There's really nothing special about missing outdoor events this summer. All over the world, popular gatherings have been cancelled for 2020, with even a few next year already announcing postponements. But it's doubtful that anyone is grieving harder than those who regularly
Bluegrass festival/concert news
Bluegrass On The Rim goes virtual next weekend
For the past six years, the campus of Jacksonville State University has been the home of an annual June festival called Bluegrass On The Rim. It was popular with students and residents in Jacksonville, AL where everyone could congregate outdoors at
Carolina Blue Monday launches tonight on Facebook Live
Carolina Blue reports that the response to their Facebook Live concerts has been so positive that they are planning to make them a regular feature to thank their fans for supporting them through the shutdown. This fast-rising bluegrass quintet from western
DelFest At Home taking place this weekend online
For everyone missing DelFest on this, its traditional weekend time slot, you will be cheered to know that the curators of this popular annual event are instead managing an online festival today through Sunday night. Billed as DelFest At Home, it
Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival to be held in June as scheduled (updated)
If you are tired of being cooped up inside, and can't wait to hear some live music, here's a festival coming up next month that will be held as scheduled. The Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival in Roxboro, NC is on for
Deer Creek convention and Common Ground Traditions to be held online
Two regular stops on the east coast traditional music scene have announced plans to go digital for their 2020 events. The Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention and Common Ground On The Hill's Traditions Weeks will both be held online this year. Noting the
Save Our Summer festival to be held late June in Georgia
Somebody had to be first, and it looks like it will be the SOS Music Fest in Lincolnton, GA at the end of June. When announcements first came down that all large gatherings across the country were cancelled until further notice, the
Throwback photos from 2005 Lewis Family Homecoming
Let’s wander back to the 2005 edition of the Lewis Family Homecoming, their annual festival. Norman Adams and Tony Anderson were the promoters. Norman and Judy are promoting the current festival, held at the Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton,
2nd annual Steve Sutton benefit raises $7,000
Friends of North Carolina banjoist Steve Sutton held their 2nd annual Memorial Concert for him last month, to raise money for both local and national charities. Sutton passed away unexpectedly in May of 2017, and left a big hole in the
Chris Jones assumes management of Winfield NewSong Showcase
Organizers of the long running Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS have announced that Chris Jones will serve as the new curator of their NewSong Showcase. As they look forward to the 49th annual festival in 2020, their songwriting competition