We enjoyed them so much in 2019, we had to bring them back to North Adams! Hanggai has astonished audiences for years, fusing traditional Mongolian folk music to western rock. In 2008, Hanggai released their first album, Introducing Hanggai, which garnered glowing praise internationally. From 2009 onwards, Hanggai played some of the best international festivals … Continued
Hand-picked by Arkansas’ own Willi Carlisle, experience the magic of local talent with Arkansas’ very own Brett Ratliff, Kalyn Fay, and Aaron Smith in captivating performances in the Tulip Barn! Prepare to be mesmerized as these exceptional artists take the stage, showcasing their incredible skills and heartfelt performances. Brett Ratliff’s soulful melodies and multi-instrumental songs … Continued
Advance your instrumental skills in guitar, fiddle, and banjo at this year’s FreshGrass | Bentonville! We’re bringing in some of the best teachers in the region to provide expert instruction so you can take your skills to the next level. Bring your instrument and join us! Workshops will be offered on Saturday May 20 as … Continued
Square dancing in the Momentary’s Tulip Barn at FreshGrass | Bentonville is a vibrant and joyful celebration of music, community, and tradition. The Tulip Barn, with its rustic charm and intimate setting, provides the perfect backdrop for this lively dance form. Square dancing is a type of American folk dance that originated in the 19th … Continued
WE’RE BACK! 22 min film + live tableaus by Moheb Soliman with Josh Theroux, composer and James Irwin, Matthew Million, and Allan Luchenitser **PLAYING EVERY HALF HOUR DURING FESTIVAL** “We’re back! We told ‘em / Where the hell from? They yelled back / Where the hell to?” Florida Georgia Line meets David Lynch in this … Continued
Mr. Sun has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellington’s brilliant, sly, & urbane re-interpretation of Nutcracker Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew through the lens of the American String Band, a musical form which contains myriad styles and is presently engaged in a marathon upheaval of innovation … Continued
This powerhouse trio of FreshGrass favorites encompasses old-time and bluegrass. Tony Trischka has been called “the great banjo liberationist” by NPR. Bruce Molsky is one of the most revered “multi-hyphenated career” ambassadors for America’s old-time mountain music. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer (and now North Adams local!) Michael Daves’ unorthodox roots music has made him a … Continued
Sam Grisman’s goal in starting Sam Grisman Project is to build a platform for himself and his friends to showcase their genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of David Grisman (Dawg) and Jerry Garcia’s music. By playing some of their beloved repertoire and sharing the original music that our own collective has to offer, … Continued
Mexico City’s Son Rompe Pera began performing at local events alongside their father when they were kids, accompanying him on the traditional Mexican marimba. Today, they are at the forefront of the contemporary international cumbia scene, as they take what they learned in their youth to new heights and push the marimba to its limits. … Continued
“…her right thumb plunks the bass part while her forefinger upstrokes notes and chords, leaving the other three fingers unused. A banjo technique, it’s also used by acoustic blues guitarists. Her fingers are long and strong – Robert Johnson hands – in jarring contrast to the waif they’re attached to. The walking bass line sounds … Continued
