Mary Catherine Reynolds

Sam Bush tells a story about how bluegrass Founding Father, Bill Monroe, after hearing the tradition-bending sound being touted as progressive bluegrass, once saw young Bush coming his way. “Here comes that mother.” So, the story goes, that is how Bush became known as "the Mother of Bluegrass."

He is a kindred spirit. He’s seen the land from coast to coast. Eastern waters and the western, Pacific shores are familiar to him. So is the music, from the soul songs of Detroit, to the urban blues of New York City. The easy pop texture of his brother’

Five Years ago I had the pleasure of talking with legendary singer-songwriter, Jesse Winchester. Our conversation was beyond pleasant. We connected and found a great time of laughter together.  I'm still no veteran when it comes to interviewing artists, especially those I admire. But in 2009, I was

“He passed away, that doesn’t mean he’s gone.” Arlo Guthrie Sometimes it seems life spins us through a series of  circles and cycles. Along the way we find the wise ones; heroes we call them. Our cultural heroes sit uncomfortably on a pedestal we make for them. When

by Terry Roland There is no one more infectious in their passion and energy for music thanRichie Furay. The former co-founder of Buffalo Springfield and Poco, now going into his 70th year, shows no signs of letting up. In fact, in a recent phone conversation from his Colorado home, he

Today, Rick Danko, a key member of The Band, arguably the best American group of the last 50 years, would have been 70 years old. He died in his sleep in 1999. According to legend and fact, reality and lore, Danko was everything a rock and roll musician should be;