Author: Bill Warren

  • Ian Lane – fiddler on the move

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    There are many up and coming young bluegrass musicians in Florida, and one of those worth mentioning is Ian Lane. His musical journey began with Christmas in 2019 when 13-year-old Ian received a fiddle. As we all know, the pandemic struck

  • A return to The Woodbine Opry

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    There are some venues and shows that draw me back year after year. The Woodbine Opry is one such place in Woodbine, GA. Why?? There is a spirit about the place, and the people. It all starts at the door. Miss

  • Palatka Bluegrass Festival spring 2026 wrap-up

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    The Mason Via Band at the 2026 Spring Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The spring Palatka Bluegrass Festival was a good one. Evans Media Source holds two festivals at the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch each year, February and November. The

  • Krazy Kup and Brick City Bluegrass report

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    Jason Carter and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Brick City Bluegrass '26 - photo © Bill Warren It was a fun bluegrass weekend in Florida, starting at a famous, cozy venue called the Krazy Kup in Plant City.  Becky Buller and Ned Luberecki are

  • 2026 YeeHaw Music Fest wrap-up

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    Scott Burgess with Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2026 YeeHaw Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren The 2026 YeeHaw Music Fest has drawn to a close. This is one of Florida's longest running festivals, which had originated at YeeHaw

  • Day 1 at YeeHaw Music Fest 2026

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    Rhonda Vincent and Aaron McDaris at the 2026 YeeHaw Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren The 2026 YeeHaw Music Fest has kicked off at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center in Okeechobee, Florida. Ernie and Debi Evans are working hard on this

  • Alby Lopez benefit concert

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    Ian Lane & Southern Flavor at the Alby Lopez benefit show - photo © Bill Warren This past Saturday the Florida bluegrass community came together in a BIG way. The story starts several months ago. Mandolin player, Alby Lopez, was badly burned