A little ways back I got distracted & neglected a thread on bluegrass reccomendations

Here's some of the Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, and Blues acts that have been keeping me moving lately

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades are lots of fun. This is "Whiskey"
https://open.spotify.com/track/0n59rZeYlyGc5EQ9A0Ntvu?si=c2lT9s2cTkC-eAh8O5bc3w
1/×

"Nail That Catfish to a Tree"
by Angus Whyte and the Irish Rednecks
https://open.spotify.com/track/3Is0F6KKgYQSNCCokJxulm?si=tb5viWM9T5WCIlRQFiTJlQ
2/x

The Possum Ridge String Orchestra's album "On The Road Again" is the one that got me really enthusiastic about banjos in general
https://open.spotify.com/album/1ifBR5zBhs1HcXur0NELbv?si=r2Uam4-DR8meOmCGHNNHGA
3/x

Pickin' On Series is an incredible collection of bluegrass covers.

Link to Artist Profile via Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AEIKVwB27miPI3uJxM4Dw?si=t9ryZNIhRoWOr-u6apt4ng
4/x

I understand that some people do feel fatigued by Old Crow Medicine Show because of that one overplayed song.

But in my mind, the album "Big Iron World" will never get old.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5WIghlR8eYL5qo0WqfEq38?si=cEGrq1fgTHqM4n7t6k5ZYA
5/x

I'm new to Holy Locus but I really like their "Fever Dream" album
6/x https://open.spotify.com/album/6Voz4CbRCeBmjOAl6cQYeO?si=jvIvlhwhQiGPZMok7mFZ3g

Gangstagrass carefully combines Bluegrass, Folk and Americana influences with Hip-Hop and are unmatched in their niche style.
7/x https://open.spotify.com/album/6trlOsBxQqEAOSPZtP1Btt?si=cGnCRaM3Sp2HJbD5hBjGhQ

The Armadillos were brought to my attention today via DM. Music reccomendations are always welcome in my inbox. Thank you.
8/x https://open.spotify.com/artist/6R23d4yEDGw3CFHeoTTIS1?si=X3annP5gQNOvpE24gafOrg

The Bridge City Sinners are a band from the Pacific Northwest who were also brought to my attention today via DM. Their genre was reported to me as "Murder Folk" which sounds pretty cool. https://open.spotify.com/artist/67koLjNJIwd3at8sM8EAkt?si=mIgdTvfBTtaVYVIsCCVBiw

Never heard of "Murder Folk" before but I'm pretty sure this Johnny Cash song should qualify
https://open.spotify.com/track/1HAVWrCGMtLQO7keReGHkm?si=SUjUjj_qTT-upgxkReybhQ
10/x

More of what I would call Murder Folk
11/x https://open.spotify.com/track/6r91uvAJZZcKAujE7iGIZQ?si=9XMTLXNMQtu-1dE81t7FOw

State-Sanctioned-Murder Folk:

Johnny Cash's version is more famous but I prefer this performance by the song's writer (and my personal hero) Shel Silverstein. https://open.spotify.com/track/5vZrcad1uM8DwxVcamlRA1?si=MNH8e0TtSlehNaczqM2WiA

This Dr. Hook album is loaded with songs written by Shel Silverstein. If you are unfamiliar with Uncle Shelby's adult material, I feel like you are missing out big time.
13/x https://open.spotify.com/album/0U2I58Kp4n7YvqFkBVYoeQ?si=5j0hTH8KSdqZ69xMt8kkKA

Most of the time I avoid "Best-of" compilations, but "The Best of Shel Silverstein" is a notable exception.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5DgQfilvz7IVau96FjBGdO?si=8n_vBtThS0CK4qgLmOoe1A
14/15

Finishing this thread with a reminder that John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd were musical icons as well as groundbreaking comedic actors and writers.

Just like @drmistercody

Listen to their performances. Watch The Blues Brothers at the very least weekly
15/15 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cHFz6lrt7KAsBV8j2Ny1g?si=WiFMns2YSuK9xSM737ucJg