Blissfield Bluegrass on the River is a small, community sponsored, free one day event that has been held for the past nine years. The Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association has organized and presented the festival for the past three years.
Author: Bill Warren
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Bluegrass and Jeeps this weekend in Toledo
I think that we can all agree that every promoter, venue, band, and fan wants to get bluegrass in front of more people. About a year and a half ago an idea began to take shape in southeast Michigan. Three guys
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Weekend brings the Milan Bluegrass Festival to an end
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage at the 2019 Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 22nd Milan Bluegrass Festival has come to a close after a Friday and Saturday that were filled with music and fun. Friday started with upper
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Thursday at the 2019 Milan Bluegrass Festival
Nothin' Fancy dons the tie dye at the 2019 Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Thursday at the Milan Bluegrass Festival kicked off with breakfast prepared by the folks from the Union Street Missionary Baptist Church of Monroe, Michigan.
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Wednesday at the 2019 Milan Bluegrass Festival
Po' Ramblin' Boys at the 2019 Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Wednesday dawned clear and seasonably cool at the Milan Bluegrass Festival. Summer and Brayden McMahan hosted the Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association instrument petting zoo. Festival promoter,
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Early arrivals make their way to the Milan Bluegrass Festival
Monday and Tuesday were busy days at the Milan Bluegrass Festival. Mark and his crew were parking campers, setting up the sound system, putting up tents, and many other things necessary for a successful festival. This is the 22nd edition of
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Weekend photos from the ’19 Marshall Bluegrass Festival
Sideline closes out the 2019 Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival dawned bright, sunny, and warm. Larry Efaw and the Bluegrass Mounts turned the temperature hotter. The old time mountain sounds rang out!
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Thursday at the 2019 Marshall Bluegrass Festival
Harbourtown at the 2019 Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Thursday marked the official kickoff of the Marshall Bluegrass Festival. Early week arrivals were treated to several activities like a euchre tournament, a Texas Hold’em tournament, bingo, cornhole, and
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Friday/Saturday at the Norwalk Music Festival
Friday dawned warm and sunny with threats of thunderstorms that never materialized at the 2019 Norwalk Music Festival. Early risers played bingo called by Betty Jo Hickman. Then was a day that showcased Ohio based bands. MC, Earl ”The Pearl” Workman, greeted
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Norwalk Music Festival Independence Day bluegrass parade
The 7th Norwalk Music Festival is in full swing. Promoters Kurt and Betty Jo Hickman have set up this festival as a 501(c)(3) to benefit Alzheimer’s research. The festival is held at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, Ohio over