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Amazing news for our friends in all sectors of the live music economy.

Songwriters, Self-Employed Music Workers Eligible for Relief in Federal Stimulus Bill Songwriters, along with other “gig economy” workers in the music industry ranging from producers to roadies, will be eligible for grants and loans under the $2 trillion stimulus bill passed by the …

Folk rock group Dawes opened Old Crow Medicine Show at Booth Amphitheatre, treating the audience to a crunchy, vintage rock sound that I could imagine playing on a 70’s radio broadcast. While it was the first time I had heard them play, there was a solid turnout of fans sporting Dawes tee shirts, and the crowd appeared excited to see them.

Dawes opened with Living in the Future, a track off of their latest record, Passwords. Not a group to shy away from dark themes, their lyrics are almost as crunchy as their sound. Living in the Future is an almost dystopian commentary on media and society.

📸 Rob Laughter

Full show review and photos: https://bluegrassy.com/old-crow-medicine-show-brings-hillbilly-music-back-home-to-n-c/

As seasoned performers, Old Crow Medicine Show’s set at Booth Amphitheatre was energetic and polished. I particularly enjoy how the band interacts together throughout their performance, goofing off a bit during solos, playing with a bit of style and flair. They are a band that understands that the appeal of a live performance goes beyond the music and incorporates every aspect of the presentation.

📸 Rob Laughter

Full show review and photos: https://bluegrassy.com/old-crow-medicine-show-brings-hillbilly-music-back-home-to-n-c/

Gaelic Storm headlined the first night of Appaloosa Festival. They describe themselves as the “true working-mans’ band” with a “blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring,” playing over 2,000 shows in their twenty years on the road. During that time, they have developed an enthusiastic fan base. Their social media accounts are filled with comments from fans such as, “Everyone that has a chance to see a Gaelic Storm show, SHOULD GO!!” and “If you didn’t go you missed an amazing experience. I consider myself fortunate to have seen the show: a mix of music and comedy.”

Read the full review at https://bluegrassy.com/gaelic-storm-headlines-first-night-of-appaloosa-festival-2018/

Looking forward to some great acts coming up at International Bluegrass Music Association's Wide Open Bluegrass Festival this month!

Cane Mill Road Mile Twelve Fireside Collective Hank, Pattie & The Current Diamond Creek Bluegrass Band Amythyst Kiah

The free bluegrass festival will bring thousands to downtown Raleigh. Here’s the lineup. The Wide Open Bluegrass street festival features more than 100 acts playing on seven stages. The free event draws thousands to downtown Raleigh. Kruger Brothers, Jim Lauderdale and other notables are on this year’s schedule, Sept. 28-29 in downtown Raleigh.