Our intrepid crew captured some great images from Thursday's activities at ROMP in Owensboro, KY. From the looks of things, the music wasn't the only thing there that was hot!
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Bluegrass Today at ROMP
Bluegrass Today will have a crew at ROMP this weekend in Owensboro, KY. They will be conducting interviews, taking pictures, shooting video and generally prowling about the grounds. If you're doing something there you shouldn't oughta, be careful - it might
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LocalGrass: Feed & Seed
One of the most satisfying things about doing a radio show like LocalGrass Radio is the ability to introduce the world to great local bands and performers that would otherwise go unheard outside their geographic region. Sometimes the star of
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More Telluride photos
On Saturday morning, the town of Telluride had a haziness to it that could only mean that the smoke from the wildfires had penetrated the high peaks, and had somehow made it into the box canyon. Speculating or assuming that
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First two days at Telluride
As 4 wildfires ravage the state of Colorado, Telluride Bluegrass rolls into it's 39th year. You can see smoke from a nearby wildfire in the photo of the mainstage at sunset. This year's fest looks to be a hot one with
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Vince Gill & Friends Pick It and Kick It at The Ryman
This review is a contribution from Shannon Turner, who we hope will be a regular contributor. The photos were taken by Daniel Mullins. Vince Gill is what we often call a “triple threat” in the industry, one of those blessed souls
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Will economic conditions affect festival attendance this summer?
Our poll for this next week involves your plans for attending bluegrass festivals and shows this summer. None of us need to be reminded that money is tight during this down economy, and making decisions about getting out to our favorite
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The Vandalia Gathering – West Virginia’s Family Reunion
Recently over the Memorial Day Weekend, the West Virginia Department of Culture and History, celebrated the 36th annual Vandalia Gathering. The event is a celebration of traditional arts and all things West Virginia, held in the Cultural Center, adjacent to
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More on the Guinness record attempt at Galax in August
The Galax Old Fiddlers Convention has created a Facebook page, and a page on their official web site, to help get the word out about the Guinness World Record attempt at the festival this summer. On Tuesday, August 7, mandolinists are
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Bean Blossom 2012 report – New South reunion
This report, and photos, from Bean Blossom 2012 are a contribution from MaryE Yeomans, who we hope will be a regular correspondent and photographer for Bluegrass Today. It’s a hot one here today, the eighth and final day of the Bill