Rick Davidson, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS

The first time I met Uncle Walt’s Band was at a small graduation party in 1972. I was getting into some bluegrass at that point, … Continued

This year’s Suwannee Spring Reunion has a fantastic lineup, and the schedule is now out. As usual, the spring festival leans progressive. Headliners for Thursday … Continued

The three-day festival held at the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch outside of Palatka, Florida, was packed with traditional bluegrass talent. Diversity in bluegrass has been popular. … Continued

If you like your bluegrass traditional, the Palatka Bluegrass Festival has a great lineup February 13-15th. Along with Grammy-winning headliner, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, … Continued

It’s very possible you’ve never heard of Richard Smith, unless you’re a musician (and especially a guitar player).  The UK-born fingerstyle player prodigy learned his … Continued

The word “supergroup” is thrown around a lot. It’s come to mean a collaboration of musicians with independent successful careers. The trio Red Horse have … Continued

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is thrilled to announce that Greensky Bluegrass, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Sierra Hull, Ghost Light, Jon Stickley … Continued

It’s easy to tick off the names of prominent musicians who have died of drug abuse or mental health issues. Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Jimi … Continued

The Virginia-based family band (brothers Jimmy and Tommy and cousin Galen) has been doing a Christmas show at Gainesville’s historic Thomas Center for six years … Continued

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has hosted music festivals since the ’80s and some bluegrass events even earlier. Under the ownership of the … Continued