Here's a photo essay from the second sweltering day at ROMP 2012.
Bluegrass festival/concert news
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First day at ROMP
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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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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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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Vince Gill Bluegrass Band in Richmond
Richmond,VA photographer, and banjo pick aficionado, Dean Hoffmeyer captured a few images from Vince Gill's 2012 bluegrass tour when they stopped at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond last night. Joining Vince were Jim Mills on banjo, Stuart Duncan on
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New York Banjo Summit this Fall
Who would like to catch a show featuring 8 banjo pickers? No... seriously. You might not laugh when you see the list of eminent players involved. Starting October 25, the New York Banjo Summit will be touring along the US East Coast and