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New South Tribute Band at Crowe Fest '25 - photo © David Kuehner Many thanks to David Kuehner for this gallery of terrific photos taken at Crowe Fest '25, held last weekend at Rickey Wasson's Meadowgreen Music Park in Clay City,

Family and friends all know fall is my favorite season. Probably because I won't stop talking about how it can't come soon enough. And why should I? It really is the best time of the year. Cooler weather, colorful foliage, the distinct smell of the season in

This article is a contribution from our friend, Tony Watt, up in the Boston, MA region. Tony is a pro guitarist and a top bluegrass instructor in the northeast, teaching both privately and as an Associate Professor at the Berklee

Lazy Grass at Bluegrass in La Roche 2025 - photo © Angelika Hernmarck This report on the final day at France’s Bluegrass in La Roche festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a daily update this

This remembrance of Iowa fiddler Alan Murphy is a contribution from Marc Janssen and Aleta Porcella. Alan Murphy (80) died on July 26, 2025. While his family and close friends called him Alan, he will be remembered by most as master fiddler

The Often Herd at Bluegrass in La Roche 2025 - photo © Angelika Hernmarck This report on day four at France’s Bluegrass in La Roche festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a daily update this

Long Way Home with Tijmen Veelenturf at Bluegrass in La Roche 2025 - photo © Angelika Hernmarck This report on day three at France’s Bluegrass in La Roche festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a

Rapidgrass featuring Pete Wernick at Bluegrass in La Roche 2025 - photo © Algelika Hernmarck This report on day two at France’s Bluegrass in La Roche festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a daily update

Estación performs at Bluegrass in La Roche - photo © Angelika Hernmarck This report on day one at France’s Bluegrass in La Roche festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a daily update this

This introduction to France's biggest bluegrass festival is a contribution from Swiss bluegrass writer and promoter Angelika Hernmarck. She will provide a daily report this week as the music rolls on. I'm packing my bags and bubbling with anticipation – Bluegrass