The Pentagram String Band Kansas City, Missouri
The PSB are a satanic bluegrass band from KCMO. They are suspicious of traditional bluegrass and play a style of gothic folk, punk and thrash metal. Often involving cannibalism and murder, their lyrics focus on themes of satan, misery and the joys of death ... more
The Pentagram String Band recommends:
Burn (Original Pre-Covid Release)
by Tail Light Rebellion
Pure Irish folk to fuck to. Howlin guitars and accordion. Fav track - You’re Not An Outlaw
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One Fine, Sweet & Sunny Day
by Andrew R Morris
Bluegrass vs electronica. This album is solid gold. Fav track - Tell Me Frank
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A Letter To My Friends
by Duane Mark
We’ve opened up for this man more times than I can count. He’s got fiddles, lovely vocals, guitars and a stand up bass waiting on you. Fav track - Slow Dying
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Old Habits
by Kat Wallace and David Sasso
This New Haven duo write bright and emotionally resonant folk music where sweeping strings elevate gorgeous melodies.
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Wealth of Sorrow
by Cahalen Morrison
Bright and skipping songs that foreground the sound of the banjo and fingerstyle guitar in music that feels timeless.
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A partnership between Yep Roc and The Southern Folklife Collection, the LP features a never-before-heard live performance by Doc Watson.
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