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Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp has been in operation this past 27 years. The former fiddle star of Hee-Haw fame has a passion for music education which shows in her annual camp offering tips and tricks for fiddler old and new. This

Gibson Davis, Wyatt Ellis, Red Henry, and Christoper Henry at Watermelon Pickers' - photo © Kevin Slick The Watermelon Pickers' Fest took place in Berryville, VA this past weekend (September 6-7) and featured an excellent variety of bluegrass, old time, and

Since the release of their last album, Lonesome, in 2022, a few things have shifted for Texas based HillBilly Fever. For one, the lineup has completely changed, with the exception of banjoist Mark Krider and dobro player Randy Pasley. As a result,

Sister Sadie at the 45th annual Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival - photo © Dale and Darcy Cahill Over Labor Day weekend, Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 45th birthday with an amazing line up, and a typically enthusiastic crowd

On their website, The Down Hill Strugglers describe themselves simply as "an old time string band. Given the fact that they released their previous albums on the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings before signing to Jalopy Records, there's clear credence to that

The Earls of Leicester at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival - photo © Bryce LaFoon When it comes to comfort and convenience, music festivals can vary in terms of what they offer. For the most part, those elements aren't always

Danny Paisley at the Camp Springs Labor Day Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Returning for the sixth time since its restoration, Camp Springs Labor Day Bluegrass Festival and its promoters, Cody and Donna Johnson, are celebrating a successful

Dan Tyminski is a name synonymous with bluegrass vocal excellence. Throughout his long career, Tyminski has appeared on several live recordings such as Down From The Mountain in 2000, and Alison Krauss & Union Station's Grammy-winning album, Live in 2003. Live From The Ryman is Tyminski's

AJ Lee & Blue Summit at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC over Labor Day Weekend is now

Tray Wellington has made quite an impact in a relatively short time. Following the release of his first three LPs in 2019, he was tapped to lead workshops at both MerleFest and Grey Fox, chosen to contribute to Béla Fleck's