Big MonDay Allstars at the Vancouver Co-op Radio benefit (5/5/25) - photo © Mary Ann Goldstein A sold-out benefit concert for Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO, celebrating 50 years of public radio, sponsored by their In The Pines program and the Pacific
Events
Steve Sutton Fest finds new home in North Carolina
The annual Steve Sutton Fest, held in honor of the popular western North Carolina banjo player who passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2017 at the age of 61, has a new location this year, returning this one day celebration
Photos from Old Settlers Music Festival 2025
Nick Piccininni with Yonder Mountain String Band at Old Settlers Music Festival Thanks to the organizers of the Old Settlers Music Festival for sharing this gallery of images from this year's event, which ran April 24-27 in Dale, TX. The photos were
Asher Hurley Scholarship from Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention
The Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention, held this past three years in Washington County, VA in late June, has announced a new scholarship for young pickers in western Virginia, named for one such, Asher Hurley, who was killed in a terrible accident
Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music Spring Ensemble Showcase
Mountain Heritage at the KSBTM Ensemble Showcase (5/2/25) - photo © Roger Black The Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music in Hyden, Kentucky proudly hosted its Spring Ensemble Showcase in the Osborne Brothers Auditorium on Friday night, May 2. The director of
Volunteers sought for Blue Ridge Music Center’s Summer Concert series
Are you a bluegrass, old time, or folk music lover in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia or North Carolina with some time on their hands? The Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax, VA is seeking volunteers to assist at their
Final images from MerleFest 2025
Scott Avett with The Avett Brothers at MerleFest 2025 - photo © Bryce LaFoon Here is the final batch of photos Bryce LaFoon shot at MerleFest 2025, shots of Asleep at the Wheel and The Avett Brothers. Thanks Bryce!
OMMA Youth in Bluegrass Competition
The Ozark Mountain Music Association will once again host the Youth in Bluegrass Competition in Branson, MO. This is the continuation of what had formerly been known as the KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Competition, held in cooperation between Silver Dollar
Yet even more MerleFest 2025 photos
Vince Herman with Leftover Salmon at MerleFest 2025 - photo © Bryce LaFoon Here are some more of Bryce Lagoon's images from last weekend's MerleFest. We have photos of Tony Trischka's Earl Jam, The Local Boys, Woody Platt, and Leftover Salmon.
Still more MerleFest 2025 photos
Sarah Jarosz with I'm With Her at MerleFest 2025 - photo © Bryce LaFoon Here is another gallery of MerleFest 2025 photos which Bryce LaFoon shot this past weekend in N. Wilkesboro, NC. We will have the rest of his images










