Jesse and Joy McReynolds are gearing up for a big weekend of bluegrass music at the Pick Inn in Gallatin, Tennessee on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th for the Summer Pick Inn Party & Jesse McReynolds 80th Birthday Bash. This two day, music-filled party will celebrate Jesse’s lifetime of musical achievements and offer up the finest in bluegrass music and southern hospitality. Fans, friends and fellow musicians are all invited to share in the fun.

Raleigh, NC — PineCone celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Down Home Series featuring old favorites and up-and-coming artists. With a mission to preserve, present and promote traditional music, PineCone is a non-profit organization that presents more than 100 music events each year, including concerts, participatory music sessions, a weekly radio show on 94.7 WQDR, and more. Most of their programs are free and open to the public. The Down Home Series is PineCone’s biggest series, bringing national touring musicians to Raleigh. “This series allows us to highlight both established traditional musicians and up-and-coming artists whose musical careers are just taking off,” said William Lewis, PineCone’s Executive Director….