Kevin Prater Band performs at Bluegrass Tuesdays in Cambridge, MA (7/18/23) - photo © Tony Watt Tony Watt shared this account of a memorable night at Bluegrass Tuesdays, a recurring concert/jam sessions in the Boston area, held just across the river
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Photos from Pickin’ on Picknic 2023
Richard Bailey and Brent Truitt with The Steeldrivers at Pickin' on Picknic - photo © Allison Scavo Allison Scavo shared these images from the Pickin' on Picknic festival earlier this month in Saint Clair, MO. This was the fifth year for
27th annual Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention winners
Winners Coyote Ugly at the Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention - photo © G Nicholas Hancock Ace photographer G. Nicholas Hancock was in attendance at the Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention this past weekend, and filed this report, with photos. The 27th edition of the
Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival returns under new management
This report on the resurrected Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival in Missouri is a contribution from Tammy Harman, a member of Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, and an officer in the Missouri Area Bluegrass Committee. It will also appear in their
Fog Holler European travel blog – part 5
Fog Holler at the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival in the Netherlands - photo © Kianna Mott-Smith Fog Holler is a young bluegrass band from Portland, OR with a modern approach to this traditional art form. Or as they like to say, "It’s a
Photos from High Mountain Hay Fever 2023
Red Mountain Boys at the 2023 High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival - photo © Kevin Slick This report, with photos, comes from Kevin Slick, a Colorado-based bluegrass performer, photographer, graphic designer, and former President of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society. High
2023 Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival
Larry Sparks at the 2023 Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival - photo © Roger Black Many thanks to Roger Black, MC at the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, IN, who shared these wonderful photographs from last month's Bill Monroe Bluegrass
Photos from Weekend at the Cave
Henhouse Prowlers at the 2023 Weekend at the Cave - photo © Allison Scavo Allison Scavo was on hand with her camera for the Weekend at the Cave Festival in Murphysboro, IL. The event ran June 23-25 at the Shawnee Cave
Fog Holler European travel blog – part 4
Fog Holler is a young bluegrass band from Portland, OR with a modern approach to this traditional art form. Or as they like to say, "It’s a new shade of grass.” They include Tommy Schulz (guitar), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), Noa (bass
Raymond Lumpkin passes
This obituary for Virginia grasser Raymond Lumpkin is a contribution from his grandson, Spencer Atkinson. Richmond, VA bluegrass scene native, Raymond Lumpkin, passed away at his home in Mechanicsville, VA on June 24. He was 83 years of age. Being born January