Billy Strings has come a long way in the last few years. His songwriting and out-of-this-world guitar playing helped him become one of the biggest names in modern bluegrass. That opened doors to ...

Billy Strings is a man of many talents: A preternaturally skilled guitarist, a soulful singer, a thoughtful interpreter, a crafty songwriter, a charismatic stage presence. But his greatest feat to ...

Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. After his mother's death this past June, music became a source of catharsis.

Billy Strings is an awfully cocky stage name for a young guitarist. But he is living up to his moniker. Last year, Strings filled the Ohio State University football stadium for a concert. This year, ...

There are no off days for Cryptopsy. The Canadian death-metal band is on a night off just outside of Baltimore when Westword rings, but instead of indulging in the local fare of soft-shell crab and ...