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Instrumental Bluegrass

Instrumental bluegrass is a vibrant music genre that showcases the virtuosic prowess and interplay between traditional acoustic string instruments such as the banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and dobro. Often characterized by its lightning-fast tempos and intricate, melodic lines, this genre is steeped in the folk traditions of Appalachia and infused with elements of jazz improvisation and the blues. Artists like Tony Rice and Jerry Douglas are celebrated for their innovative techniques and the way they push the boundaries of their instruments, while bands like Strength In Numbers and The Infamous Stringdusters emphasize complex arrangements and harmonic richness. The music's rootsy yet sophisticated sound invites listeners to a world of high-energy picking, soulful melodies, and foot-tapping rhythms that encapsulate the essence of American acoustic musicianship.

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Folk Jazz Traditional Music Country Contemporary Folk Americana Bluegrass Traditional Folk Newgrass Progressive Bluegrass Old-time Appalachian Folk

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Bluegrass Progressive Bluegrass Mandolin Bluegrass Fiddle Country Newgrass Banjo European Fingerstyle Folk

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

The Infamous Stringdusters

Single - Released October 16, 2026

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October 16, 2026

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
September 4

The Mystery (20th Anniversary Edition)
Tommy Emmanuel
15 tracks
August 13

What a Wonderful World (Live)
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
May 29

Blown Away
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
May 1

Irish Dance, Vol. 2
Craig Duncan
12 tracks
May 1

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
Bryan Sutton•
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
April 3

King of the Fairies / An Comhra Donn
Craig Duncan
1 tracks
March 6

Let’s Sing Our Song
Jason Carter•
Michael Cleveland
1 tracks
February 13

20/20
The Infamous Stringdusters
20 tracks
January 21

Up from the Bottom
The Infamous Stringdusters
5 tracks
January 21

Up from the Bottom
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
December 5, 2025

Dancing on the Moon
The Infamous Stringdusters
4 tracks
November 21

The Christmas Song
Rob Ickes
1 tracks
November 21

Not For Kids Only (Deluxe Edition)
Jerry Garcia•
David Grisman
16 tracks
November 7

Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 2
Chris Thile
15 tracks
October 24

Light At The End of The Day
The Infamous Stringdusters
3 tracks
October 15

Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau
Chris Thile
3 tracks
October 10

Living In The Light
Tommy Emmanuel
11 tracks
October 3

BANJOVIAL
Damien O'Kane•
Ron Block
12 tracks
September 23

He's Still Out There
Rob Scallon
1 tracks
September 23

Shenandoah
Jerry Garcia•
David Grisman
2 tracks
September 19

Dead Man Walking
The Infamous Stringdusters
2 tracks
September 18

Black and White To Color
Tommy Emmanuel
2 tracks
September 15

Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: IV. Menuet I - V. Menuet II / Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga
Chris Thile
2 tracks
August 22

Anton's Slide / I Asked For A Hamster
Damien O'Kane•
Ron Block
1 tracks
August 21

Scarlett's World
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
August 15

Orphan Train (From The Original Soundtrack: Night Of The Orphan Train)
Trey Hensley•
Rob Ickes
1 tracks
August 12

Working Man Blues
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
July 17

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson (Original Game Soundtrack)
Rob Scallon
24 tracks
July 9

Songs From Space
The Infamous Stringdusters
30 tracks
May 16

RATtime
Rob Scallon
1 tracks
May 9

Bluegrass Tributes: Tom Petty (Instrumental Bluegrass Covers of Rock & Pop)
Craig Duncan
6 tracks
April 23

All These Roads
JigJam•
Rob Ickes
1 tracks
April 11

Sonic Boom
Andrew Huang•
Rob Scallon
25 tracks
April 4

American Girl
Craig Duncan
1 tracks
March 28

Carry Me Back To The Bluegrass
Big Country Bluegrass
12 tracks
March 21

Live at The Sydney Opera House
Tommy Emmanuel
15 tracks
March 14

Carter & Cleveland
Michael Cleveland•
Jason Carter
11 tracks
February 28

Ralph’s Banjo Special
Kristin Scott Benson•
Gena Britt•
Alison Brown
1 tracks
February 24

Settlement (Heard Again Cover) [From Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson]
Rob Scallon
1 tracks

September 4, 2026

The Mystery (20th Anniversary Edition)
Tommy Emmanuel
15 tracks
May 1

Irish Dance, Vol. 2
Craig Duncan
12 tracks
February 13

20/20
The Infamous Stringdusters
20 tracks
January 21

Up from the Bottom
The Infamous Stringdusters
5 tracks
December 5, 2025

Dancing on the Moon
The Infamous Stringdusters
4 tracks
November 21

Not For Kids Only (Deluxe Edition)
Jerry Garcia•
David Grisman
16 tracks
November 7

Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 2
Chris Thile
15 tracks
October 10

Living In The Light
Tommy Emmanuel
11 tracks
October 3

BANJOVIAL
Damien O'Kane•
Ron Block
12 tracks
July 17

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson (Original Game Soundtrack)
Rob Scallon
24 tracks
July 9

Songs From Space
The Infamous Stringdusters
30 tracks
May 9

Bluegrass Tributes: Tom Petty (Instrumental Bluegrass Covers of Rock & Pop)
Craig Duncan
6 tracks
April 11

Sonic Boom
Andrew Huang•
Rob Scallon
25 tracks
March 28

Carry Me Back To The Bluegrass
Big Country Bluegrass
12 tracks
March 21

Live at The Sydney Opera House
Tommy Emmanuel
15 tracks
March 14

Carter & Cleveland
Michael Cleveland•
Jason Carter
11 tracks
February 21

Hope
Mikkel Ploug
11 tracks
January 31

G3: 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour
Joe Satriani•
Eric Johnson•
Steve Vai
27 tracks
January 22

Songs from the Mountain
The Infamous Stringdusters
35 tracks
December 13, 2024

Bare Bones, Vol. 2: The Duo Recordings (Other Tunes & Arrangements)
Jerry Garcia•
David Grisman
16 tracks

October 16, 2026

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
August 13

What a Wonderful World (Live)
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
May 29

Blown Away
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
May 1

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
Bryan Sutton•
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
April 3

King of the Fairies / An Comhra Donn
Craig Duncan
1 tracks
March 6

Let’s Sing Our Song
Jason Carter•
Michael Cleveland
1 tracks
January 21

Up from the Bottom
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
November 21, 2025

The Christmas Song
Rob Ickes
1 tracks
October 24

Light At The End of The Day
The Infamous Stringdusters
3 tracks
October 15

Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau
Chris Thile
3 tracks
September 23

He's Still Out There
Rob Scallon
1 tracks
September 23

Shenandoah
Jerry Garcia•
David Grisman
2 tracks
September 19

Dead Man Walking
The Infamous Stringdusters
2 tracks
September 18

Black and White To Color
Tommy Emmanuel
2 tracks
September 15

Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: IV. Menuet I - V. Menuet II / Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga
Chris Thile
2 tracks
August 22

Anton's Slide / I Asked For A Hamster
Damien O'Kane•
Ron Block
1 tracks
August 21

Scarlett's World
Tommy Emmanuel
1 tracks
August 15

Orphan Train (From The Original Soundtrack: Night Of The Orphan Train)
Trey Hensley•
Rob Ickes
1 tracks
August 12

Working Man Blues
The Infamous Stringdusters
1 tracks
May 16

RATtime
Rob Scallon
1 tracks