Author: Bill Warren

Nothin' Fancy at the Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Thursday at the 2018 Nothin’ Fancy Festival was another warm one. But that didn’t slow down festival managers and hosts Robyn and Willie Wines. They each always have a

Nothin’ Fancy is hosting their 18th annual festival at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, Virginia. Wednesday started as it always does – with a great potluck dinner. The food was wonderful. This old photographer ate way to much! Mike Andes,

Highland Travelers at the Kentuckians of Michigan (9/15/18) - photo © Bill Warren This past weekend was the opening of the winter bluegrass series presented by the Kentuckians of Michigan, who recently held their 58th annual picnic. This weekend marked something

The Coachmen at the Huron Valley Eagles - photo © Bill Warren This past Saturday the Huron Valley Eagles in Flat Rock, Michigan opened the 31st season of bluegrass music in this storied venue. The season opened with Roy Cobb and

Eight years ago an idea became a reality in Blissfield, Michigan. The Blissfield Downtown Development Authority presented Blissfield Bluegrass on the River for the first six years. The Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association accepted the challenge of managing and operating

Youngsters get a chance to try out instruments at the 2018 Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Friday stage show at the 2018 Milan Bluegrass Festival was opened by the East Tennessee State University Pride Band. ETSU has the

Dave Adkins Band at the 2018 Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Milan’s KC Campground owner and festival promoter, Mark Gaynier, added a fourth day to the festival. The addition was a “must see” day of music. The Dave Adkins

Jam session for early arrivals at the Milan Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Early arrivals at the Milan Bluegrass Festival were treated to a jam hosted by the Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association. A number of musicians participated and

Deadwood at the 2018 Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival brought the band Deadwood to the stage, now celebrating their 40th anniversary. Larry Efaw brought the Bluegrass Mountaineers back to the Marshall stage

Jamming underway early in the week at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Bluegrass fans began arriving last Sunday at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Marshall, MI with activities beginning on Monday with bingo. Tuesday was the day for