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Otherworldly Roots

4586 days ago
TopixEarly in the Austin City Limits taping last night, Punch Brothers frontman Chris Thile mentioned an episode of the landmark PBS program from 1990 featuring Strength in Numbers, a supergroup once composed of Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Mark O'Connor, Edgar ... more info

The Chieftans: Voice of Ages – review

4597 days ago
Guardian Music(Decca)Inveterate collaborators, the Chieftains celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new generation of roots acts. That most are drawn from Americana circles allows Paddy Moloney et al to emphasise folk's transatlantic trade, with Bon Iver lamenti... more info

The Chieftains: Voice of Ages – review

4599 days ago
Guardian Music(Hear Music/Decca)The Chieftains, who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, are still the world's best-loved Irish folk band, both for their superb musicianship and their sense of adventure – working with anyone from Mick Jagger to Alison Kra... more info

Live Around Town This Week

4645 days ago
KEXP SeattleAnother fantastic week of shows ahead with something for just about every taste. Starting Monday, Yukon Blonde and Jon Pontrello are at the Sunset. Tuesday, Cloud Nothings are at the Crocodile, Punch Brothers are at Neptune Theatre, and Crocodiles ar... more info

The Chieftains - Voice of Ages (album stream)

4656 days ago
Totally Fuzzy Voice of Ages, a fine new set of Chieftains collaborations with predominantly roots-driven, indie-style acts making up the guest list. Among the invited: Bon Iver, The Civil Wars, Punch Brothers, The Low Anthem and more. Producing with Moloney is Am... more info

Punch Brothers played Rockwood Music Hall (pics, setlist); Michael Daves plays there every Tuesday

4657 days ago
Brooklyn Veganphotos by David Andrako Punch Brothers @ Rockwood Music Hall - 2/20/2012 Chris Thile and his Punch Brothers returned to one of their old haunts, Rockwood Music Hall last night (2/20) for a jam packed, semi-private, record-release show that we... more info

Punch Brothers: Who's Feeling Young Now? – review

4660 days ago
Guardian Music(Nonesuch)New York's Punch Brothers are a niche interest that is rapidly growing; their blend of Americana and bluegrass, stretched across jazz time signatures and spliced with elements of funk and rock, won them Grammy nominations in 2010. This is n... more info

Punch Brothers: 'We're ready to be heard'

4667 days ago
Guardian MusicWith their Bach encores and Radiohead covers, Punch Brothers aren't your average bluegrass bandBefore Punch Brothers' show at west London's Bush Hall last month, I saw a young man turn to his friend at the bar and ask: "What are you supposed to drink... more info

Sleeve notes: Rustie wins the Guardian first album award

4669 days ago
Guardian MusicMusic news, reviews and discussion from the last seven daysThe Guardian's first album award goes to: Rustie – Glass Swords Russell "Rustie" Whyte speaks to Tim JonzeListen to Glass Swords in its entiretyFind out who the other nominees wereIn the ne... more info

Punch Brothers: Who's Feeling Young Now? – review

4669 days ago
Guardian Music(Nonesuch)Last month, this outrageously virtuosic and experimental bluegrass-pop-jazz band from New York turned up at a small London venue and gave what will surely be one of the most memorable concerts of the year. Now the five-piece Punch Brothers ... more info

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