Author: Bill Warren

Po' Ramblin' Boys at the Spring 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Palatka Bluegrass Festival had nearly picture perfect weather for their Spring 2022 event. It did get a little chilly Saturday evening, but there was not

Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is one of the special venues for bluegrass festivals. It was established in 1950 and provides a home for boys that need

Alistair McCubbin with the Freighliners at "Dam" Smoker BBQ in Eustis, FL - photo © Bill Warren We had crossed paths with The Freightliners a couple years ago in Wintergarden, Florida, and caught up with them again in Eustis, Florida on Sunday

The Friday show at YeeHaw kicked off with two Florida bands. The first – Sandy Back Porch – is from the Orlando area. They give a mix of bluegrass and traditional country music. They can be seen on many venues

The Farm Hands at the 2022 YeeHaw Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren The 2022 YeeHaw Music Fest kicked off on Thursday at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. This is an Evans Media Source festival, produced and promoted by Ernie and

We found another of Florida’s bluegrass gems this past Friday night, J.T.’s Bluegrass in Titusville. J.T. Shealy has promoted shows in various venues in Titusville since 2007. They are now at the Shepard's Hall. The upcoming schedule presents the Amanda Cook Band

We made our annual visit to The Woodbine Opry in Georgia this past Friday evening for the first show of their 22nd year. They have done more than thousand shows in 21 years! This effort is completely supported by donations. Bill Garlen

The Gibson Brothers at the 2021 Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren I heard a bass begin playing Friday morning in the Jekyll Island campground. I grabbed my camera and went exploring, and found three fellas – banjo,

Let us begin by saying that day one of the 45th Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival was about Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. That being said, let's begin with the other bands that played throughout the day. Remedy Tree opened the show. They

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road at the 2021 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Bill Warren Thursday at Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies kicked off to a full house. Needless to say, The Lady of Tradition was pleased. Festival favorites,