July 2025 Issue

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The Tradition

The Artists

Annie Staninec with the Kathy Kallick Band (left to right) Greg Booth, Annie Staninec, Kathy Kallick, Tom Bekeny and Cary Black Photo by Anne Hamersky

Annie Staninec

By Wayne Erbsen

Fiery Bluegrass Fiddler Annie Staninec has a lot going for her. First, she has what…

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Cole Quest and the City Pickers (left to right) Christian Apuzzo, Matheus Verardino, Cole Quest, Mike Mulhollan and Craig Akin.

Cole Quest and the City Pickers

By Dan Miller

Woody Guthrie’s Grandson and his NYC-based Bluegrass Band  Woody Guthrie has a strong legacy in…

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The Sound

Selfie of Elijah Doty

Elijah Doty

By Sandy Hatley

Sound Guy And So Much More Elijah Doty is a 23-year-old Illinois boy who is “living…

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Faculty Share Original Songs and Insights L to R: Jeanette Williams, Louisa Branscomb, Johnny Williams // Photo by nancy posey

Songs Move Mountains

By Nancy Posey

Louisa Branscomb Marks 36 Years of Songwriting retreats March 2025 marked the 36th consecutive year…

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Kris Howland displays two of the albums he helped bring to vinyl

Kris Howland Brings Classic Bluegrass LPs Back to the Future

By David McCarty

Photos by Chelsea LaFond It’s an excellent time for bluegrass LP seekers and collectors. And…

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The Venue

The Infamous Stringdusters. // Photo by Alex Culbreth

Way Down Upon the Suwannee River

By Mickey Abraham

Beth and Randy Judy’s nationally recognized music festivals have changed the lives of many and…

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Eleven year old Oliver Mosely

From Stages to Campgrounds

By Steve Levine

Old Settler’s Music Festival Sustains a Robust Community Photos by Steve Levine/stl.images      The 38th…

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