Becky Buller has known almost unparalleled success as a musician for decades. Ten time IBMA award winner, member of the ground breaking First Ladies of Bluegrass, solo artist and bandleader, she nevertheless felt undeserving and anxious. Her mental health hit a major setback during the pandemic when she lost half her band and all her livelihood. She is not alone in this circumstance as a majority of independent musicians struggled with their mental health during this trying time. Not everyone turned this tumult into art however. With the help of a Freshgrass Commission, Becky and her band recorded “Jubilee” at North Adams’ Studio 9 last year.

The album is a song cycle of her journey through this crisis; the ups and downs of her depression are chronicled throughout “Jubilee”. It is an astounding piece of work, lyrically and instrumentally. It’s a brave and honest look at this artist in crisis; along with her hopeful prayerful recovery.

The segment includes the entire “Jubilee” cycle interspersed with Becky’s honest assesment of the songs on this latest Dark Shadows Recording. Highly recommended.