The October 2024 issue of The Bluegrass Standard is packed with exciting features that span the diverse worlds of bluegrass and folk arts. This month, explore the unique experience of Bluegrass and Gee’s Bend, a four-day event that offers something for everyone. In East Nash, get to know fiddle champion Maddie Denton and award-winning musicians Cory Walker, Harry Clark, and Gaven Largent, all recognized for their instrumental excellence. Discover the charm of John C. Campbell Folk School, where visitors are welcomed with Danish-inspired morning songs and fresh, farm-to-table meals. Don’t miss Silver Bullet Bluegrass, Randall Deaton’s labor of love, paying homage to Bob Seger, and meet The Castellows, a social media sensation turned Nashville record deal success story. Dive into Clint Holley’s Well Made Music, where vinyl's resurgence is celebrated, and learn about Chris Jones’ impressive career juggling music, writing, and radio.