First, let’s get through the obvious:
If you have never attended any music festival at the Bill Monroe Music Park (BMMP) in Beanblossom, Indiana, do so soon. The main stage is hallowed by both bluegrass and country music legends. It is a place that all fans of live music need to make a pilgrimage to visit.
Hearing Sam Bush on that stage blowing up the hot summer night at the Americana Bean Jamboree (ABJ) was a real treat. If you haven’t seen Sam Bush live, shame, shame and get it done. He talked about jamming with John Hartford back in the day at BMMP and played three of his songs, I’m Still Here, Tall Buildings and Illinois River, music to my ears and heart.
The Henhouse Prowlers should also be on your list of must-see bluegrass bands. Nominated for new artist of the year with the IBMA, we are still awaiting the outcome. Their headlining performance Friday, June 2, blew people away that had not witnessed the Prowlers doing what they do best. They do great single-mic harmonies and their cover of Helter Skelter was a rousing finish to the night .