Americana music has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years, both in fanbase and styles included within the genre. With such expansion, it comes as little surprise that many U.S. music festivals have started including more Americana acts on their lineups. Bonnaroo has always been ahead of the curve in this area. In the... Continue Reading →
The Byrd’s Creek Music Festival 2018 – A Breath Of Fresh Air
In 2018, like a breath of fresh air, The Byrd's Creek Music Festival swept into the bustling Americana and bluegrass music scene. With the event recently announcing its return for 2019 and its move to summer dates—July 11 through 13—we thought it would be a good time to look back on the festival’s inaugural year... Continue Reading →
The Grand Ole Opry Meets Bonnaroo
Billed as “The Show That Made Country Music Famous” and the “Home of American Music,” the Grand Ole Opry is one of the most iconic attractions in the State of Tennessee. Just down the road from the Opry’s home in Nashville, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has embraced an increasingly genre-diverse lineup, including an... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Valerie June, Pilgrimage Music Festival
Taking the Pilgrimage Festival stage by storm, Valerie June played one of the most visceral and exuberant sets of the day. Even in the ninety-plus degree heat, the crowd was moving and grooving from beginning to end with her wit and southern charm. Mixing many different influences including blues, folk, country, and rock, June has... Continue Reading →