The Burnett Sisters at the 2025 Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival - photo © Dave Berry The Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival is billed as British Columbia's Premier Bluegrass Music Festival and it's hard to disagree given the wealth of talent, abundance of
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Highfalutin’ Hillbilly – The Kody Norris Show
Though Kody Norris has been active in bluegrass music for well over a decade, The Kody Norris Show's star has been steadily rising. With continuous wins at the annual SPBGMA convention for their high energy stage show and instrumental prowess,
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2025 Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival report
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass at the 2025 Willow OakBluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Roxboro, North Carolina was a great place to be for live music, fellowship, and fun on Father's Day Weekend this year. Promoter (and
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2025 Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival report
The Cox Family at the 2025 Blazin' Bluegrass Festival - photo © Roger Black The kids played in the rain and the bands played on the stage at the Blazin' Bluegrass Festival in Whitley City, Kentucky this past weekend. The Mountain
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Unravel – The Henhouse Prowlers
Throughout their 20-plus year history, The Henhouse Prowlers have been driven by their arch determination. That's evident in their efforts as cultural ambassadors for the US State Department for the past dozen years, courtesy of the efforts by American Music
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Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival kicks off in Roxboro, NC
Zeb Snyder with Appalachian Road Show at the 2025Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Day one of Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival provided several special treats and heartfelt moments. The Roxboro, NC music event began with the national
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On Forgotten Paths – Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers
Rarely do I hear a new recording in any genre that contains a vocalist that makes me go, "Whoa! Where did that come from? Who is this person?" A new album titled On Forgotten Paths by Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers
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Restless Soul – Amanda Cook
If there's only a single word to describe the music of Florida native Amanda Cook, that word would be compelling. It applies to her vocals, her selection of material and those who comprise her backing band. All of this is
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2025 Farm Jamb festival report
The Grascals at the 2025 Farm Jamb - photo © Roger Black The Farm Jamb Bluegrass Music Festival at McClurg Farm in Bagdad, KY is quickly claiming a spot as one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the country. This is due
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2025 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival report
Darren Nicholson with Jason Carter at Cherokee Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography The 2025 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival is now in the books. Allen Dyer of Classic Promotions and Lorraine Jordan of Jordan Entertainment enjoyed a successful inaugural year










