Archive for June 10th, 2009

Bean Blossom is about to bloom for 2009

Category: Festival News

By Dan Tackett
June 10, 2009

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Golf carts on parade?

At the world famous bluegrass festival in Bean Blossom, Ind.?

On Bill Monroe’s hallowed ground?

You bet! Golf carts are the preferred method of traversing the large festival grounds in south central Indiana, so it just seemed a natural to put them on display. Thus, the first annual Bean Blossom Golf Cart Parade is born….

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Marty Raybon releases “This That and the Other”

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
June 10, 2009

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He grew up in bluegrass and later earned acclaim in country music, so it should come as no surprise that the latest release from Marty Raybon and his band, Full Circle, bears the mark of both. Indeed, “This That & the Other” is not only a showcase for a singer hailed as a great by fans, critics and fellow artists alike, but follows in the footsteps of legendary acts like the Osborne Brothers and Jim & Jesse by offering compelling performances that make distinctions between bluegrass and country almost meaningless.

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Grascals sign with New Frontier Touring

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
June 10, 2009

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Nashville, Tenn. — Nashville based booking agency New Frontier Touring adds awarding winning, contemporary bluegrass group The Grascals to their roster. The group is in high gear and putting the right people in place as they are under new management this year; NJP Entertainment.

Manager and motivating force, Nick Pellegrino commented, “I am honored to be representing this band. Their accomplishments and accolades in the short time they have been together are astonishing! We already have many exciting things on the horizon for The Grascals….

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