Tim O’Brien co-founded Hot Rize in 1978 and has spent the decades since as one of bluegrass’s most prolific writers. “Nellie Kane” became a Hot Rize signature. “Walk the Way the Wind Blows” and “Hold to a Dream” carry his thoughtful, restless side. “Look Down That Lonesome Road” is his take on a traditional theme. “Less and Less” and “Hard Pressed” round out the catalog. Nine songs here that bluegrass bands have picked up.

Each song’s page on Picker’s Guide has chord charts, lyrics, recordings, and song history.