The Kruger Brother´s wrapped up the Joe Val Festival 2006 in an engaging non-traditional but thoroughly enjoyable set.

Kristin Andreassen and friends delighted the audience at Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain.

A review of "Tell Someone"; a classic bluegrass gospel project by two critically recognized bluegrass artists.

Ken Lyon is a fantastic vocalist and bluesman. Blackstone River Theater´s phenominal acoustics is a natural venue for his acoustic folk and blues set. Ken Lyon, former member of the Tombstone Blues Band, is best known in RI through his affiliation with Pendragon, a popular Celtic Folk Band.

Joy to the World was taken straight from the Bible by Isaac Watts in 1719. The music was added by American Lowell Mason in 1822. Handel was not involved!

Johnny Nicholas is a great ambassador for root music and will be appearing at Rhythm and Roots in Charlestown RI this Labor Day weekend. Here´s what he had to say about the upcoming festival.

The John Cowan Band is currently touring. It´s a great show to see

The 2006 Joe Val Bluegrass festival is being held over President´s Day Weekend, February 17-19, 2006. Learn more about the man this festival honors year after year.

Hard to come down to reality after a weekend full of the best bluegrass music to be found. Hope you didn´t miss the Joe Val festival in Boston this weekend but if you did I´ll tell you what you missed.

Festival goers were delighted with a wide array of bluegrass artists throughout this 28 hour music event held in Framingham MA.