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Interview: Bryan Sutton on Hot Rize’s 40th Anniversary

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Flatpicking guitar great Bryan Sutton is still very much the “new guy” in Hot Rize. After all, he’s only served as guitarist in the legendary bluegrass band since 2002, filling in for the band’s late, great co-founder Charles Sawtelle. The rest of the band? Pete Wernick, Nick Forster and Tim O’Brien (not to mention their Red Knuckles  and the Trailblazersalter egos) have been at it for 40 years and counting.

As the group celebrates its big anniversary with a new live album, Hot Rize 40th Anniversary Bash , we decided to check in with Sutton to talk about the live recordings, how his playing has evolved over the years and learn what guitars are currently keeping him busy.

Fretboard Journal : Congratulations on the release of the new album. What’s your schedule look like?

Bryan Sutton:  It’s been a busy summer. Now is sort of the calm between the storms, I guess. It’s busiest in the summer, kind of low-key in September and October and then touring gets busy in November and December.

FJ:  More Hot Rize dates?

BS:  Yeah. The main batch of new record Hot Rize stuff will kick off November 1st through about the 19th.

FJ:  Speaking of which, we’re premiering a video of you guys playing “Out on The Ocean” [above] at the Hot Rize 40th Anniversary Bash . Can you set the stage about this concert and what it felt like going into it?

BS: Well, the concert kind of came together in pieces. I think Nick was the catalyst in saying, “Hey, it’s the band’s 40th anniversary… how do we acknowledge it?” The band’s energy is more about partying and fun than nostalgia. That formulated itself into three nights at the Boulder Theater with pals Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Stuart Duncan. Bluegrass, being what it is… you get all the right ingredients together and just start playing tunes. The Hot Rize party was the anchor of most of the set list.

But then there was plenty of room to feature Sam or Stuart or Jerry over the three nights; some of the stuff made the record, some of it didn’t. For folks that were there, you got to hear a lot of different things from all those guys. “Out on the Ocean” was one of Sam’s contributions to the three nights and it’s cool to hear Sam and Tim sing together. It’s one of my favorite things about it. It’s kind of vocal duet all the way through.

FJ:  And what guitar were you playing for these nights?

BS:  That was the 1936 Martin D-28 that I’ve been trying to favor and commit to for the last almost two years now.

FJ:  And how is that going for you? [laughter]

BS:  It’s going well. This was a good summer for it. Back in May, I played it at DelFest in Maryland and it got its first real dose of festival humidity and heat. And it responded well. That’s when I first started noticing, “Hey, this guitar’s starting to open up.” I’m starting to feel some more kind of resonance and low-end, things like that. So it kind of kicked it up a notch this year.

FJ:  All from that one festival weekend?

BS:  Well, that’s just where I first noticed it, so it’s been a good year for that guitar. These Hot Rize shows [that ended up on the 40 th anniversary live album] were done back in January in Colorado, which is always a little tricky for instruments… to take them up to elevation in the thin air.

But this one, as far as a travel, D-28 bluegrass tool goes, deals with the elevation changes and humidity changes pretty well. I think this Hot Rize project may be kind of the first major sort of release I’ve used that guitar on.

FJ:  Do you bring a back-up guitar for shows like this or do you just assume Nick [Forster] will have one?

BS:  If we’re playing in Colorado, Nick’s got plenty of stuff laying around if should I need. But, I really try to do the bluegrass thing and focus on one instrument and really make it work. I like knowing I can do whatever I need to do with one guitar.

FJ:  How do you have it strung up?

BS:  It’s still the medium-gauge, D’Addario J17s. Michael Daves gave me a mixed set in July… I don’t know what you’d call it, it’s a mixture of the J17s and the NYXL [D’Addario’s steel core electric guitar strings], with the bronze windings on the steel core. He gave me a set of those in July and I think I really like them. I used them for a while and liked what they were doing, so I’m hoping to get a few more of those. But the mainstay is the D’Addario J17, medium-gauge.

FJ:  So are you saying that-that the string packet he gave you in July is still on your Martin?

BS:  You know what? I don’t think so. Maybe I’ve made one change since then.

FJ:  That’s kind of amazing considering all the playing you do.

BS:  Maybe two. I try to go as long as I can, I am not a fan new strings, at all, on any guitar.

FJ:  I don’t like changing strings, either. But for me it’s mostly out of laziness.

BS:  I would completely admit a big chunk of that as well in my case.

FJ:  Charles [Sawtelle] still has a few more years on you in Hot Rize, but you’ve been at it a while, since 2002. How has your own playing in the band evolved over those years?

BS:  That’s an interesting question. On the rhythm guitar side, I probably noticed more change, listening to Tim’s mandolin playing and just sort of getting inside, deeper and deeper into the repertoire. Tim’s mandolin playing is not so much like Sam Bush’s mandolin playing in bluegrass, which is a real heavy chop presence and more space in-between those chops.

Tim has that but there’s a lot more subdivision information in his mandolin playing. He’s kind of driving the band. His mandolin rhythm with the chop and more of that almost guitar-esque subdivision really is a big factor in the engine of Hot Rize. You know, because he’s lead singing the majority of the time. It’s just the driving energy and force that we’re all kind of finding our way around.

Usually in bluegrass, you would subdivide a little more. I find in Hot Rize, I continue to kind of play less and less…. I’m doing more of the chop. Not a real muted chop, but just a little more sort of spank on the back beats. And then, the lesson from Charles that is always a good lesson for any bluegrass guitar rhythm player to learn, is space to the extreme — backing way out or making certain runs that you do more prominent by contrasting that space with a lot of activity or a large bass run.

I find myself doing that more and more. And some of that’s just driven because I still, from childhood, have sort of an imprint of the Hot Rize sound and I’m a fan of that. In my playing with Hot Rize, I just sort of try to be a filter for that. I just try to let whatever’s in my brain that feels like a Hot Rize sound come through me, without being too conscious.

FJ:  Do you feel like that less is more’ philosophy oozes into your solo stuff as well as you get older?

BS: Maybe. Here’s the thing: As Hot Rize, as opposed to some of the other bluegrass live situations that I’ve found myself in over the last 25 years, we don’t really play a lot of extremely fast music. There’s plenty of tempo there, but there’s a lot of mid-range and a lot of melody, a lot of singing. As a result, I do find myself more melodic these days — staying true to a melody or even in my improv really trying to let the melody be the feature. Solos feel more like a variation on a melodic theme, more than just a rip through some bluegrass vocabulary.

I guess that’s a general maturing, probably. But I also feel like it’s just what the band needs, no matter what.

FJ:  What’s next for you over the next year or so?

BS:  I am also at a point where I am sort of re-tooling slightly. That could kind of go a lot of different ways, but, I am not so much of a journeyman, guitar road guy at all. I’ve always kept the Nashville business alive with sessions and now the ArtistWorks teaching keeps me around the house. That’s a big part of who I am, personally and professionally.

Hot Rize is the closest thing I’ve ever had to a real consistent band. Most of everything I’ve ever been about is projects and things that sort of fly around, from one sort of bit of energy to the next. I guess ArtistWorks and sessions are the most sort of consistent bit of job-related energy. I like having something consistent like that that’s closer to home.

FJ:  Last question: Any new guitar purchases? Have you sold any guitars lately?

BS:  I’m not a great seller of guitars. What I have been into lately is finding these Island of Misfit Toys kind of guitars on Reverb. I love going there and finding Harmonys… I found this really cool Harmony Vagabond from the early ‘40s that the seller had X-braced. It was originally a ladder-braced guitar. I’ve been a fan of those and I’ve continued to find more of those little Epiphone Recording Model guitars, or the Epiphone Seville-style guitar, Style O, all-mahogany. I think they’re pretty cool. They all need a little bit of work on them to suit me, as far as playing and feeling like I can get the most out of it, but I really like what they’re doing. I like those small body guitars and I like their voices. It’s intriguing.

I also found this really cool Oahu that I think is rosewood back and a spruce top; it’s kind of like a really cool kind of 000 Martin. But that also needs some love. Little projects.

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“I’ve come and gone and rambled far, still finding notes on this guitar,” sings Bryan Sutton in the truth-telling title track to his new album, The More I Learn . It was the right choice, summing up Sutton’s approach to his remarkable career. “The more I learn/the more I learn/that I’ve sure got a lot more to learn.”

This is a musician who could assume from the acclaim that’s followed him for more than 20 years that he’s the one who knows it all. But that would be incompatible with his character, and it wouldn’t have enabled him become the fully rounded, always improving musician that he strives to be.

Since he arrived in Nashville  in the mid ‘90s, Sutton has been a young phenom, a trusted sideman, a sought-after studio instrumentalist, and a solo recording artist. On The More I Learn , he asserts himself as a songwriter and auteur in his own right – one who has assimilated wide-ranging influences in American roots music, and distilled them into something strong and personal. It’s the sound and approach he’ll be carrying forward as leader of his own band.

“It’s a manifestation of years of wanting to write more and sing more,” says Sutton. “I put doing this  off for a lot of years, choosing to be busy with other things. My journey has been playing for a lot of other people but feeling like I had more I wanted to do.”

Sutton had been writing original instrumentals on his guitar for years, and it’s extraordinary to be around him when he’s riffing and improvising on the fretboard. Lately, those spontaneous licks began inspiring lyrics and verses and choruses. And after being around the songwriting culture of Nashville for years, as well as his current run with bluegrass band Hot Rize, Sutton found himself figuring out what he wanted to say, and what kind of songwriter he wanted to be.

He says: “I’m dealing with some of the issues a lot of folks deal with early in their career, which is trying not to write somebody else’s song, and trying to be honest and learning to trust what’s inside me.”

Longtime fans will be gratified that these explorations have only drawn him closer to the mountain music and bluegrass on which he was raised. But this is, after all, an artist who once titled a solo album Not Too Far From The Tree . “I’m not trying to write modern bluegrass,” he says (with all due respect to modern bluegrass, of which he has played a lot). “I’m influenced by a lot of things, but at end of day (my music is) close to the ground. I like to listen to songs that grab me on a base emotion.”

Sutton’s name rippled through the world of bluegrass music when he started playing guitar with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in 1995. He was in his early 20s, fresh out of his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, and he could play with finesse and speed, but with enough power and dynamics to be heard clearly over the big Skaggs band. Soon, his musicianship began showing up on studio albums by country stars, iconic projects including Dolly Parton’s The Grass Is Blue album and key acoustic music projects such as Béla Fleck’s Acoustic Planet tour, when Sutton was called on to sub for his hero, guitarist Tony Rice.

While he juggled various studio and road commitments, Sutton made a string of guitar albums that solidified his stature as a preeminent instrumental recording artist and a leading figure in the evolution of bluegrass music. One highlight of many was winning a Grammy Award for a duet with North Carolina flatpicking icon Doc Watson. Every album had a story, and every song had a reason to be included.

The most recent major chapter of Sutton’s career has been his inclusion in Hot Rize, the legendary band that defined the bluegrass scene in Colorado in the 1980s. Now reconfigured, with Sutton replacing the late, great Charles Sawtelle, Hot Rize is writing original music again, which helped jumpstart Sutton’s interest in songwriting.

“We had some writing weekends together, which was a really good catalyst for my own process,” Sutton says. “You get on a thread and follow to its end. My writing started with the prep for (2015’s Western Skies album), and it really started taking off. Prior to that I’d never set aside whole days to write, and I started doing that.”

Sutton tracked his new collection of songs at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground studio in Nashville, which has become a refuge for roots musicians searching for a comfortable space and the in-house engineering mastery of Brandon Bell (Dierks Bentley, Sarah Jarosz). It was quickly decided that the industry standard approach of recording in isolation booths was wrong for this project. The musicians got back into the big room in a circle, just as they’d run the songs in rehearsal, and it worked much better as complete takes with no chances to fix things. “You accept some warts and some things that are slightly ragged around certain edges, but it all feels very real,” says Sutton. “I feel like I’ve tried to get to a point where I believe what’s in me, and I want to make that real for a listener.”

One such song is “Hills For The Head,” which ties the spirit of his Appalachian Mountain home to the Rocky Mountain magic of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where Sutton is a member of the famed “house band” with longtime colleagues Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Béla Fleck. He performs this one on the album as a solo with voice and guitar, but there are fine self-penned band songs as well. A Hot Rize writing session led to the brisk and tuneful “Walking Across This Land,” performed with fellow Hot Rizer Tim O’Brien singing harmony.

Several songs, including the romantic original “Play Me A Record,” and the Bob Dylan cover “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” are set with a spare instrumentation of one other guitar (Punch Brother Chris Eldridge) and bass (Samson Grisman), a configuration inspired by Doc Watson’s Southbound album, one of Sutton’s  lifelong favorites. “I just think that’s a killer sounding record. It always takes me to a place I need to go,” he  says. “It’s Doc doing a lot of fancy picking, but it’s not trying too hard. So if I am doing things that are a little more rhythmic or a little more brushy, that’s me trying to keep things from being too intricate – being satisfied with a good groove and a good tone on the guitar.”

Even with this new focus on vocals, the guitar remains prominent. In some cases, his intricate figures frame the songs, as with the ingratiating intro to “The More I Learn, while the pure instrumentals take us through various chapters of Sutton’s life. There’s a solo take on “Arkansas Traveler,” a traditional tune Bryan’s been flatpicking since he first learned how. The glowing, honest production takes us eight inches from Sutton’s picking hand and guitar top for a mesmerizing performance. New instrumentals worked up with full band treatment include the Irish-tinged “Virginia Creeper.” A melody inspired by the climbing, winding vine of that name is traded among Sutton, Noam Pikelny’s banjo, Casey Campbell’s mandolin, and Mike Barnett’s fiddle.

As a mountain musician from the bluegrass tradition, Sutton is esteemed in the school of American guitar that includes Doc Watson, Norman Blake, and Tony Rice. As a Nashville picker who loves finding something fresh to contribute in the studio for a variety of artists, he’s become an heir to the A-Team legacy of Chet Atkins, Hank Garland, and Ray Edenton. There’s even a strong case to be made that Sutton has injected a lot more bluegrass and traditional sensibility into the Music Row environment than would have been there without him. Sutton is certainly a lifelong learner, but we’d be naïve not to recognize how much he’s taught us.

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Wesley Bryan finishes second at Corales Puntacana, earns another start

Kevin tway, peter kuest also finish top 10 to qualify for the cj cup byron nelson.

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YouTuber and PGA TOUR winner Wesley Bryan held the 54-hole lead at the Corales Puntacana Championship, and he carded a smooth 68 in the final round at Puntacana Resort & Club’s Corales Golf Course. In a long-awaited return to Sunday contention, the wily veteran met the moment – with a mustache and swagger to boot.

It wasn’t quite enough for a return to the winner’s circle, as Bryan finished solo second to Billy Horschel, who stampeded to a final-round 63 for a two-shot win at 23-under. Yet Bryan, 34, will take plenty of good from the week. Having entered the season on low-level past champion status (this was just his second start of 2024, having missed the cut at the Puerto Rico Open), these 165 FedExCup points will help immensely in the upcoming reshuffle of conditional members.

Wesley Bryan's strong finish secures solo second place at Corales Puntacana

With a top-10 finish, Bryan also secures a start at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson in two weeks.

“Obviously excited, it was an amazing week, but bummed,” Bryan said afterward. “Definitely encouraged how the golf game was, how it held up under the pressure of a weekend leading a golf tournament. … Today just got beat, plain and simple. … Hats off to Billy.

“I didn't realize there were that many people that watched our YouTube videos down in the Dominican Republic, but that support was amazing. Online it's been great this week. … I feel like we made some more good content from this week and something to build off of professionally playing as well. Looks like we'll have some more opportunities to play throughout the year.”

Bryan’s sole TOUR title came at the 2017 RBC Heritage (ironically also being played this week), shortly after winning three times on the 2016 Korn Ferry Tour en route to Player of the Year honors. Golf came easy for him at the time. It hasn’t always been the same since; he went nearly six years without a top-10 finish on TOUR, a streak that he snapped with a solo sixth at last year’s Puerto Rico Open.

Wesley Bryan's breakout win at RBC Heritage

This week, things snowballed upward in a big way. Bryan started fast in Punta Cana with an opening-round, 9-under 63, which he backed up with scores of 69-66 into Sunday’s final round, when he made five birdies against one bogey. The University of South Carolina alum finished in style with a 30-foot birdie at the 72nd hole, followed by congratulations from his wife Elizabeth and their three young children who made the trip.

The Bryans shared a rental house this week with Ben Martin and family, and there was plenty of poolside relaxation to be had. It corresponded with good golf and good memories.

“For the girls to be out here this week, I mean, I could have finished dead last, but for them to be able to see daddy hit a few golf shots and kind of soak in what the atmosphere was I feel like was pretty special,” Bryan said. “For me, just having them out here, it's amazing.”

Bryan wasn’t the only conditional member to secure a spot at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, as fellow TOUR past champion Kevin Tway finished solo third at 19-under to assure another start in two weeks. Tway carded four rounds in the 60s in Punta Cana, notching his first TOUR top-10 since the Texas Children’s Houston Open in fall 2021.

Kevin Tway curls in an eagle putt at Corales Puntacana

Non-member Peter Kuest also punched his ticket to THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson with a tie for ninth at the Corales. Kuest earned his spot in Punta Cana with a T10 at the Valero Texas Open, into which he Monday qualified, and he has now parlayed that successful Monday into a third start.

Kuest, 25, is making a habit of this practice. Last year, he finished fourth at the Rocket Mortgage Classic to earn a spot at the John Deere Classic, where he finished T17 to earn Special Temporary Membership. This year, he still has plenty of work ahead to reach that mark; he now holds 110 non-member FedExCup points, with the Special Temporary Membership threshold for this season at 263 points (No. 150 on last year’s FedExCup Fall standings).

Nonetheless, Kuest has earned another chance to chase that mark.

Kevin Prise is an associate editor for the PGA TOUR. He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter .

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Bryan Bros Golf’s George Bryan IV earns PGA Tour shot at Myrtle Beach Classic

Bryan received a surprise invite after he came up short in the Myrtle Beach Classic qualifier.

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George Bryan IV is part of the Bryan Bros Golf YouTube Golf channel. He and his brother Wesley Bryan create various golf content to entertain fans.

On Tuesday, Play Golf Myrtle Beach published its “Q at Myrtle Beach” qualifier on YouTube.

George was one of the eight YouTubers who participated in the 16-player, 18-hole shootout for one spot in this year's inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic .

He and pro golfer Matt Akins tied at 3-under after 18, but Akins beat him in a playoff.

After the main video, the eight content creators began posting their videos from the qualifier.

Yet on Thursday, Twitter user Patrick Lowry congratulated Bryan for earning a spot at the Myrtle Beach Classic. The tweet included a YouTube link to the Bryan Bros video from the qualifier .

George Bryan earns a spot at the Myrtle Beach Classic. well deserved, couldn't be happier for him. @wesleybryangolf @bryanbrosgolf #golf #pgatour https://t.co/eDDl1qETdu pic.twitter.com/HspcbdGYQl — Patrick Lowry (@thepatricklowry) April 26, 2024

The video showcased his journey through the qualifier. Around the 16:44 mark, Bryan explains he has a phone call with the Myrtle Beach Classic’s tournament director, Darren Nelson.

“Hey, I wanted to see what you’re doing May 6-12. We’d like to offer you a spot in the Myrtle Beach Classic,” Nelson said.

With the biggest grin, Bryan gives the camera a fist pump and looks beyond excited.

“Yes, I’m there,” he said. “Holy cow! Not going to lie when you said it was a call, I had my hopes, but I didn’t want my mind to go there and think that I would actually have a chance to play in a PGA Tour event. Honestly, I don’t even know what to think right now. Like I’m still like — holy cow.”

Nelson acknowledged he came close in the qualifier and how the Myrtle Beach Classic team wanted to offer him the spot.

Bryan gave another fist pump, and the excitement radiated from him.

It will be his first PGA Tour event in his home state of South Carolina. George and Wesley both played in the Butterfield Burmuda Championship last fall. However, it is clear playing in the Palmetto State in front of a home crowd is special.

Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. For more golf coverage, be sure to follow us @_PlayingThrough on all major social platforms. You can also follow her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports.

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This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

Tours by car

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

Walking tours

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals, Armory, Diamond Fund Tour

Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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NFL Draft 2024: Ranking all 32 first-round picks as Bears score big; Eagles, Lions get CB steals

All the first-round picks ranked by fit and selection.

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is complete and there were plenty of surprises in a record-setting draft. Six quarterbacks were taken within the first 12 picks (an NFL record) and the first 14 picks were offensive players (also an NFL record). The first defensive player wasn't taken until pick 15!

A crazy night full of unpredictability really hit the fan when Michael Penix was selected at No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons , who signed Kirk Cousins less than two months ago. Quarterbacks were overdrafted and good defensive players fell into the back half of the first round, making this opening night of the draft more fun than most. 

How will those picks translate to production on the field? Did those teams get the right value at the selection they made the pick? 

Each of the 32 first-round picks have their own value, but which ones were the best in Round 1? These rankings include not just the player, but the team that player is going to along with where they were drafted in the round. 

1. Marvin Harrison Jr . ( Cardinals , WR, No. 4 overall)

The best player in the draft gets to catch passes from Kyler Murray to start his career. Harrison is the No. 1 wide receiver in Arizona and a game changer at his position. Thanks to the quarterbacks being overdrafted and team needs at the position, Harrison fell right into the Cardinals' lap at No. 4. 

2. Caleb Williams ( Bears , QB, No. 1 overall)

Williams is in tremendous position to succeed with the Bears. He already had D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen to throw to when he was picked at No. 1, and now has Rome Odunze as a wide receiver. Let's not forget D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert as the running backs. Williams is primed for a huge rookie season in Chicago. 

3. Rome Odunze (Bears, WR, No. 9 overall)

Somehow Odunze fell to No. 9, allowing the Bears to get another receiver for Caleb Williams. Odunze will get to learn from Keenan Allen in his rookie season, not being relied upon to be an instant player in a loaded offense. He'll get opportunities, but the ceiling is there for Odunze to be the Bears' WR1 sooner rather than later. 

4. Jayden Daniels ( Commanders , QB, No. 2 overall)

The Commanders don't overthink this and get their franchise quarterback in Daniels, who gets the opportunity to throw to Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson in his rookie season. There will be some growing pains for Daniels, but he'll make up for it with his dual-threat ability at the position. Daniels will be a playmaker in year one. 

5. Byron Murphy II ( Seahawks , DT, No. 16 overall)

One of the best defensive players in the draft lands in Mike Macdonald's defense in Seattle. Murphy will also have an opportunity to line up next to Leonard Williams for the next several seasons. Seeing how the Ravens ' interior defensive linemen played in Macdonald's scheme, Murphy should thrive as a three-down tackle. 

6. Joe Alt ( Chargers , OT, No. 5 overall)

Alt was the first tackle taken in the draft, and much needed protection for Justin Herbert's blindside. He's already an elite run blocker and a good pass protector (who hasn't reached his ceiling). Alt is a franchise player for a Chargers team that needs more of them. 

7. Dallas Turner ( Vikings , EDGE, No. 17 overall)

Thanks to the record number of offensive players taken in the first round, Turner fell down to No. 17 -- where the Vikings were ready to pounce. Not only will Turner be in Brian Flores defense, but he'll line up on the same defensive line with Jonathan Greenard . Don't be surprised if Turner records double-digit sacks in year one. 

8. Quinyon Mitchell ( Eagles , CB, No. 22 overall)

The best cornerback in the draft -- and potentially the best athlete at the Senior Bowl -- fell to the Eagles at No. 22. The Eagles didn't even have to trade up to select Mitchell, who has the potential to be a star thanks to his polished coverage skills and awareness at the position. He'll also get to learn from Darius Slay as well. 

9. Terrion Arnold ( Lions , CB, No. 24 overall)

As Mitchell fell to the Eagles, Arnold fell to where the Lions could trade up and land him at No. 24. Detroit needed a cornerback in this draft and came away with one that has the ball skills that change the game for a defense. Arnold can play inside or outside and should be an instant star in Detroit. 

10. Laiatu Latu ( Colts , EDGE, No. 15 overall)

The first defensive player taken is arguably the best pass rusher in the draft, and should thrive in Gus Bradley's scheme in Indianapolis. Latu's impact to read the hands as a pass rusher is something league veterans at his position haven't figured out yet, and he can either line up in the dirt or thrive standing up. Playing with Kwity Paye and DeForest Buckner won't hurt either. 

11. Olu Fashanu ( Jets , OT, No. 11 overall)

For the team that dealt with the Mekhi Becton debacle and employed an aging Duane Brown , it doesn't get any better for the Jets than Fashanu at No. 11 -- and they traded down while acquiring more picks for him. Fashanu doesn't allow sacks and has excellent balance in his form as a pass protector. Very ideal for Aaron Rodgers . 

12. Xavier Worthy ( Chiefs , WR, No. 28 overall)

The Chiefs have their first vertical threat since Tyreek Hill was traded two years ago, a massive plus for Patrick Mahomes as he gets to throw to one of the best deep ball receivers in this draft. Things are also opening up for Travis Kelce and Hollywood Brown as well. Worthy opens up a part of the passing game the Chiefs haven't seen in a while. Andy Reid has his modern DeSean Jackson . 

13. Nate Wiggins (Ravens, CB, No. 30 overall)

The slot is more than ideal for Wiggins, who defines the characteristics of what a Ravens defensive player looks like. The cover awareness is off the charts, especially in a secondary that already has playmakers in Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey . Wiggins could start Week 1. 

14. Jared Verse ( Rams , EDGE, No. 19 overall)

The Rams had a first-round pick for the first time since 2016! Los Angeles was fortunate a player like Verse fell to No. 19, as he is always around the football. Verse will be able to get to the quarterback consistently playing on the same defensive line with Kobie Turner and Byron Young . A big rookie season could be in store. 

15. J.C. Latham ( Titans , OT, No. 7 overall)

Was Latham overdrafted? The upside is exceptional for a player that is a force in pass protection. Tennessee drafted a player that's better at right tackle than left tackle, but a good NFL team needs both. They shored up one side of the line with Latham, who is as durable at his position as they come. 

16. Michael Penix (Falcons, QB, No. 8 overall)

Actually like this pick for the Falcons more than most, as Kirk Cousins is coming off an Achilles injury at 36. Penix is the third-best quarterback in this draft and will get time to develop with Cousins having the starting quarterback job for at least the next two years. Penix will get Bijan Robinson , Drake London , and Kyle Pitts as his top playmakers immediately -- should he have to relieve an injured Cousins. 

17. Tailese Fuaga ( Saints , OT, No. 14 overall)

This was a pick the Saints had to make with Ryan Ramczyk's injury and the concern he may never play again. Fuaga should be a good fit at right tackle in New Orleans, and he's the best run-blocking lineman in the draft. The Saints need to play to his strengths. 

18. Chop Robinson ( Dolphins , EDGE, No. 21 overall) 

Robinson will always be a quarterback disruptor, having an explosive jump off the edge and easily making plays in the backfield. The Dolphins were able to get him at No. 21 and pair Robinson with Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb . He's the long-term solution for Chubb, but Phillips should immediately benefit when Robinson is on the field. 

19. Troy Fautanu ( Steelers , IOL, No. 20 overall)

This is a great pick for the Steelers, as Fautanu fell in this draft due to the lack of defensive players taken and the surplus of quarterbacks selected early. Fautanu can play all five positions on the offensive line and his nastiness will be very welcome in Pittsburgh. Let's see where the Steelers play him. 

20. J.J. McCarthy (Vikings, QB, No. 10 overall)

McCarthy may have been overdrafted at No. 10, but the Vikings were the best possible fit for him. He gets to play in Kevin O'Connell's offense, where his accuracy will be massive toward immediate success. McCarthy also gets to throw to Justin Jefferson , Jordan Addison , and T.J. Hockenson (when healthy). Not crazy about the player as a franchise quarterback, but won't be shocked in the least if McCarthy has a great start to his career in Minnesota. 

21. Malik Nabers ( Giants , WR, No. 6 overall)

The Giants made a wise pick with Nabers, who is a game-changing talent at his position. Nabers' numbers may not be eye popping in year one, but he's the best wide receiver Daniel Jones has thrown to his his career in New York. When the Giants get a good quarterback, Nabers will be one of the best wide receivers in the league. 

22. Brian Thomas ( Jaguars , WR, No. 23 overall)

The Jaguars don't have a good history of first round wide receivers, but they needed a player with the upside Thomas possesses. While Thomas may not be a No. 1 wideout in year one, he'll mesh well with Gabe Davis , Zay Jones , and Christian Kirk . He's going to be the red zone target the Jaguars severely lacked last season. 

23. Tyler Guyton ( Cowboys , OT, No. 29 overall)

The Cowboys traded down and landed Guyton at No. 29, a tackle that should be in Dallas for a decade. Guyton is more comfortable on the right side and will face some difficulties in year one, but his upside to be dominant make the pick valuable. The Cowboys will reap the benefits in a few years. 

24. Graham Barton ( Buccaneers , IOL, No. 26 overall)

Barton is a force with his hands, showing tremendous ability and punch as a run blocker. He'll need to transition inside, but the Buccaneers needed a long-term starter at guard or center (wherever they play Barton). A safe pick, but a good pick. 

25. Xavier Legette ( Panthers , WR, No. 32 overall) 

Legette the player is excellent value at No. 32, but it would have been fun to see him catch passes from Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen . He could be the No. 1 wide receiver immediately in Carolina, with the boom or bust of an A.J. Brown or DK Metcalf . This was worth the gamble in Carolina, but is Bryce Young good enough to get him the ball consistently? 

26. Brock Bowers ( Raiders , TE, No. 13 overall)

Bowers is a difference maker at tight end and a much needed playmaker for the Raiders. Las Vegas didn't draft a quarterback at No. 13 as there were no more on the board to take, so the Raiders were stuck in no man's land. They took the best available player (as they should have), making Bowers an excellent option in the middle of the field for years to come. Now who's going to throw him the ball? 

27. Amarius Mims ( Bengals , OT, No. 18 overall)

The Bengals love big tackles, and Mims certainly is one with his 6-7 frame. A great pass protector, Mims still needs work in run-blocking technique (which doesn't help the Bengals ground game), but his job is to protect Joe Burrow. The Bengals need to develop Mims properly, especially since he needs coaching to perfect his game as a run blocker. 

28. Darius Robinson (Cardinals, EDGE, No. 27 overall)

The Cardinals needed a pass rusher and Robinson is a good pick at No. 27. He's arguably the best pass rusher on the team already, and can shift inside or outside on the line. Robinson needs work off the snap, even though he's violent in the backfield. He's a project in year one. 

29. Ricky Pearsall ( 49ers , WR, No. 31 overall)

Pearsall is an awesome player, but was he overdrafted at No. 31? A menace in the slot, Persall should thrive with Brock Purdy throwing him the ball has Kyle Shanahan finds ways to get him open. Can Persall handed being a No. 2 wide receiver in year one? Let's see what happens to Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk , but don't be mistaken. Pearsall is a good fit for the 49ers.

30. Drake Maye ( Patriots , QB, No. 3 overall)

Maye was more than worthy of being a top five draft pick in a draft where quarterbacks were overdrafted. The Patriots, however, don't get the benefit of the doubt in the post-Tom Brady era. This isn't an ideal situation for Maye, who has to use his insane athletic ability to move the chains and put points on the board on an offense with subpar protection and no playmakers. Could be a rough year one for Maye and the Patriots continue their rebuild. 

31. Jordan Morgan ( Packers , IOL, No. 25 overall)

Nothing wrong with this pick at all, but Morgan can be a dominant guard in this league. Fearing the Packers will put Morgan at left tackle, a position where his upside isn't as high. If Green Bay puts Morgan inside, the outlook changes. 

32. Bo Nix ( Broncos , QB, No. 12 overall)

The Broncos already have a bad roster. They didn't have to take a quarterback here. Kudos to Denver for not trading up, but there was no reason to pick Nix -- who they could have traded down for at No. 12. This is certainly a gamble by Sean Payton, and easy to feel for Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims here. 

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