It’s hard to believe that the better part of a decade has passed since the original BGS website went live. That humble iteration was the brainchild of myself and Ed Helms back in 2012, when we merged our two passion projects – Ed’s LA Bluegrass Situation festival at the city’s famed Largo at the Coronet Theatre, and my humble BluegrassLA blog. Back then, we posted stories and interviews once or twice a week and featured show listings for bluegrass and Americana bands along the West Coast. I was serving as editor, writer, AND brand manager at the time, while still working a full time job in the film industry!
From that first incarnation to the multi-faceted, inclusive, international brand BGS is today, our entire team is so excited to celebrate ten years (!) of amazing musical moments and memories all year long. Each week, we’ll be unveiling one of the “Top 50 BGS Moments” — highlights, milestones, and other things you might have missed — and we also have a whole host of special BGS10 live and virtual events that we’ll be announcing over the next few months.
At the end of the day, we wouldn’t be who we are or WHERE we are without you, our amazing community. You have shown us what we suspected all along: that roots music fans and artists are more different, diverse, and discerning than has ever been reflected in modern music media, and we promise to continue to represent the full spectrum — past traditions, present trends, and future talent — of bluegrass, folk, Americana, blues, trad, country, and beyond.
Eleven months ago today, I launched one of the most exciting and unexpected journeys of my life…
‘MAY 18, 2011: I’m excited to kick off this new venture. Recently I realized that despite the plethora of talent in this town, there was no central source for featuring bluegrass music in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. So here we go… let’s bring this community together and preach the gospel of bluegrass music…’
Little did I know that this ‘new venture’ would lead me down a rabbit hole of incredible music, relationships, and experiences, the likes of which would shift my path entirely. And now that path has led all of us to something truly exciting….. a bigger, broader, and more comprehensive new site called THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION.
Beginning this Monday, April 23, 2012, BluegrassLA will be something entirely new. We’re not going to reveal too much right now (you’ll have to come back on Monday to check it out for yourself!)… Just know that it is because of YOUR interaction, love, and support that all of this is possible, and we will continue to be your resource for everything bluegrass, Americana, roots, old-time, twang, et al in the Southland….
So, one more time, here’s your weekly schedule….. I’ll see you at The Sitch.
Much love, Amy
WEDNESDAY – APRIL 18
-The Infamous Stringdusters @ Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach
-Bluegrass Night @ The Basement Tavern, 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica
THURSDAY – APRIL 19
-The LA Bluegrasshopper @ UCLA’s Fowler Museum, Westwood
-The Get Down Boys @ Neat Tavern, 1114 N Pacific Ave, Glendale
“Everything bluegrass, folk, Americana, roots, twang, old-time, western swing in the Southland.”
Welcome to THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION! We’re so glad you’re here. Joining the forces of local music blog BLUEGRASSLA and the annual LA BLUEGRASS SITUATION festival at Largo, The Bluegrass Situation aims to be a resource for enthusiasts and residents, showcasing local artists, venues, and upcoming shows, while demonstrating to the world the amazing talent and local fanbase that await them in LA.
We are here because we love the music, we love the community that surrounds it, and we love our city. And we hope you will join us as we continue to tell the story of Los Angeles bluegrass.
While you’re here, be sure to sign up for our mailing list (in the top left corner of the site) for articles, videos, newsletters, and the all latest in Southern California bluegrass. Take a look around, explore some of our exclusive articles, and let us know what you think! The Bluegrass Situation is a work in progress, so we need your feedback! (And while you’re at it, don’t forget to Like us on FB and follow us on Twitter!)
To kick things off, we’ve got a Funny or Die Exclusive (in which our own Ed Helms may or may not expose the truth behind the site…). Welcome to The Sitch!
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