A Bluegrass Family Reunion at AmericanaFest: Photo Recap

Ahh it was good to be back at AmericanaFest this year. While last year’s conference felt a bit lighter than normal years, with the pandemic bringing a tentative air, 2022 felt like a bit of a family reunion as we came back in full swing, especially as BGS gathered through the week with so many of those closest to us to celebrate our 10th year. After all, BGS is nothing without our community. BGS is the community! Take a look at the gallery below for a photo recap of our week in Nashville.

We started things off on Tuesdat at a packed Station Inn for a night of bluegrass with Jason Carter and Friends, featuring special guests like Ronnie and Rob McCoury, Michael Cleveland, Ketch Secor, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Shelby Means, Kyle Tuttle, Vince Herman, and David Grier.

Wednesday brought a happy hour at the City Winery Lounge ahead of the Americana Honors and Awards that evening, as we officially celebrated 10 years of BGS (featuring a ton of birthday cake – thanks to the Cupcake Collection!) and an afternoon of music from Rainbow Girls, Willie Watson, and Kyshona.

Finally, on Friday we gathered at the Basement with our friends at Nettwerk Music Group and Taylor Guitars, with performances from Lullanas, Phillip LaRue, Brooke Annibale, Mark Wilkinson, Old Sea Brigade, and Bre Kennedy.


Photos by Steve Lowry

3×3: Kyle Tuttle on Atticus Finch, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, and Prince’s Hot Chicken

Artist: Kyle Tuttle
Hometown: Cumming, GA (Yeah, that's really the name of a place. I usually just say Forsyth County.)
Latest Album: Bobcat
Personal Nicknames: Bobcat

 

Friends and tunes over a coffee cup. Round two. @theposteast #wildman #killeranski #americano #nashville #bluegrass

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If Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Mohammed were in a band together, who would play what?
Jesus on five-string electric bass, Buddha on double-bass drum kit, Krishna on sarod, Mohammed on vibraphone. The band would be called AUM-G.

If you were a candle, what scent would you be?
Some type of patchouli/kale blend.

What literary character or story do you most relate to?
Atticus Finch. I think he's a model Southern man, and I would be proud to be like him.

 

You thinkin what I'm thinkin…? #celebrityendorsement #banjocoldbrew #bobcatlovescoffee @banjocoldbrew

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What's your favorite planet — and why?
Earth, because it's the only one I've been to so far, and I've had a lot of fun here.

What's your best physical attribute?
I'm skinny, so I don't take up much room in the van.

Who is your favorite Jennifer: Lawrence, Lopez, or Love-Hewitt?
Definitely Love-Hewitt because I was 13 when Can't Hardly Wait came out.

 

Two axes, one job. Super fun jams last night with #bawninthemash. #banjo #fourGs #jamband #iandavidsoninstruments

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Cat or dog?
Dog

Rain or shine?
Shine

Mild, medium, or spicy?
Prince's Hot Chicken Spicy