We’re living in an amazing time when all information is easily accessible to everyone, including musicians and their fans. At the same time, sometimes there’s just too much information and noise (“thank you”, AI). It’s not always easy to find authentic art, especially if creators focus more on making art than fighting the algorithm that’s … Read more
This tenth year of New Aliquot’s existence has been great! We made a lot of new music with David Benda, played for amazing audiences at clubs and festivals, and our single has just been released. It features two of my compositions—a radical remake of the song In My Next Life from our previous band Křeni’s … Read more
In June 2026, I was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). I first heard the idea that I should run for the position at the European Bluegrass Summit in 2025 from Paul Schiminger—the former (and current interim) executive director of the IBMA. Although I was flattered, I didn’t … Read more
It’s been seven long years since the release of my last album, Overtones. My conscience can no longer bear to put off working on the next one 😊 I’ve been collecting material in the form of musical ideas for a long time. Still, there’s always something more important that pushes my own projects to the back burner, since they’re … Read more
Reprinted from Bluegrass Letters 26/1 In January 2026, I attended the major music conference Your Roots Are Showing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I first heard about it from my friend, banjoist, and organizer Lluís Gómez. He had already participated last year as a speaker and organizer of a music event (the Al Ras Bluegrass & … Read more
Like probably everyone else, I have ambitions. At the top of my musical ambitions has been solo performing for many years. I have always been fascinated by the individual abilities of people (not only in music), and as a listener, I enjoy them most during solo performances. Naturally, I have also wanted to try it … Read more
I haven’t even had time to recap last year, and I could already be writing stories about this year. But I want to record the most interesting moments of 2025 for myself, because music has once again allowed me to experience things, meet people, and visit places that I would never have dreamed of without … Read more
Article taken from Bluegrassové listy 25/4 (Bluegrass Letters) – the quarterly magazine of the Bluegrass Association of the Czech Republic. In the last issue of Bluegrass Letters, I enjoyed reading the interview with the Turner brothers, who participated in this year’s Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp*, held in June 2025 in Maryville, Tennessee. I thought that … Read more
One of the things I love most about music is the opportunity it gives me to discover the world. This summer has been generous to me in this respect. I invite you to join me on a virtual musical trip to the USA 🔗, the Netherlands 🔗, Sweden 🔗, and Orkney (Scotland)🔗. USA – … Read more
My year 2024 was full of musical experiences of many kinds – performing, teaching, practicing, composing, recording, traveling, organizing, record launches, awards, exploring new music, acquiring new instruments… 🫢 Check out the photos and videos below to document the highlights. I appreciate immensely the time and trust I received from every concert visitor, every workshop … Read more
In 2025 it will be ten years since I started organizing ATAmusic music camps. If you would like to know more about any of them and maybe even participate, write to me. I will also be teaching at several international camps as an invited guitar and fiddle tutor. Click on the links below for … Read more