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Published on 2026-06-15
Fascinating bluegrass wunderkind Ettore Buzzini serves up a short-form Southern Gothic murder ballad with his new single, “Out in the Marshy Waters,” available now through Patuxent Music.
LISTEN TO “OUT IN THE MARSHY WATERS”
The fast-paced tale blends banjo-driven bluegrass with psychological drama, set among cypress swamps and shadowy marshes. The song is the frantic confession of a tortured soul consumed by a guilty conscience.
Buzzini’s distinctive style and songwriting propel the track with energy, using bluegrass drive to heighten the feel of the Lowcountry thriller. Blending a swamp-haunted atmosphere that recalls Charlie Daniels’ “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” with the psychological unraveling of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “Out in the Marshy Waters” tells the story of a soul pursued by the guilt of his crime. Drawing from the Appalachian tradition of murder ballads, the song rapidly unfolds toward a tragic end.
Buzzini says:
“I’ve always been drawn to storytelling in songs—artists like Charlie Daniels and Del McCoury, strong stories with imagery and a good plot line. I’ve always loved the mood created by those great storytellers, like in the ‘Wooly Swamp,’ and ballads like ‘White House Blues.’”
“Out in the Marshy Waters” is the newest single from Buzzini’s upcoming album, Blue, Blue, Blue, arriving August 7. The recording features Buzzini on lead vocals and banjo, joined by Christopher Henry on mandolin, Patrick McAvinue on fiddle and Mark Schatz on bass.
With “Out in the Marshy Waters,” Buzzini further cements the growing belief among musicians and industry veterans that he is a generational talent. While his prodigious banjo ability and charismatic stage presence first drew attention within the bluegrass world, the song reveals something deeper at work.
Combining elite musicianship with cinematic storytelling and sophisticated songwriting craft, Buzzini is emerging as far more than a young virtuoso. He is becoming one of the most distinctive artistic voices of his generation, leaving listeners eager to see where his evolution leads next.
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Title: “Out in the Marshy Waters”
Artist: Ettore Buzzini
Label: Patuxent Music
Release date: June 5, 2026
Writer: Ettore Buzzini
Publisher: Patuxent Music, BMI
Genre: Bluegrass
ISRC: US-AKW-26-39301
UPC: 660498039311
Ettore Buzzini: Lead vocals and banjo
Christopher Henry: Mandolin
Patrick McAvinue: Fiddle
Mark Schatz: Bass
Producer, mixing and mastering: Tom Mindte
Art design: Ettore Buzzini
6/17 – WDVX Summer Series at Yee-Haw Brewing
6/19 – Greenville, NC – Poe Mill Music Hall
6/20 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Folk Society Front Porch Concert Series
Ettore Buzzini, pronounced “Letter-A,” is being hailed as a “generational talent,” “total package” and “bluegrass heartthrob” in bluegrass music. The young Swiss-American artist’s performances are rooted in tradition but feature an innovative banjo style, distinctive vocals and a gift for songwriting.
Buzzini’s music brings together the iconic acoustic sounds of bluegrass, the youthful energy of rock guitar virtuosos and the emotional impact of classical romantic music.
He has been garnering attention for his bluegrass intensity, winning the prestigious FreshGrass Award and being featured by Béla Fleck and Pete Wernick of Hot Rize. His upcoming album, Blue, Blue, Blue, features bluegrass artists Danny Paisley, Michael Cleveland and Christopher Henry.
Buzzini has appeared at MerleFest, FloydFest, Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, WDVX Big Plate, the Béla Fleck Banjo Concert and IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh. WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour called his group “one of the best young bands in America.”
Stay up to date on shows, new releases and more at EttoreBuzzini.com.
