Faculty band performs at the 2025 Barcelona Bluegrass Camp - photo © Josep Ponsà On a sunny March weekend in Barcelona's charming Gràcia neighborhood the 10th annual Barcelona Bluegrass Camp (BBC) transformed this Catalan capital into a slice of Appalachia, bringing
Author: Michael Luchtan
Spain’s 2024 Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival
The Al Ras Bluegrass and Old Time Festival 2024 was a powerful celebration of music, community, and culture that took place over four days in various locations across Barcelona. This year's festival, the 23rd edition, held a special significance, as
9th Annual Barcelona Bluegrass Camp report
This article was co-written by Xavier Cardús, one of the organizers of the camp. Photos are a contribution from Josep Ponsà. On March 1-2, 2024, the Associacio Bluegrass i Old-Time Al Ras (Al Ras) hosted the 9th annual Barcelona Bluegrass Camp in
2023 Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival in Barcelona
Red Wine at the 2023 Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival - photo © Josep Pons Hello Bluegrass Friends! Earlier this month we celebrated the 22nd edition of the Al Ras Bluegrass & Old Time Festival, with bands from Barcelona, Spain,
2023 Bluegrass in La Roche report
The Truffle Valley Boys at Bluegrass in La Roche 2023 - photo © Elliot Siff Hello bluegrass friends. This past week I had the pleasure of attending the Bluegrass in La Roche festival in the French Alps. Recently nominated for the