Sam Bush, Virtuoso: He Takes His Music Seriously, But Not Himself
"Sam Bush is a Bluegrass institution." A true statement, but possibly a misleading one.
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Rodney Crowell’s Journey: From Bars and Church Choirs to Diamonds and Dirt
Imagine that you grew up in a remote Texastown with a population of about three thousand. On Saturday nights you played drums in your dad's honky-tonk band, and on Sunday mornings you went to church with your grandfather, who was the choir director
The Littlest Birds: In Their Sparse Western Soundscapes, Everything New Is Old Again
Listening to a Littlest Birds album is like walking into an antique shop and gradually realizing something is amiss: The elegant pieces of furniture are so unmarred they might be new; they even smell that way.
2014 Beartrap Summer Festival Survival Guide
The 2014 Beartrap Summer Festival is upon us. Do you know everything you need to know? Do you have everything you need to have? To help prepare you for the best weekend of the summer, here is the 2014 Beartrap Summer Festival survival guide.
Kathy Kirlin – Songs For Kids At 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival
A former music teacher, Kathy Kirlin now works as a musician, providing enrichment opportunities for elementary students, using traditional folk songs to reinforce language skills. Kathy Kirlin will be appearing in the family area at 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival.
Great Eats And Great Buys In Store At 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival
What makes the Beartrap Summer Festival so special? There is of course the great music, the beautiful scenery, the great fun times spent with friends and family on the mountain. Don't forget about the great foods and great items from all of the hard working vendors. Here is a complete list of vendors that will be gracing our presence on the mountain.
The HillBenders Experience: Not Your Mama’s Bluegrass, and Infectious To Boot
The headline of an article in the prestigious Bluegrass Unlimited magazine sums up the band HillBenders' musical mission in a nutshell: "Making Bluegrass hip again, one day at a time." As a result, it's not surprising that the quintet recently appeared at an event in Missouri titled "This Ain't Your Mama's Bluegrass."
Della Mae’s Long, Winding Road: From Spike Heels and ‘Mangrass’ to Genteel Harmonies
Which one of the five women onstage is Della Mae? Philosophers could argue for a good while between the answers "all" and "none."
A Conversation With Sam Bush [AUDIO]
You can call him Mr Entertainment, the King Of Telluride, The Father of Newgrass, but the title of "Lynn's husband" is the one that means the most to him. Sam Bush joins us for the Beartrap Summer Festival on Sunday August 4th and he is one of the most sought after bluegrass or "newgrass" players out there
A Conversation With Rodney Crowell [AUDIO]
Rodney Crowell never had designs on being a superstar. He wanted to write his songs and make good music. Although Rodney didn't have a lot of commercial success himself until the late 80"s, he was a songwriter that other artists found great success with his songs