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Author: Mike Fiorito

  • Winds of Rowan County from Wyatt Ellis, with Peter Rowan

    January 15, 2025 | by Mike Fiorito

    15-year-old mandolinist and songwriter Wyatt Ellis rang in 2025 with the release of Winds of Rowan County, a double-sided, limited-edition 45 RPM vinyl single, featuring Wyatt alongside music icon Peter Rowan. Like an instant classic, Winds of Rowan County sounds like

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  • Jerry Douglas talks 50 years in music

    March 30, 2023 | by Mike Fiorito

    Jerry Douglas - photo by Rob Laughter Jerry Douglas has been called the "Dobro's matchless contemporary master" by The New York Times. He is a fifteen-time Grammy winner and a three-time recipient of the CMA Musician of the Year award. In

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  • Wyatt Ellis: Young Man, Ancient Tones

    January 13, 2023 | by Mike Fiorito

    Mandolin wunderkind Wyatt Ellis from Maryville, Tennessee, had a thirteenth year full of experiences that most of us wouldn't believe if we hadn't seen his story unfold before us on social media. Highlights of 2022 for the young mandolin player

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  • The Bell Bottom Bluegrass of Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

    November 9, 2022 | by Mike Fiorito

    Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - photo by Kaitlyn Raitz I opened my report on the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh last month with this vignette... Arriving with my wife, Arielle, at the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association awards show at the Duke Energy

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  • Turtle on a Fence Post – 2022 Bluegrass Awards show reflections from Mike Fiorito

    October 13, 2022 | by Mike Fiorito

    The sun sets on the 2022 World of Bluegrass - photo © Frank Baker As the 2022 IBMA Awards and live performances kicked off, Hurricane Ian began its approach on the West Coast of Florida, eventually smashing into Fort Myers. The

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  • 2022 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival report

    July 26, 2022 | by Mike Fiorito

    Della Mae at the 2022 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival - photo © Frank Serio Photography I drove up to Oak Hill, New York from New York City to attend the 2022 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Since my wife and I rented an

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  • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: the music that fills the hills 

    June 10, 2022 | by Mike Fiorito

    Mike Fiorito will be covering Grey Fox for us this year on site. This preview covers his investigation into the festival's history and enduring appeal. The documentary Bluegrass Journey opens with a shot of Jerry Douglas and Chris Thile trading licks

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  • The Brilliant Skies of Mr. Sun

    May 26, 2022 | by Mike Fiorito

    Mr. Sun is home to three generations of extraordinarily talented musicians, each bringing their own gifts to the band. Although the band can be categorized as American String Music or bluegrass or jazz, as a group, Mr. Sun continues to

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