifths country, and one-fifth whiskey. Saskatoon's Lost Highway ...
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Long-time friends Brian Cathcart (vocals/guitar), Matt McNeil (mandolin), Colin Gillis (bass), Redmond MacDougall (banjo/percussion) and recently added Scott MacLean (guitar/mandolin) create and perform music with a unique saltwater perspective on modern living. Having chosen the name Pretty Archie to honour a Cape Breton ...
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Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is an artist who continually pushes the boundaries of the
bluegrass genre. With three GRAMMY nominations and seven International
Bluegrass Music Association Awards, Claire’s songs have been recorded by Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, and The Whites. ...
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Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocan Ramblers have quickly become a bright light on the Canadian roots music scene. Returning for their fourth visit to The Bassment, the Ramblers have a well-earned reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and having ...
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“Light of touch, fast of wit, copiously imaginative, and a musical scholar of the highest distinction, Toronto mandolin virtuoso pulls out all the stops” Toronto Star
“To call Andrew Collins a master of the mandolin would be putting it mildly.– 4/5 stars"
Exclaim! Magazine
#1 Canadian artist receiving airplay ...
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The Lonesome Ace Stringband brings grit, skill, and abandon to old-time Appalachian folk songs and fiddle/banjo tunes. Band members Chris Coole (banjo), John Showman (fiddle), and Max Heineman (bass) share a deep respect for the roots of the music, a keen sense of innovation to the performance and material, and a passion for ...
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Kaitlyn Raitz (cello, vocals) and Ben Plotnick (fiddle, vocals) have played folk,
bluegrass, Appalachian, and string band music with countless artists across North America. Individually, Kaitlyn and Ben have made their respective marks playing everything from jazz to country to classical and everywhere in between. While their ...
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Hailing from musically fertile Cape Breton Island, Pretty Archie’s honest, heartfelt writing connects listeners to a saltwater perspective on modern living. Their fun-loving and, at times, heartbreaking blend of blues, country, folk, and
bluegrass has helped the band build a loyal fan base across Canada.
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The Lonesome Ace Stringband plays old-time, Appalachian folk songs, and fiddle/banjo tunes. Band members Chris Coole (banjo), John Showman (fiddle), and Max Heineman (bass) share a deep respect for the roots of the music, a keen sense of innovation to the performance and material, and a passion for the sound that transcends ...
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Fronted by internationally acclaimed two-time National Banjo Champion Jeff Scroggins, Colorado is a high-energy five-piece
bluegrass band possessing an eclectic range of influences blending second and third generation
bluegrass. The band features award-winning mandolinist/songwriter Tristan Scroggins and Greg Blake’s authen...
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