Ashes to Immortality on its brand of free-range American roots; show tonight at the Granada

New bluegrass and roots bands form and fall apart frequently in these parts. Breaking apart from the pack of banjo-totin’ musicians is tough. How does local roots act Ashes to Immortality try to stand out from the rest?

“It’s all heart,” says Sonny Sparks, bassist. “No cutting corners, no face-paint, no gimmicks. We want to share moving, beautiful music because it’s beautiful.” Read on for Sparks’ thoughts on recording, bluegrass and Split Lip Rayfield.