Spring is in full swing, and so is the May issue of The Bluegrass Standard! This month, we’re celebrating roots music's past, present, and future with stories spanning decades and genres. We kick things off with Thomm Jutz, the Bavarian-born songwriter behind some of Bluegrass' biggest hits recorded by John Prine, Nanci Griffith, and Balsam Range. Then, we spotlight Matt Brown, who’s making two-finger banjo picking more accessible and bringing Old-Time and bluegrass players together. Legends take center stage with a deep dive into Asleep at the Wheel, the Western swing powerhouse that has spent over 50 years shaping American roots music. With 10 Grammy Awards under their belt and a new career retrospective on the horizon, the band is again hitting the road to continue their legacy. We also explore Dave Alvin’s music journey and his collaboration with Jimmie Dale Gilmore on their groundbreaking new release. Celebrate the all-female powerhouse Fox Crossing Stringband and meet Justyna Kelley of The Women of Kell
