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    Sister Frog Hellfires Bring 'South for the Winter' Tour to Atlanta

    Anarchist folk, old country, and more unite for triple-bill show at Eddie's Attic

    Naomi Ashley & Jon Williams LIVE from St. Tim's new venue

    The Emorys Win 2026 Bluegrass Showdown at Bluegrass First Class

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    Recent news

    Feb. 14, 2026

    WVBR to Rebroadcast First Two Bound for Glory Shows from 1960s

    The legendary folk music radio show will air its earliest concerts, including a live performance by host Phil Shapiro.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    LA Singer-Songwriter Biloba Releases New Single "Little Flower"

    Upcoming album "Tree Arcades" due out this spring

    Feb. 12, 2026

    IBMA Announces 2026 Leadership Bluegrass Class

    25 industry professionals selected for annual training program in Nashville

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Timeless Folk Song 'There's a Hole in the Bucket' Traces German Roots

    The classic children's tune has endured for generations, with origins in German folklore.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Tulsa Bluegrass Brunch Becomes Must-Do for Music Fans

    Johnny Mullenax turned his weekly bluegrass brunch set into a career, playing major festivals and opening for Turnpike Troubadours.

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Bluegrass Superstars Shine on WoodSongs Radio Hour

    Southern Legacy and young fiddle prodigy Owen Hoopes wow audience at Lexington concert hall

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Folk Duo Rawlings and Welch Announce Tour for Grateful Dead's 'Reckoning' 45th Anniversary

    The acclaimed musical partners will perform songs from the iconic 1980 acoustic album.

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Lake Erie Folk Fest celebrates 10th anniversary at Case Western Reserve

    Annual music festival returns to Cleveland university after a pandemic hiatus.

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Friday Nights at the Thought Collective Brings Music to Racine's North Side

    New live music series offers intimate, phones-away listening experiences in Racine.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to Revisit Grateful Dead's 'Reckoning' Album

    The Grammy-winning folk artists will perform songs from the Dead's 1981 live album during a limited tour, including two nights at Oakland's Fox Theater.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Grammy-Nominated Guitarist to Headline Savannah Bluegrass Festival

    Larry Keel and The Larry Keel Experience will perform at the annual event.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Award-winning Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan comes to Plano

    The popular trio will make its first appearance in Plano at Love & War in Texas on February 15.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Free Concert Featuring Jessie Veeder & The Radio Stars at North Dakota Heritage Center

    The concert is part of the ND250 commemoration and Vinterfest celebration in Bismarck.
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