Billy Strings at The Pine Knob in Clarkson, MI (6/16/23) - photo © Bryan Bolea With a heavy out-of-state RV and VW bus presence in the parking lot, inspired tailgating all around, and grilled quesadillas on Shakedown Street (sorry, no
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2023 Abingdon Fiddler’s Convention results
Located on the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, the Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention returned this past weekend for its second year. It is the region's largest bluegrass and old-time competition. $7,500 in cash prizes along
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More photos from Cherokee 2023
The Farm Hands at the 2023 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laci Mack Here is another gallery of images shot by Laci Mack at last weekend's Cherokee Bluegrass Festival in North Carolina.
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Photos from 2023 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage pose for a quick shot at Cherokee 2023 - photo © Laci Mack Last weekend marked the 2023 running of the venerable Cherokee Bluegrass Festival in Cherokee, NC. Laci Mack was on hand and shared a good
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2023 Mount Airy Fiddlers Convention winners
Band competition at Mount Airy 2023 - photo © G Nicholas Hancock The Mount Airy Blue Grass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention is a popular western North Carolina festival devoted to old-time and bluegrass music and dance. Established in 1972, the first
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Barcelona Bluegrass Jam finds a new home – two even!
This report on the fate of the popular Barcelona Bluegrass Jam is a contribution from Michael Luchtan, an American bluegrass enthusiast living in Spain. This regular meeting had recently lost its long time home, which had provided a home for
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Photos from Bluegrass in the ‘Burg
Joey Tippet and the California Ramblers at Bluegrass in the 'Burg - photo © Jeromie Stephens Jeromie Stephens was on hand this past weekend at Bluegrass in the 'Burg, held at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, VA. He shared this terrific
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Photos from the 2023 Hills of Home Festival
These images from the 51st annual Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival, launched by Dr. Ralph Stanley in McClure, VA, are a contribution from Laci Mack.
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Photos from DelFest 2023
Memorial Day is always a busy bluegrass weekend, saving as the official start of the summer festival season, with multiple festivals taking place around the country. Many thanks to the good folks at DelFest for sharing these images of their big
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Not Your Average Folk Contest open to North Carolina residents
The 2023 Not Your Average Folk Contest is underway. North Carolina residents can apply online for a chance to win a main-stage performance during the 2023 North Carolina Folk Festival, and studio recording time with Black Rabbit Audio, both located