May 16
Bean Blossom around the corner
In less than a month, the 42nd annual Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival will kick in to high gear. Featuring over 50 bluegrass artists, Bean Blossom will run from June 14 - 21 in Bean Blossom, IN.
Among the highlights of this years lineup are the John Cowan Band, Larry Stephenson, The Sullivan Family, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, Eddie and Martha Adcock, Tim Graves and Cherokee, IIIrd Tyme Out, James King Band, The Lewis Family, Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Michael Cleveland, Special Consensus, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Gene Watson, Dailey & Vincent, Cherryholmes, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press and Ernie Thacker & Route 23.
Several Music and Instrument workshops will be given throughout the festival from beginning to advanced levels on banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and bass; mountain and bluegrass vocals, group harmony, songwriting, band promotion, Bean Blossom history and more.
The festival will feature the Bluegrass Now Youth Tent where kids and teens can get up close and personal with some of Bluegrass’ greatest musicians.
2008 also marks the 3rd year for the Youth Bluegrass Boot Camp. Sarah Wasson is in charge of coordinating the camp and instructors. Enrollees will cover topics about basic instrument care, vocals, harmonies, stage presence, microphone technique, and songwriting. The Boot Camp culminates with a performance from the students on the main stage.
Bean Blossom is offering a discount on advance ticket purchases that ends June 1st and they have several combo and single day packages available. The festival also offers camping with options for RV hookups or primitive camping.
For more information on Bean Blossom visit Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival online.
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