The energy was palpable in Nashville that day. It was Americanafest, and everyone who was anyone in this community was in town for the week-long conference, festival, and awards show. The Bluegrass Situation's Midnight Windup, held in The Cannery, was hosted by Ed Helms and his band The Lonesome Trio and featuring a cavalcade of…

This year's Cayamo cruise is gearing up to be one for the books. With artists like Trampled by Turtles, Patty Griffin, Allison Russell, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jeff Tweedy, the Jerry Douglas Band, and so many more across roots music genres onboard, we're looking forward to the musical collaborations destined to take form and many…

Dylan going electric in 1965. Lomax making his historic archive recordings in 1966. Joni taking the stage after 50-something years in 2022. Newport Folk is a festival full of milestone moments and lots of surprises. And for a brief moment in time in 2014, BGS was a small part of Newport Folk Fest's long and…