The Bluegrass Standard – Sept 2025 Out Now.
September’s issue of The Bluegrass Standard leads with Tony Kamel, the frontman of Wood & Wire, who’s going solo with We’re All Gonna Live, a raw, character-driven album that balances weighty subjects with hope and heart.
The Bluegrass Standard – Sept 2025
This month’s issue also introduces Maya de Vitry, the genre-blending singer-songwriter whose work dances between folk, Americana, and indie rock, while taking a closer look at the visionary Billy Blue Records, where grit, passion, and artistry have paved the road to success for both label and artist.
Also featured this month:
- Clyde Mattocks – Often called the best pedal steel player in the world, still blazing trails across genres.
- Swamp Dogg – At 81, this soul maverick has stunned the industry with a bluegrass album no one expected.
- World Bluegrass Day – From mission to movement, this global celebration is finding new momentum.
- B Chord Live – From brewery to premier NC venue, Melanie Bartenstein and Marty Dougherty are building a hub for food, music, and community.
- Ty Herndon – Celebrating 30 years since his first number one hit with a PBS special with a two-volume retrospective album.
- DownRiver Collective – This IBMA Momentum Award-winning band blends tradition and modern fire into every performance.
- Ty Gilpin & Shift Music Services – A new era of music promotion focused on independence, innovation, and artist-centered growth.
- Gena Britt – From North Carolina dance halls to the national stage, her bluegrass journey continues to inspire.
- Christian Ward – The new fiddler for both The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, is bringing a fresh flair to classic sounds.
Also not to be missed is the feature article on Celebrity Restaurants across Appalachia, where famous faces are crafting dining experiences that blend star power with regional soul.
Visit The Bluegrass Standard – Sept 2025 issue here.
