We’re kicking off this issue with a spotlight on the beloved Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, one of New England’s largest and most family-friendly bluegrass events. Held every June and August, this twice-yearly tradition is the heartbeat of summertime bluegrass up north.
Then, take a ride with Cole Quest and The City Pickers, a progressive NYC-based band led by Woody Guthrie’s grandson. They're shaking up tradition with bold harmonies and fresh energy that bridge generations and genres.
Visual art meets roots music with Robert Yonke, whose paintings of bluegrass performers have become iconic across the scene, from IBMA to Delfest. We also take a close look at Humanable, a new platform helping artists certify their music as 100% human-created—no AI, just heart.
Also featured:
The Storytellers – A standout in Southern California’s roots scene, blending bluegrass, country blues, and folk with vocal harmonies that soar.
Dirk Powell – Master of banjo, fiddle, accordion, and more, Dirk is a true force of m
