Papa Truck Papa Truck

These guys hail from the bluegrass hotbed of High Wycombe and this is their debut release. They have a wide range of influences from The Beatles to Van Halen and George Formby to Union Station, which combine to create an eclectic mix of upbeat, self-penned songs. Visit website >>

Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys The Moon Shines Still

This band from Somerset have only been around a few years but are already established as one of the most popular groups on the festival scene. Their original songs, combined with some of the finest vocal harmonies around, have earned them a dedicated following both within the bluegrass scene and beyond. Visit website >>

Howard Burton Britain by Bluegrass

Howard has been involved in British bluegrass for many years, and has played in some of the country's best bands. He currently plays with Deep River. He produced this solo album to celebrate 20 years of playing banjo and bluegrass. It features some of the best British pickers and singers around today including Bob Winquist, Dan Norton and Paul Hill. Visit website >>

Daily Planet Daily Planet Live

Daily Planet are not your average bluegrass band, fusing the music with Celtic, rock and jazz to produce a completely unique sound. Led by Leon Hunt on banjo, the band have existed for over a decade and played festivals all over the world. This is their first release in many years and is a great example of their talent and creativity. Visit website >>

Cool Mandolin Company An American Tradition

The Cool Mandolin Company was set up in 2006 to promote the instrument and fund mandolin scholarships. "An American Tradition" features playing from some of the best mandolin players in the US, Canada and the UK including Justin Moses, Sierra Hull, Simon Mayor, Ben Winship and Andrew Collins. You'll hear all sort of genres, such as bluegrass and newgrass, folk, jazz and Celtic. Visit website >>