July 2025 Issue

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The Tradition

The Artists

Annie Staninec

By Wayne Erbsen

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

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…

The Sound

Songs Move Mountains

By Nancy Posey

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

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…

Elijah Doty

By Sandy Hatley

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

The Venue

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…

From Stages to Campgrounds

By Steve Levine

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