Jason Rooks, Author at Glide Magazine

Sam Bush: Circles Around Me

Jason Rooks November 6, 2009 No Comments

Sam Bush, along with his trademark mandolin style and champion fiddle playing, has inspired jamgrass acts like Yonder Mountain String Band and Leftover Salmon, to more mainstream bluegrass acts like Allison Krauss and the Union Station. His latest release, Circles Around Me, demonstrates the extraordinary musical talents of Sam Bush and his touring band returning full circle to his bluegrass roots.

Adam Steffey: One More for the Road

Jason Rooks October 8, 2009 No Comments

Virtuosic musicianship and a conglomeration of vocal talents make Steffey's latest effort the most memorable bluegrass release of the year.

Band of Heathens: One Foot In The Ether

Jason Rooks September 9, 2009 No Comments

Comprised primarily of a three Austin singer-songwriter attack including Ed Jurdi, Gordy Quist, and Colin Brooks, The Band of Heathens burst onto the music scene with their self titled debut album last year that garnered comparisons to The Band and The Black Crowes. Their sophomore release, One Foot in the Ether, features the ingredients perfect for a great rock-n-roll record complete with boogie woogie piano, loud guitars, and irresistible melodies.

Yonder Mountain String Band: The Show

Jason Rooks September 3, 2009 No Comments

With the release of The Show, Yonder Mountain String Band will continue to grow their fan base with their fresh evolving sound that can be called rock music with bluegrass instruments.

Widespread Panic: Huntsvlle 1996

Jason Rooks July 13, 2009 No Comments

With the third installment in their archival release series, Widespread Panic has given their fans Christmas in June with what many consider one of, if not the best, performance of their career. This multi-track recording has been professionally mastered and contains a three disc set recorded at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama on April 2, 2006. Huntsville 96 captures the band coming off their infamous “Sit-n-Ski Tour” through the Rockies which gave the boys time to relax, ski and play some tunes in an acoustic setting.

Tea Leaf Green: Coffee Bean Brown Comes Alive

Jason Rooks July 2, 2009 No Comments

San Francisco rock band, Tea Leaf Green is known for their incendiary, psychedelic rock shows and skillfully crafted songs. Over the years, they have developed an alter ego band with the namesake, Coffee Bean Brown. Coffee Bean Brown is known for playing impromptu shows that display their acoustic side while focusing more on singer/songwriter Trevor Garrod’s timeless songwriting skills. These shows are special for the few Tea Leaf Green fans who attend and now they are offering one of their most intimate shows available with clear, crispy quality.

The Corduroy Road: Love Is a War

Jason Rooks June 12, 2009 No Comments

With the release of Love Is a War, The Corduroy Road are out to showcase Carman and Solise’s incredible songwriting skills and smooth vocal harmonies. With a toe tapping melody and mixes of some great work on banjo, guitar, and organ, the title track is reminiscent of Avett Brothers.

Dan Tymynski: Wheels

Jason Rooks January 6, 2009 No Comments

Dan Tyminski’s rise to fame came through years of touring as a vocalist and guitarist for bluegrass megastars, Alison Krauss and The Union Station. Then, a few years back, he became a household name when he was thrust into the spotlight as the vocalist for the hit single, "Man of Constant Sorrow," from the hit movie, O Brother Where Art Thou?. With his second solo release, Wheels, Dan Tyminski creates an ensemble of virtuoso pickers to compliment his strong tenor voice without ever getting in the way of the song.

Town Mountain: Heroes and Heretics

Jason Rooks December 18, 2008 No Comments

With original songwriting and an innovative new bluegrass sound, Town Mountain has all the right ingredients to become the newest young bluegrass band sensation.

Blue Highway: Through the Window of a Train

Jason Rooks November 24, 2008 No Comments

With their remarkable songwriting, dazzling instrumentation, and stunning vocal harmonies on Through the Window of a Train, Blue Highway continues to set themselves apart from the rest of the bluegrass world.

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