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Tony Rice
61,679 listeners
Tony Rice (born David Anthony Rice in Danville, Virginia, on June 8, 1951; died December 25, 2020 in Reidsville) was an American bluegrass … read moreTony Rice (born David Anthony Rice in Danville, Virginia, on June 8, 1951; died December 25, 2020 in Reidsville) was an American bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter (earlier in his career he was also an excellent bluegrass singer)… read moreTony Rice (born David Anthony Rice in Danville, Virginia, on June 8, 1951; died December 25, 2020 in Reidsville) was an American bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter (earlier in his career he was also an excellent bluegrass singer). He was an influential acoustic guitar player in the genres… read more
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J.D. Crowe & the New South
22,422 listeners
J.D. Crowe & The New South is a bluegrass band formed in 1971 by banjo player J. D. Crowe (born James Dee Crowe on August 27, 1937; die… read moreJ.D. Crowe & The New South is a bluegrass band formed in 1971 by banjo player J. D. Crowe (born James Dee Crowe on August 27, 1937; died December 24, 2021). Crowe began playing the banjo early on and was offered a job with Jimmy Mar… read moreJ.D. Crowe & The New South is a bluegrass band formed in 1971 by banjo player J. D. Crowe (born James Dee Crowe on August 27, 1937; died December 24, 2021). Crowe began playing the banjo early on and was offered a job with Jimmy Martin's Sunny Mountain Boys in mid 1950s. He cut his firs… read more
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Town Mountain
50,941 listeners
Town Mountain is an American bluegrass band from Asheville, North Carolina. The band occupies the common ground between traditional bluegra… read moreTown Mountain is an American bluegrass band from Asheville, North Carolina. The band occupies the common ground between traditional bluegrass, outlaw country, and pure old time mountain music. It's a group that harnesses the frantic… read moreTown Mountain is an American bluegrass band from Asheville, North Carolina. The band occupies the common ground between traditional bluegrass, outlaw country, and pure old time mountain music. It's a group that harnesses the frantic energy of the modern punk string band, yet still remains re… read more
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John Hartford
191,503 listeners
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of … read moreJohn Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge… read moreJohn Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variet… read more
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The Tony Rice Unit
18,999 listeners
The Tony Rice Unit was the ever-changing lineup of musicians who worked with virtuoso American flatpicker Tony Rice (died 2020). Some of the big-name musicians who worked with Tony Rice in this way included Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skagg… read moreThe Tony Rice Unit was the ever-changing lineup of musicians who worked with virtuoso American flatpicker Tony Rice (died 2020). Some of the big-name musicians who worked with Tony Rice in this way included Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs, and many others. View wiki
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Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
63,167 listeners
Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist who helped create the style of music known as bluegrass. T… read moreBill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist who helped create the style of music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys", named for Monroe's ho… read moreBill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist who helped create the style of music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys", named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanne… read more
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The Del McCoury Band
68,629 listeners
The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band. Originally Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother… read moreThe Del McCoury Band is a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band. Originally Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass, the band went through a number of changes until the 1980s when the band solidified… read moreThe Del McCoury Band is a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band. Originally Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass, the band went through a number of changes until the 1980s when the band solidified its line-up, adding McCoury's sons, Ronnie and Robbie … read more
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Norman Blake
160,448 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name; 1) Norman Blake (born March 10, 1938) is a traditional American stringed instrument bluegrass… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name; 1) Norman Blake (born March 10, 1938) is a traditional American stringed instrument bluegrass artist and songwriter. Blake was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and grew up in Sulphur Springs, Alabama. He listened to old-time and country music on the ra… read more
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Old & In the Way
38,720 listeners
Old & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (… read moreOld & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), the band also featured David Nelson (guitar, vocals), David Grisman (mandolin, voc… read moreOld & in the Way was a one-shot bluegrass band whose legacy lasted far longer than the band. Led by Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia (banjo, vocals), the band also featured David Nelson (guitar, vocals), David Grisman (mandolin, vocals), Vassar Clements (fiddle), Peter Rowan (guitar, vocals)… read more
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Tim O'Brien
62,790 listeners
Tim O'Brien (b. March 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American bluegrass, old time and celtic musician. O'Brien plays… read moreTim O'Brien (b. March 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American bluegrass, old time and celtic musician. O'Brien plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and mandocello and is an accomplished vocalist. He moved to Bo… read moreTim O'Brien (b. March 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American bluegrass, old time and celtic musician. O'Brien plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and mandocello and is an accomplished vocalist. He moved to Boulder, Colorado in the 1970s and became part of the music sc… read more