Continuing the tradition of amazing bluegrass on top of Casper Mountain, The Hillbenders gave a stellar performance for festival goers. Their own brand of bluegrass brought some rockin' sounds to the traditional bluegrass style. Watching The Hillbenders perform is an experience one must experience first hand.
Making their second appearance at Beartrap Summer Festival, Nolan Lawrence of The Hillbenders explains that Beartrap is "nice and cool and calm and the people are just fantastic." Contrasted to many music festival
The Hillbenders put on a very energetic set at the 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival. The group knows has the ability to bridge the gap between the common music consumer and the bluegrass genre, making them one of the most unique bands at this year's festival. Their spot on harmonies and very defined musical talent are just a few words to describe the wonder that is The Hillbenders. You have to experience it for yourself.
Front Country is one of the freshest new faces in the world of bluegrass. Coming all the way from the San Francisco area, Front Country brought some sweet sounds to the ears of festival goers. If they keep up their energy and momentum, this group is sure to be receiving national recognition in a big way.
The Bay Area’s finest young acoustic talent graced our presence at the 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival and put on a phenomenal performance. In this video the group went back to their roots and played this Joni Mitchell song, which they claim is one of their favorites. Bluegrass has a fresh new face, and it's name is Front Country.
While the rest of The Hillbenders were off working on the set list, I talked Nolan Lawrence (mandolin) and Chad "Gravy Boat" Graves (Dobro) into playing a little jam while they waited to go on stage. Check out the video... you won't be
Watch as Front Country warms up in the Beartrap Green Room.
The worst part about Beartrap Summer Festival is that, aside from shooting video, interviewing artists and snapping a few photos, I spend most of my time cooped up in a trailer, staring at a computer screen
Phoebe Hunt charmed and captivated the audience at the 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival. Bringing her own style to the country/bluegrass genre, Phoebe Hunt is an act we would love to see return to Beartrap Meadow.
The talented Phoebe Hunt wowed the audience during her performance at the 2013 Beartrap Summer Music festival. The singer/songwriter/violinist showed Beartrap Meadow her heart and soul on the main stage.