I saw Alison at the Down From The Mountain concert Friday night . The show was fantastic. Check out the Del McCoury band.
Bluegrass, the answer is Bluegrass. whey Real musicians playing real instruments and playing it FAST!!!
Del McCoury Band
Those guys rocked. Lol, Can you say that about bluegrass?
Here's a link from David Grishman's page. Other bluegrass bands, etc.
Link
Don't you live in Virginia? Ever go to the Bluegrass Convention in Galax? Used to have one every year,and EVERYBODY showed up to play and listen. I haven't been to one since about 74,but they are most likely still going on.