MerleFest fans, the wait is over! According to the following announcement from MerleFest, fans can look forward to hearing headliners John Prine, Dave Rawlings Machine and The Wood Brothers as well as MerleFest favorites Steep Canyon Rangers, Jerry Douglas, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo, The Kruger Brothers and some new acts including the Will Overman Band at MerleFest 2016 on April 28- May 1, 2016. Continue reading
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The Avetts, Earls of Leicester to perform at MerleFest 2015
MerleFest has announced The Avett Brothers, Jim Avett and the Earls of Leicester as part of the April 23-26 music festival’s lineup.
Seven questions with bluegrass master Tim O’Brien of Hot Rize, Earls of Leicester fame
Tim O’Brien has been called a lot of things throughout his musical career, which spans more than four decades: newgrass, bluegrass, singer, songwriter, mandolin aficionado.
He has been called a lot of things because, well, he does a lot of things. Continue reading
42nd Telluride Bluegrass Festival initial lineup includes historic collaboration of Cooder, White and Skaggs and new faces among usual suspects
I’m using my least favorite day of the year, Winter Solstice, to tell you about a show you don’t want to miss on my favorite day of the year, Summer Solstice: the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. This festival holds a special place in my heart. It is the first bluegrass festival I ever attended. One of my best friends and fellow music lover, Lynn Holt, introduced me to the magic of the box canyon that is topped by the twin Bridal Veil Falls and a river running through its lush valley. If Kevin Costner’s dad in “Field of Dreams” showed up there, he would ask if it was heaven. You seriously have to see it to understand how amazing it is. Continue reading
Sam Bush to perform at The Harvester on Thursday, Oct. 30
If you’re a bluegrass or Americana music fan, you know that the “The Bush League” doesn’t have anything to do with baseball. Instead that is the moniker intrepid fans of Sam Bush proudly wear. Continue reading
It appears the May Roanoke and Greensboro shows are still a go.
“Due to an unforeseen and urgent health concern that requires immediate attention, we have been forced to reschedule and unfortunately cancel a few select shows on the upcoming tour with Willie Nelson. A list of the affected shows, along with makeup dates and ticket refund/exchange policies are listed below. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.”
May 1 – Murray, KY – CFSB Center – RESCHEDULED BELOW
May 2 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheatre – RESCHEDULED BELOW
May 3 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena – RESCHEDULED BELOW
May 4 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre – RESCHEDULED BELOW
May 6 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre – RESCHEDULED BELOW
May 17 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC – CANCELLED
May 18 – Augusta, GA – James Brown Arena – CANCELLED
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