August was a key month for bluegrass music in San Diego as once again it brought us the Summergrass Bluegrass Festival in Vista. Back in 2003 a group of local...
Summer is the peak festival season for bluegrass lovers everywhere and we have one of the best festivals right here at the Antique Gas and Steam...
Have you ever wondered why bluegrass music is not readily available on terrestrial radio, or why it is so prominent in festivals? Here’s the short answer....
Attending bluegrass festivals is a key part of enjoying the bluegrass experience. Here’s a quick rundown on what you can expect this summer. Never been to...
It is estimated that at least 20 million people listen to and enjoy bluegrass music, according to the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Bluegrass music is...
This month we are running Richard Burkett’s slightly modified article from the SDBS Newsletter about Black history and bluegrass. “The question shouldn’t be how do we...
Let’s establish that it is in fact popular in San Diego. Here are some indicators: There are at least three non profit organizations promoting bluegrass music...
Every year in January the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) puts on the “Great 48” in Bakersfield. The CBA is the largest member-driven nonprofit bluegrass organization in...
If you are the type to make resolutions for the New Year, here are my suggestions for bluegrass lovers. Learn to play that instrument you’ve always...
