Amos Perrine

This week the column features two fests at opposite ends of the country, Sing Out Loud (St. Augustine, Florida, September 21 and 22) and the Ohana Festival  (Doheny Beach State Park, Dana Point, California, September 27-29, 2024). Fortunately, Sing Out Loud was held before hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the

This week's column looks at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) 2024 World of Bluegrass that was recently held in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was a multi-headed beast of a roots music festival that’s comprised of four components: 1. Conference (September 24-26) 2. IBMA Bluegrass Ramble

Has anyone noticed that, during the past few years, Appalachia has garnered a lot of national attention? So much so that it’s suddenly hip to be from, live in, or even visit the region. It certainly gives an artist an extra layer of credibility in the roots music world.

To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway: If you are lucky enough to have experienced AMERICANAFEST, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for AMERICANAFEST is a moveable feast. This week’s column features three takes on the fest by ND regulars Chris Griffy (Crowdfunding Radar

The fine folks at the Americana Music Association have curated another stellar lineup of roots artists for the the 24th annual AMERICANAFEST extravaganza in Nashville, September 17-21, 2024. As with previous years' previews, most of the more recognizable performers are not highlighted, the focus is discovery. Similarly, panels, as

This week's column focuses on two festivals, Bumbershoot and Appaloosa Music Festival. While at opposite ends of the country, both are held on Labor Day weekend. Appaloosa is hosted by the band Scythian, which formed in 2002 after brothers Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka left Catholic seminary. The fest