Missy Raines is one of the most iconic musicians and band leaders in bluegrass music. She is the most awarded bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association and, together with her group Allegheny, she is a sought-after performer on the acoustic music circuit where she continues to inspire a generation of young women. On Love & Trouble, Raines expands her exploration of traditionally-rooted bluegrass through a set of original songs, fresh covers and reworkings of traditional ballads. Teaming up again with producer Alison Brown, she shines a spotlight on the members of her touring band Allegheny on the new release: Tristan Scroggins (mandolin, vocals), Ellie Hakanson (fiddle, vocals), Ben Garnett (guitar, vocals) and Eli Gilbert (banjo, vocals). “Raines continues to reach far beyond the confines of bluegrass with her inventiveness… Her roots remain distinctively bluegrass, while her originals and arrangements reflect her eclectic taste.” —Strings Magazine “Raines is not only a superb bassist but also an excellent singer, with a matter-of-fact, low-key delivery, that’s sometimes hushed, sometimes seductive, sometimes channeling a simmering unease.” —New York Music Daily
