Author: Bill Warren

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at the 2022 Milan Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren Day 3 of "5 for 25" kept the audience well entertained at the 25th anniversary edition of the Milan Music Fest in Michigan. The

Wednesday at the Milan Music Fest kicked off sunny, hot, and humid, but with a breeze that made it comfortable. Joey Shann brought his new band, Midnight Hollow, for its Milan debut. The crowd certainly showed them a great Michigan welcome.

Special Consensus at the 25th Anniversary Milan Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren Tuesday kicked off the "5 for 25" Milan Music Festival with Blake Williams as the MC. Mark Gaynier has hosted the festival at his KC Campground since becoming

Junior Sisk at the 2022 Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Sometimes life gets in the way of the best laid plans. Such was the case with the Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Marshall, MI. This picture taker was only able

Authentic Unlimited at the 50th annual Charlotte Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 50th Charlotte Bluegrass Festival is in the books. No tornado, and only one very light rain shower for part of the final act. It was a

The Kody Norris Show at the 2022 Charlotte Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Charlotte Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 50th year at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte, Michigan. Wes Pettinger took over promoting the festival several years

In an earlier article, John Lawless detailed the relationship between Rudy Jones and Billy Samford, and Billy keeping the Rudy Jones resophonic guitar line active following Rudy's death in 2015. A few months ago I had a chance to meet

Russell Moore at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival (March 2022) - photo by Eric Popp The spring Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival for 2022 is in the books, a resounding success over the March 24-26 weekend. Daniel Mullins and his staff and volunteers

Lonesome River Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren The Florida Classic – classic bluegrass, classic country, classic '50s rock, classic cars and trucks, and great people! The sound crew worked tirelessly all weekend. Larry Payton, Donnie Carver,

Dan Tyminski Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren Thursday dawned warm and sunny for the 2022 Florida Classic, presented by Evans Media Source. The Classic is held in a park east of Brooksville, Florida. The show opened