It’s refreshing to hear traditional bluegrass played with drive and vigor and sung from the heart. This outfit does just that. Recorded live, we get a solid, gritty sound that cuts to the core. While some bands try to present punk versions of the old-time bluegrass and others try to bring it up-to-date, this band takes on the material on its terms and meets it head on with earnestness and honesty. Read Full Article Here...

“Just had to tell you how much I loved your project. The vocals both lead and harmony were superb, & the instrumental work was awesome! You have repeated the sound that is no longer heard in bluegrass music today! It is the sound that was heard in the late 40's & early 50's. You have taken bluegrass music back to its roots! This project yells out, "listen to me, I have something important to say". I played this project numerous times, & it sounded fresh & new each time I played it. On a scale of 1 to 10, this is definitely a 10... I can't wait to share it with my listeners. Regards, Al Shusterman KCBL Radio” 

- Al Shusterman, KCBL News (May 21, 2014)

With this recording effort, Johnny Campbell re-creates a pre-digital recording session where musicians gather around a single microphone in the studio and play until something is ‘good enough.’ Read Full Article Here...

I will keep an eye out for Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters out there on the festival circuit. I wish them success in this increasingly competitive bluegrass band business. This CD is proof that traditions are still being passed from generation to generation. Thanks to guys like Johnny Campbell, this music will never fade. Osmosis lives. Read full article here...