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“Ionia” by Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Ionia Self-released 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Named for the Michigan city in which it was recorded, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys’ second album—to go...
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“A Wanderer I’ll Stay” by Pharis and Jason Romero
Pharis and Jason Romero A Wanderer I’ll Stay Lula Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske One of the most respected old-time duos currently recording, Pharis and Jason Romero create acoustic...
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“Sit Down! Get Up! Get Out!” by Barnstar!
Barnstar! Sit Down! Get Up! Get Out! Signature Sounds 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Barnstar!, a Massachusetts-based bluegrass band, has released the first bluegrass album to take its name...
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Notable releases: Rodney DeCroo, Gordie Tentrees, and Brock Zeman
Brock Zeman Pulling Your Sword Out of the Devil’s Back Busted Flat Records Gordie Tentrees Less is More Self-released Rodney DeCroo Campfires on the Moon Tonic Records By Donald Teplyske Canadian...
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“Coffee Creek” by the Slocan Ramblers
The Slocan Ramblers Coffee Creek Self-released 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske The Slocan Ramblers, an energetic four-piece bluegrass outfit, have garnered positive praise for their...
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“Songs of Lost Yesterdays” by Laura Orshaw
Laura Orshaw Songs of Lost Yesterdays Self-released 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Coming out of Massachusetts and working primarily with members of her New Velvet Band, Laura Orshaw has...
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“Della Mae” by Della Mae
Della Mae Della Mae Rounder Records 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske I’ve been playing this album regularly for the past few months, but couldn’t figure out what to write about it considering the...
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“Brighter Every Day” by Trout Steak Revival
Trout Steak Revival Brighter Every Day Self-released 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske I don’t love every album that crosses my desk, and I tend to write only about those that move me in some...
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“Tunes from the North, Songs from the South” by Fiddle & Banjo
Fiddle & Banjo (Karrnnel Sawitsky and Daniel Koulack) Tunes from the North, Songs from the South Self-released 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske This has been a great summer for roots music....
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“‘Tween Earth and Sky” by Becky Buller
Becky Buller ‘Tween Earth and Sky Dark Shadow Recording 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske 2015 has proven to be a breakout year for Becky Buller. After a few years out of the spotlight—changing...
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” Down to Believing” by Allison Moorer and “I Can’t Imagine” by Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne I Can’t Imagine Rounder Records 3.5 stars (out of 5) Allison Moorer Down to Believing Entertainment One Music 3 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske The Sisters Moorer have never been shy...
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"Beautiful You" by the Waifs
The Waifs Beautiful You Compass Records By Donald Teplyske Summer is a time of small pleasures. Discovering a perfectly ripened raspberry on a cane off your deck. Witnessing a sunbeam slowly slide...
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"Ionia" by Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Ionia Self-released 4 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Named for the Michigan city in which it was recorded, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys’ second album—to go...
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"A Wanderer I'll Stay" by Pharis and Jason Romero
Pharis and Jason Romero A Wanderer I’ll Stay Lula Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske One of the most respected old-time duos currently recording, Pharis and Jason Romero create acoustic...
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“The Blues Are Still The Blues” by the Traditional Grass
The Traditional Grass The Blues Are Still The Blues Rebel Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Like the Bluegrass Cardinals before them, Ohio’s Traditional Grass were focused around a...
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“The People Need Light” by Mr. Sun
Mr. Sun The People Need Light Compass Records 3 stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Mr. Sun is a modern string band unrestricted by genre. With the near-legendary Darol Anger on fiddle, one isn’t...
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“Low Lily EP” by Low Lily
Low Lily Low Lily EP Self-released By Donald Teplyske Having moved away from their Celtic music roots (as Annalivia), Low Lily is more fully embracing a modern style rooted in the American string-band...
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“Depot Light: Songs of Eric Taylor” by Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper Depot Light: Songs of Eric Taylor Red Beet Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske To some, Eric Taylor has been a Texas songwriting icon since the seventies. A contemporary of Ray...
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“Dori Freeman” by Dori Freeman
Dori Freeman Dori Freeman Free Dirt Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske We are blessed with hearing new roots voices on a monthly if not weekly basis: few capture the timeless qualities of...
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“C & O Canal” by Eric Brace & Peter Cooper
Eric Brace & Peter Cooper C & O Canal Red Beet Records 4½ stars (out of 5) By Donald Teplyske Given how I appreciate their work, collectively and individually, it is hard to remember that eight...
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