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Live is a double album by American bluegrass singer and fiddler Alison Krauss and her band Union Station, released in 2002. The recordings were captured primarily during performances at the Louisville Palace in Kentucky. The album showcases the band's blend of traditional bluegrass instrumentation a...
Rogue River Blue is an American blue cheese produced by Rogue Creamery in Oregon. It’s notable for its unique flavor profile developed through aging in small-batch wheels and wrapping in Syrah grape leaves infused with pear brandy. This process contributes to a complex aroma and taste, earning it nu...
Every Time You Say Goodbye is a bluegrass album by Alison Krauss & Union Station, released in 1992 on the Rounder Records label. Produced by Krauss, the record showcases her distinct soprano vocals and fiddle playing alongside the instrumental proficiency of her band, which at the time featured guit...
"City of Gold" is a bluegrass album released in 2023 by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on the Nonesuch Records label. Co-produced by Tuttle and acclaimed dobro player Jerry Douglas, the album features a mix of original songs and traditional influences driven by Tuttle's distinctive guitar work and vo...
The Company We Keep is a bluegrass album released in 2005 by the Del McCoury Band on the McCoury Music label. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2006, marking the band's first Grammy win. Led by vocalist and guitarist Del McCoury, the family band includes sons Ronnie (mandoli...
The Cold Hard Facts is a bluegrass album by the Del McCoury Band, released in 1996 on Rounder Records. Featuring the classic family lineup of Del, Ronnie, and Rob McCoury alongside Jason Carter and Mike Bub, the record exemplifies the band's traditional-leaning modern sound. The tracklist includes o...
The Plot Against America audiobook is a recorded edition of Philip Roth's 2004 alternate history novel in which aviator Charles Lindbergh defeats Franklin Roosevelt in 1940 and steers the United States toward fascist sympathies.
Kraftkar is a distinctive Norwegian blue cheese produced by Tingvollost dairy. This artisan cheese utilizes cow’s milk and is known for its strong flavor profile developed through traditional aging methods. Kraftkar was awarded “World's Best Cheese” at the 2016 World Cheese Awards, making it particu...
*Back Home Again* is a bluegrass album by Rhonda Vincent released in 2000 on the Rounder Records label. The record marks Vincent's return to traditional bluegrass music after spending several years recording mainstream country music. Featuring a mix of vocal and instrumental performances, it set the...
Fork in the Road is the debut album by American bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters, released on Sugar Hill Records in 2007. The album earned the International Bluegrass Music Association's Album of the Year award, while its title track won Song of the Year. The recording helped establish the...
Help My Brother is a bluegrass album by the American musical group the Gibson Brothers, released in 2011 on the Compass Records label. The album features traditional brother harmony and acoustic instrumentation, blending bluegrass with elements of country music. It won the International Bluegrass Mu...
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s production of Aladdin is a celebrated pantomime offering a traditional family entertainment experience. Recognized with a Best Pantomime Award (500-900 seat category) in 2022, it showcases classic Arabian folklore through the vibrant format of British pantomime. This...
Wheels is a 2008 bluegrass album by American singer, mandolinist, and guitarist Dan Tyminski, released by Rounder Records. The recording combines lead and harmony vocals with an acoustic string-band approach rooted in contemporary and traditional bluegrass, and it reached number one on Billboard's b...
The Marlowe Theatre’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk is a celebrated pantomime by Evolution. This award-winning show, recognized with the 2022 UK Pantomime Award for Best Pantomime over 900 seats, features spectacular stagecraft and traditional elements of the genre. It's designed to entertain...
"Old Country Town" is a studio album released in 1994 by the American bluegrass group Lonesome River Band, issued on the Sugar Hill Records label. The record features the ensemble's definitive 1990s lineup, comprising Tim Austin, Dan Tyminski, Ronnie Bowman, and Sammy Shelor. It blends traditional b...
The Family is a 1999 album by the Del McCoury Band, a leading traditional bluegrass group led by guitarist and vocalist Del McCoury. The recording features the family band format with Del's sons Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo. The Del McCoury Band has been recognized with multip...
Papertown is the 2012 bluegrass album by the band Balsam Range, titled in reference to the town of Canton, North Carolina. The record earned the group critical recognition within the genre, specifically winning the Album of the Year award at the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association awards....
Theatr Clwyd’s production of Robin Hood is an award-winning pantomime enjoyed by families. This in-house performance earned Best Pantomime under 500 seats at the 2023 UK Pantomime Awards. It offers a traditional festive experience suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds seeking entertainm...
They Called It Music is a 2013 album by the Gibson Brothers, released on the Compass Records label and produced by Eric and Leigh Gibson with Joe Barber. The record features brother-harmony vocals and traditional bluegrass instrumentation, with material ranging from original songs to covers of count...
The Swansea Grand Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast is a popular pantomime offering a traditional family entertainment experience. This award-winning show, recognized with the 2023 UK Pantomime Award for Best Pantomime over 900 seats, adapts the classic fairy tale for audiences of all age...
Released in 2006 on Rounder Records, "Long List of Heartaches" is the second studio album by the American bluegrass band The Grascals. The record features vocal and instrumental contributions from prominent country music guests, including George Jones, Vince Gill, and Dierks Bentley. It achieved sig...
"Ring the Bell" is a bluegrass album released in 2009 by the American musical group the Gibson Brothers on the Compass Records label. The record features the brother duet style characteristic of the band, blending acoustic instrumentation with country and gospel influences. Its title track earned re...
"Wind to the West" is a bluegrass album by the American band Blue Highway, released in 1996 on Rebel Records. It was the group's second studio album, following their debut record, and continued their presence in the contemporary and traditional bluegrass scene. The album showcases the band's vocal h...
The Everyman Theatre’s production of Robin Hood is a traditional British pantomime enjoyed by families. This in-house show earned the prestigious Best Pantomime (under 500 seats) award at the 2022 UK Pantomime Awards. It offers a lively theatrical experience suitable for audiences of all ages seekin...
The Storm Still Rages is a bluegrass album by artist Rhonda Vincent, released in 2001 on the Rounder Records label. The album is structured around traditional bluegrass instrumentation, highlighting Vincent's mandolin playing and lead vocals. It features a selection of original tracks and covers, in...
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Milk is an artisanal chocolate bar produced using the bean-to-bar method by the American company Dick Taylor. The bar consists of dark milk chocolate crafted from organic cacao beans sourced from Peru, which is then mixed with toasted organic quinoa. This co...
Carter and Cleveland is a duo bluegrass album by American fiddlers Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland. Both musicians are prominent figures in contemporary bluegrass; Carter is widely recognized for his extensive work with the Del McCoury Band, while Cleveland is a highly decorated fiddler who leads...
Midnight Storm is a 1998 studio album by the American bluegrass band Blue Highway, released on Rebel Records. The album features the group's original lineup, comprising Tim Stafford on guitar, Wayne Taylor on bass, Shawn Lane on mandolin, Jason Burleson on banjo, and Rob Ickes on resonator guitar. I...
Original Traditional is a 2016 studio album by the American bluegrass band Blue Highway, released by Rounder Records. The recording combines original compositions with the close vocal harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and ensemble playing associated with traditional bluegrass. It reached the uppe...
Ragin' Live is a live bluegrass album by Rhonda Vincent and her band, the Rage, released in 2005. It documents the group's concert sound through Vincent's lead vocals and mandolin alongside the close harmonies and acoustic instrumentation associated with contemporary traditional bluegrass. The album...
