Tag: bluegrass

Bill Monroe and The Blue Grass Boys

The rolling hills of Kentucky are adorned with a soft blue hue each spring thanks to Poa, a type of luscious green grass that blooms bright, delicate flowers atop its blades. These flowers can be found across vast pastures and horse farms throughout the state. When musician Bill Monroe needed to come up with a…


World of Bluegrass Festival Showcases Raleigh’s Pleasantly Urban Side

By Myscha Theriault From Tribune News Service With a museum scene that’s earned the nickname Smithsonian of the South, a notable restaurant repertoire and a boast-worthy beer scene, an unassuming North Carolina town has an abundance of built-in reasons to brag. Simply put, Raleigh is pretty dope. While a number of events throughout the year…


Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience

Jon and Karen Petersen and their four children started out like many family bands, playing for church audiences. “Our dad found the band to be a really great way to share his family and also his faith,” Ellen Petersen Haygood said. “He would take a moment to talk after the show and say why we…