Speaking to EZRA with a Bluegrass Accent
Two mandolin players reconnected after twenty years to create complex compositions that blend classical technique with roots music virtuosity. Three albums later, they're just getting started.
Roots Music
One from the Heart — Jerry David Decicca Faces Mortality on 'Cardiac Country'
Recording with legendary pedal steel player B.J. Cole, DeCicca created an album that uncannily foretold his upcoming heart surgery. 'Cardiac Country' captures both the anxiety of facing mortality and the renewed appreciation for life that followed.
Sifting Through Bluegrass Traditions with Max Wareham
Max Wareham's multidisciplinary background informs every note of his debut album 'DAGGOMIT!' The banjo player brings a historian's perspective while collaborating with bluegrass legends to create something reverent while refreshingly playful.
Hitting the Pavement — Cary Baker's Love Letter to Busking
In 'Down on the Corner,' the veteran music publicist chronicles his four-decade journey from Maxwell Street to global sidewalks, revealing how spontaneous street performances shaped both his life and music history.
The Moonlit Melodies of Captain's Audio Project
Veteran Portland musician James Cook transforms camping trips into heartfelt songs on his album 'Waiting For The Moon' and embarks on a musical quest through the wilderness with his National Tenor Resonator guitar.