“North African desert blues (or Tichumaren in Tamasheq, the Tuareg language) has become arguably the most successful world music genre to break through since reggae — and few performers have wielded the guitar with such mastery and majesty as Bombino,” (The New York Times). Bombino’s 2017 release, Deran, was made in Casablanca and earned him … Continued
The 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range, has become one of the genre’s most award-winning acts. Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 IBMA awards on the heels of 8 critically-acclaimed albums. Balsam Range has left audiences spellbound while headlining major festivals from coast-to-coast, selling out venues across … Continued
Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity … Continued
Jerry Douglas first picked up a dobro at the age of eight, after his father (a steelworker who played bluegrass in his spare time) introduced him to the instrument at a Flatt and Scruggs concert. Douglas launched his solo career with the 1979 LP Fluxology, and by the middle of the next decade, he was … Continued
Far from overnight, Margo Price’s recent meteoric rise is the product of more than a decade of hard work and sacrifice. While she’d long been one of East Nashville’s best-kept-secrets, she burst onto the international scene with the 2016 release of her first solo album, ‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter.’ The record debuted in the Top 10 … Continued
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and earned … Continued
The Ruta Beggars infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun. They have been praised for their creative yet tasteful arrangements and charming performances, winning Thomas Point’s band competition in 2019. The Ruta Beggars have been featured on the International Bluegrass … Continued
GRAMMY Award-winner Dom Flemons is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, music scholar, historian, and record collector. He plays banjo, guitar, harmonica, jug, percussion, quills, fife, and rhythm bones. He was a founding member of the beloved band The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Flemons brings his talents to FreshGrass | North Adams, rounding out our Friday night … Continued
Opening September 23, Climbing the Holy Hill is a new exhibition at Hancock Shaker Village that weaves the work of performing artists Our Native Daughters, Brad Wells, Roomful of Teeth, and visual artist Allison Smith into a radiant, immersive exhibition experienced while walking up Shaker Mountain. Melody, vocals, and visual elements inspired by the Shakers, … Continued
The House of Songs presents SongRider, a unique collaboration uniting Northwest Arkansas musicians and outdoor culture leaders. This extraordinary venture unfolds during mountain and gravel biking excursions, resulting in original songs that come to life at FreshGrass. Starting in March 2024, each adventure will be documented in captivating Instagram films, capturing the fusion of nature … Continued
