‘Appalachia‘ finds Jackson Hollow dreaming of an idyllic return to the home of bluegrass, which makes sense since they are an award winning bluegrass band. Albeit an award winning bluegrass band who hail out of Vancouver in the glorious province of British Columbia in the great nation of Canada. Their commitments to the music is clear though as they’ve picked up a nomination for the 2024 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year and multiple 2025 BC Country Music Award nods, including the Gaylord Wood Traditional Country Award, International Achievement Award, Group of the Year, Album of the Year (Roses), and Charlie Frie for Bass Player of the Year.
Jackson Hollow are led by Tianna Lefebvre on lead vocals, the band features Eric Reed on guitar, Mike Sanyshyn on fiddle, mandolin, and harmony vocals, Charlie Frie on bass and harmony vocals, Michael Kilby on resophonic guitar, and guest Justin Moses on banjo, each contributing to their rich, authentic sound.
Progressive bluegrass is a real thing! There is an energy to this album that is both infectious and beguiling and marketing itself as progressive bluegrass is an interesting concept. Opening with the title track these post-punk explorers on the edge of genres set their stall out with verve and brio…
Bluegrass and country rock legend Roland White wasn't born to rock'n'roll. Legend can sometimes be an overused term when discussing musicians, but it perfectly describes bluegrass mandolinist Roland White who sadly died on April 1st. Over a career of nearly seventy years, he was a member of two seminal bands…
The band Muleskinner first played on a television celebration of the music of Bill Monroe on 13th February 1973. Ex-Bluegrass Boy Richard Greene was asked to put together a band to appear on the show with Bill Monroe. Greene put together a bluegrass supergroup with fellow ex-Bluegrass Boy Peter Rowan,…
Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
