Lucky Barn at Pickathon: John Craigie

BGS is pleased to partner with our friends at Pickathon to premiere a new live session from The Lucky Barn each month. Our latest installment features a beautiful live performance of “I Am California” by John Craigie, a talented singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Stick around after the song to hear memories of his earliest days as a performer — and why booking his own shows reminds him of his dating life.

In this performance, Craigie is acccompanied by Aviva Lipkowitz on bass and Kat Fountain on harmony vocal. You can discover more about the festival and get your tickets for 2019 at pickathon.com

Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers, “Murder in the City” (MerleFest 2019)

Brandi Carlile surprised the MerleFest audience last month when she brought out fellow headliners The Avett Brothers to sing “Murder in the City.” Written by the Avetts, the song has long been a favorite of Carlile’s, and she included it on her 2015 album, The Firewatcher’s Daughter. Check out their outstanding live performance of “Murder in the City.”


Photo credit: Willa Stein

Lucky Barn at Pickathon: Sierra Hull

BGS is pleased to partner with our friends at Pickathon to premiere a new live session from The Lucky Barn each month. Our latest installment features an impressive live performance of “Weighted Mind” by Sierra Hull, an award-winning mandolin player with a distinctive songwriting voice. Be sure to catch her interview after the performance.

You can discover more about the festival and get your tickets for 2019 at pickathon.com

Lucky Barn at Pickathon: Andrew Alli & Josh Small, “My Stomp”

BGS is pleased to partner with our friends at Pickathon to premiere a new live session from The Lucky Barn each month. Our latest installment features a dynamic live performance of “My Stomp” from Andrew Alli and Josh Small. About a decade ago, Alli felt compelled to learn harmonica after seeing someone playing it at a local farmers market. Now the Richmond, Virginia, musician is one of the state’s most celebrated mouth harpists. Be sure to catch the insightful interview after the performance.

You can discover more about the festival and get your tickets for 2019 at pickathon.com


Photo credit: Thomas Boyd

Lucky Barn at Pickathon: Phil Cook with Sara Watkins, “Belong”

BGS is pleased to partner with our friends at Pickathon to premiere a new live session from The Lucky Barn each month. The latest installment features enthusiastic North Carolina musician Phil Cook with his friend Sara Watkins on fiddle, delivering an awesome rendition of “Belong.” Be sure to watch the interview after the performance.

You can discover more about the festival and get your tickets for 2019 at pickathon.com


Photo credit: Ramon Dompor