Bluegrass
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Steve ‘n’ Seagulls: South Of Helsinki
Steve ‘n’ Seagulls are putting their native Finland on the world map of bluegrass music.
The band have gained quick recognition in recent years for their searing... -
Punch Brothers Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
The magical Punch Brothers returned to Brisbane to astound yet another audience at The Tivoli Theatre (15 July).
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Punch Brothers Are Coming Ashore As They Return To Australia
Spend an evening with US bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers when they tour Australia this July off the back of their latest album, 'All Ashore'.
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Punch Brothers Headline 2019 Adelaide Guitar Festival
The 2019 special edition of Adelaide Guitar Festival in July packs a punch with a headline show from Grammy Award-winning US bluegrass band Punch Brothers.
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I’m With Her Trundle Down Under For Bluesfest
There’s a great moment on ‘See You Around’, the debut album by bluegrass trio I’m With Her.
At the end of the jaunty instrumental ‘Waitsfield’, there is a pause... -
Green Mohair Suits Suit Up For 2019 National Folk Festival
Green Mohair Suits, Sydney's answer to Neil Young and Sufjan Stevens, are taking their dulcet tones to the City of Roundabouts, Canberra.
The four-piece have set... -
Take On The Legend That Is Gympie Music Muster: The True Australian Music Festival Experience
Gympie Music Muster may be best known for its annual world-class showcase of country music, but a closer look at the programme reveals so much more for the intrepid
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Dashville Skyline Reveal 2018 Line-up
A celebration of alt. country, Americana, folk, psychedelic and bluegrass, boutique event Dashville Skyline is back in 2018 and this year expands to three, full days across
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The Justin Walshe Folk Machine Make Their Great Escape
The Justin Walshe Folk Machine have been releasing alt-country and bluegrass music for over a decade.
Justin Walshe tells us how the band first came together.... -
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Perth Review @ Four5Nine
When Gordie MacKeeman's website is crazylegs.ca what exactly are you in for?
A fiddle fuelled, frenzied hootin’, tootin’, pickin’ and clickin’ old-time, that’s... -
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Winning You Over With Bluegrass
Veterans of two previous tours of Australia, Canadian bluegrass act Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys are headed down under again with shows in Western Australia, Victoria
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Blue Mountains Music Festival 2018 Line-up
Missy Higgins, Kate Miller-Heidke and Archie Roach highlight the 23rd Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk Roots And Blues.
Melbourne singer-songwriter Lior will... -
2017 Dashville Skyline Unveils First Round Of Bands
Back for a third year, Dashville Skyline returns to the Hunter Valley this October long weekend (29 Sep - 1 Oct) celebrating 'alternative country music and culture in its
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Round Mountain Girls @ Black Bear Lodge Review
Bluegrass band Round Mountain Girls played Brisbane’s Black Bear Lodge (12 May) in support of their new album, ‘Meet You At The End’.
A decade of constant touring... -
A Record 180 Acts Headed To The 2017 Illawarra Folk Festival
Next month, a record 180 musical acts from around the world, across Australia and locally will descend on the 32nd annual Illawarra Folk Festival.
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The Brothers Comatose To Make Oz Debut At Dashville Skyline
After releasing two, critically-acclaimed records, The Brothers Comatose return to the familiar Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood of San Francisco to get back to their
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Punch Brothers @ 2016 Adelaide Guitar Festival Review
You missed the Punch Brothers? O Brother where were thou?
According to Punch Brothers’ mandolinist and lead vocalist Chris Thile, bluegrass music encompasses two... -
Punch Brothers: The Merry Men Return
American Bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers will be making a return visit to Australia including an appearance at the Adelaide Guitar Festival.
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The Gympie Music Muster Turns 35
There’s an old joke that says if you play a country music record backwards, you get back your dog, your truck and your wife.
While that sort of mournful theme does... -
Punch Brothers, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Headline 2016 Adelaide Guitar Festival
Bluegrass cool and bango magic will enliven the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2016 Adelaide Guitar Festival, with Punch Brothers and Bela Fléck and Abigail Washburn to headline
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