Events

Most bluegrass musicians now exist in a digital world we didn’t create, one in which we have to dispense with all modesty and relentlessly hype ourselves on various social media. Let’s face it: some among us relish this opportunity to

Bluegrass fans, hold on to your seats – if you can get one – the Johnson Mountain Boys are back! (Almost, anyway.) Dudley Connell, David McLaughlin, Tom Adams, and Marshall Wilborn recently announced they will be performing a house concert

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