Banjo Paul got to have a little bit of fun last Saturday night by playing with his group Rogue River Grass for the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly meeting and jam session. Rogue River plays an eclectic blend that’s not exactly any style…it’s part bluegrass, part rock ‘n roll, part country, but all fun. Click the headline above for a video and details of the night.
Category Archives: Festivals/jams/concerts
The Oak Ridge Boys and…bluegrass?!
I was treated to a truly special experience when me and my buddy Foose got to be special guests of the Oak Ridge Boys recently. Click the headline above to read all about my experience.
Bluegrass banjo at the Ionia Theater
Looking for a great west Michigan jam session to attend throughout the winter? Read up on the details of the Ionia Bluegrass & Country show, located in Ionia, Michigan. Click the headline above to learn more.
Saturday night didn’t suck!
In this post, I blog about how fortunate I am to be able to rub shoulders with some fantastic pickers and singers. Click the headline above and come read, see, and hear all about the hot jam I was in with some world-class pickers recently.
Living large and gigging out
I’m glad to be a working banjo player and I had a busy but fun Saturday gigging with Rogue River Grass
The W.M.B.M.A. Fallfest was a lot of fun
I spent the weekend gigging, jamming, and listening at the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association’s Fallfest Bluegrass Festival, and I had a great time. The music was hot, the jamming was fun, and the people were wonderful as always.
It’s festival time in Michigan, Sept. 18-20
It’s festival time in Lowell, Michigan. The weather looks to be beautiful…come on out!
NIBGA Bluegrass Festival in Kendallville, In.
The folks involved with the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association always put on a great festival that is very popular in the midwest, and this year was no different. This is a festival that’s held both Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend each year. Read about my visit there during Labor Day weekend 2009
Bluegrass festival in Kendallville, In.
A quick blog post from the field while attending the Tri-State bluegrass festival in Kendallville, Indiana
A must-attend beginner’s jam session
Beginners who are looking for a great experience at a fun festival should consider attending the NIBGA bluegrass festival during Labor Day weekend in Kendallville, Indiana. There is a very informative and helpful beginner’s slow jam at this festival taught by Gary & Maggie Bilby, held on Saturday from 12:30 to 2pm. I highly recommend all to attend; click on the image above to read all about it.