Events

The last day of the Florida Bluegrass Classic was highlighted by a classic car show. There were old Fords, Chevys, Studebakers, and even a DeLorean. Williamson Branch kicked off the stage show in bright yellow attire. The energy of this group

Last Friday night, an assortment of bluegrass stars came together to support one of their own. Together with Wilson Pickins Promotions, the Capitol Theatre in Greeneville, TN hosted an all-star benefit for Ernie Thacker and his family as he battles

Williamson Branch at the 2018 Florida Bluegrass Classic - photo © Bill Warren Friday at The Florida Bluegrass Classic opened with several instrument workshops including a Martin guitar workshop with Martin expert, Bill Anderson. Penny Creek opened the stage show. They are

The Thursday show at the Florida Bluegrass Classic opened with an open mic session. There a lot of fine entertainers in the campground. There are three pictures that tell the story. On the way to the stage I shot a

Kids Academy on stage at the 2018 Joe Val Bluegrass Festival - photo © Tara Linhardt Sunday of the Joe Val Festival had loads more great bands on the stages, plus workshops, and jams, but also is the big stage debut

So often in the bluegrass world, we encounter artists from earlier times who had a profound impact on the region where they lived, while leaving little mark on the larger national or international scene. It happens less frequently now that

Open mic participants at the 2018 Florida Bluegrass Classic - photo © Bill Warren May weather in February!! Ideal at the Florida Bluegrass Classic. Wednesday is potluck and open mic day. Bluegrassers know how to cook and how to eat, and the

Saturday at the Joe Val Festival was jammed packed with hot bands on the stages, loads of workshops, and lots of pickin' in all sorts of areas of the hotel. Bands came from all over the country and one had come

Rising country singer Mo Pitney grew up loving bluegrass as much as he did the country music of Merle Haggard and George Jones. As a wiry teenager he could be found at bluegrass jams and festivals in the central US,

The Florida Bluegrass Classic kicked off Tuesday evening. The Classic is held in Brooksville, Florida and is presented by Evans Media Source. A troupe of square dancers from the Tampa area did a demonstration and taught square dancing to the assembled group. Larry