As some of you may have noticed from our previous posts and Facebook updates, we were on a cruise a few weeks ago. But not just any cruise: a bluegrass cruise -- Mountain Song at Sea -- along with some of our favorite people and best musical acts on the scene today (you can read more about the ...
Happy Weekend, Situation Readers! We made it to August, and we have some exciting shows on the horizon. The Belle Brigade play downtown's California Plaza and Beachwood Sparks rock The Echo, but one particular show has gotten us super excited. So excited, in fact, that we have a double ticket ...
We have an exciting weekend ahead for you, Situation readers! The Sitch's own ED HELMS brings his mashup of bluegrass and comedy to the Largo stage at THE WHISKEY SOUR RADIO HOUR this Friday evening, 8/17. Ed and his friends (and several special guests) take to the stage at 9pm If you want ...
This is a major weekend for a lot of festivals, especially around the SoCal region-- Grass Valley, Huck Finn, and of course, the epic Telluride Bluegrass Fest in Colorado (oh how I wish I could be there right now!). I'm headed to Live Oak Music Fest in Santa Barbara this weekend to see ...
It's nearly Halloween, readers....does that mean most of you are out celebrating this weekend?? What are your most clever costumes? I will be creatively dressed as a Californian out of her element preparing for for Hurricane Sandy to hit the east coast (read: bundled up watching scary movies). For those of you joining me in the…
Oh Friday. Thank goodness you're here! It's been a long (but equally awesome) week here at Bluegrass Situation headquarters, and we have some REALLY BIG announcements coming up that we're REALLY EXCITED to share BUT.... ....we can't quite tell you yet. In the interim, here are a few links to keep you occupied until we…
Ever thought, 'Gosh, I really wish I could have witnessed Bill Monroe dancing on a New York subway.' ?? Well then, there you go. Happy to make your dreams come true. And on top of that, we've also got the best of the interwebs from the past week. Enjoy: β’ The LA Times finally…
β’ Friday has officially been declared BANJO DAY. This video seemed appropriate to mark the occasion. β’ Fresh Air talks about Buddy and Jim (via NPR). β’ There's a new Peter Rowan album on the way. β’ Free music from some of our favorite artists?? Sure, we'll take it (via CMT Edge). β’ A Brit's perspective on…
Yes. The gloom has once again descended upon Los Angeles, and for those of us on the westside in particular, hasn't left since the month began. Some days, you need some appropriately mellow/gloomy music to accompany a mellow/gloomy day (see Laura Marling, Hem, The Civil Wars, even the Weepies...). For this, I give you the uber-talented Sarah…
