Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, Sierra Hull, Leftover Salmon, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Lindsay Lou, Full Cord, and Mark Lavengood

Well,leave to the peeps at Ardenland to do it again.What do national bands such as monitarily cost to drive to this state or tbe next?Honestly,We all have an idea .But if your somewhat
Edu ated its fairly o vious that its not cheap.lical bands play 90 min for a few hundred ?.?.I wont lie im not really up on that # either.The point?Finally we hae a true audiofile tbsy is (tbsnk gog)our promoter.Agzin tha k you Arden Barnett and Ardenland. Back to Billy though..I truly am gland i can say i saw "Turmoil and tinfol" ie first tour afew ft from them
.I also ended up with an album that i was able to get Billy and entire band.I tji k that'll only go up in value.
To me for more or less Billy Strings is a reletivley young phenom-nal muscian.Now,"I" personally say that thats not best of the yr in bluegrass.Best of all Genres.I mean it is what it is.His bands awesome.Frankly I do see Billy rising quick .Hence,I.certainly hope tbere more peeps other thz him keeping him the wag he izs Sometimds to mucb to quuck kills wag,way to many foljs.Im sure the 'ol goats gone be down to earth andkeep roling this in your fa e JAMMIN'STYELGRASS BURNIN' JC

Greensky Bluegrass is not your grandfather's music. They're making new music for a younger generation(average audience age 25-35). They are the best touring band out there! Other bands can fake it on a recording by adding effects or recording multiple takes until they get it right. Greensky does right live, the first time, every night. I was surprised their instruments didn't burst into flames or start smoking the picking was so hot. They have great musical communication between each other. They really get the crowd involved and dancing. If you want to have a great time and see some world class music, go check out Greensky Bluegrass! You won't be disappointed.

Great performance by Ms. Hull and her trio. Very personable and amiable stage presence, but very much about the music with her virtuosity on her instrument clearly on display. Very competent reliance on Justin Moses mostly on banjo, who has shared her side so frequently through her decade of development. And the interplay between Sierra and latest collaborator Ethan is something special to experience. Beyond the mesmerizing torrent of notes in her exciting runs, together they showcase her maturation to a unique style within her genre. "Weighted Mind" should be an award winner in 2016 - Grammies and CMA. But don't take my word for it, Alison Krauss and Bela Fleck are solid influences already in her corner.
Buy the album and go "hang out" with her trio when they comes to your town.

Leftover Salmon have created a solitary rare and completley indepedent sound that gathers influences from bluegrass and country, as well as ideas of thier own, creating this awesome genre they call 'Pollyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.' Now take this band and put them infront of a crowd and the crowd are left always smiling.
7 albums down and surely another to go, Leftover Salmon creation of this incrediblly unique genre makes their live performances memorable and extraordinary. Tremelo picking, 12 bar blues, from slow to fast, acoustic guitars and banjos- its a guessing game what the band are going to do live. It keeps you on your toes and tapping your toes.
Bluegrass is a powerful genre in itself, it allows people to really connect with a song but makes sure your always dancing or reaching out for the band. Leftover Salmon have taken the bluegrass and smacked its butt till its gone red-they've turned it into a naughty creature which they let loose live and its fantastic.