October in Oklahoma equals leaves turning from green to amber and orange; however, in Guthrie, OK (which is the epicenter of bluegrass in the state), the definition of fall is the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival. The brainchild of the late
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Granite Quarry Fiddler’s Convention honors Jim Fraley
Jim Fraley is honored by Vivian Hopkins at the Granite Quarry Fiddlers’ Convention - photo by Gary Hatley Jim Fraley, North Carolina banjoist and 20-year band member of Deeper Shade of Blue, was honored at 56th Annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention this
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Debut Blue Highway Fest report
2022 Blue Highway Fest in Big Stone Gap, VA - photo © Jeromie Stephens This review of the initial Blue Highway Fest is a contribution from Lisa Brewer, a legal assistant at the fourth-generation law firm of Brewer & Brewer, PLLC
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Photos from the weekend at Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival
Nothin' Fancy closes out the 2022 Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 20th annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival has drawn to a close. I think every person in attendance had a great experience – including audience members, volunteers,
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Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival – fundraiser for substance abuse recovery
Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2022 Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival - photo by Gary Hatley The Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival in Albemarle, NC, returned for its second year this past weekend. The music-based fundraiser held at the Lodge on Hatley
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Thursday at Nothin’ Fancy Fest – and new single!
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at the 2022 Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Thursday was a music filled day at the 20th annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival. The show was kicked off by Nick Chandler & Delivered. Their high
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Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival ’22 is open for business
Nothin' Fancy kicks off their annual festival in Beuna Vista, VA - photo © Bill Warren The Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival is back and in full swing. Robyn Wines and her crew have put together a terrific festival experience, and Glen
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Debut Trafaria Bluegrass Festival report from Portugal
Buster Sledge at the debut Trafaria Bluegrass Festival by the River in Portugal This report is a contribution from Portuguese banjoist Andre Dal, who both attended and performed at Portugal's very first bluegrass festival. Trafaria Bluegrass - Festival by the River happened
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More from the 2022 Camp Springs Bluegrass Festival
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at the 2022 Camp Springs Bluegrass Festival - photo by Laura Tate Photography Labor Day weekend marked the fourth year since Cody and Donna Johnson reopened Bluegrass Park in Camp Springs, NC, site of the first
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A Sensational Start – first Earl Scruggs Music Festival lives up to the name
The Earls of Leicester at the 2022 Earl Scruggs Music Fest - photo © Bryce Lafoon When you name your new musical festival after Earl Scruggs, suffice it to say it has a certain standard to live up to. That was