Monday Music Appreciation #62: Some good new bluegrass

As mentioned in my "An offer I can't refuse post," my last "official" shift at the Winspear last week introduced me to Sierra Ferrell, a talented musician from West Virginia. None of my colleagues knew a thing about her before the shift, but by the end, we were all fans. She put on a wonderful performance, and her back up band was outstanding. (Her opener, Willi Carlisle, was no slouch either!)

One of my favourite usher friends said, "I'm really getting Dolly Parton vibes here," and I told Tara how I'd been listening to a Best of Sierra Ferrell playlist on Spotify when Dolly's Coat of Many Colors started playing, and I thought, how did Dolly end up on this list? But no, it was Sierra's cover of Dolly's hit, and it was that well done.

During last week's concert, Sierra spoke openly about her personal challenges as a young participant in the music industry, the value of therapy, and how she values her relationship with God. The song below, she admitted, came out of that relationship. 

There are many things I'll miss about being a regular staff at the Winspear, but a big one is being exposed to newer musical talent that I wouldn't run into otherwise and be able to share with you. But I'll keep my ears open. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy Lighthouse by Sierra Ferrell.