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Lovegrass 2026 Music Festival Preview with Aimee Riegel

I chat with Aimee Riegel of @80ProofAlice about Lovegrass Festival at Wilson State Park.

The Lovegrass Music Festival Fan Experience

The Lovegrass Music Festival 2026 Fan Experience

We dive into the festival’s friendly crowd, impressive lineup and intimate atmosphere.

Grassfire Festival 2026 Recap & Music Festival News

Jake Cinninger's 26-Year run ends + your Grassfire 2026 Festival Recap & News.

Rachel Sumner on Winning Telluride Bluegrass & Her New EP Yodelay

Rachel Sumner returns to Telluride in 2026 on the festival's legendary Main Stage.

Get to Know the National Flat Picking Championships

Discover why the Walnut Valley Festival is one of America's most beloved festivals.

A Serious Discussion on Safety at Large Festivals: Electric Forest '26

In this episode of MFP we break down one of the year's most talked-about EDM festivals.

A Next-Gen Merry Prankster Who Road the Bus: Flow Poetry

In this episode we sit down with artist Adam Pergmeant of Flow Poetry.

Political Activision at Music Festivals in 2026: The Forward Party

Join my chat with Patrick Newton, State Chair of the N. Carolina Forward Party.

Watermelon Pickers' Fest in Berryville, VA — 2026 Festival Preview

I sit down with Stacy Sinclair for a preview of the 2026 Watermelon Pickers' Fest.

Get to Know Electric Forest & Grassfire Festivals

Our new series on the latest news, trends, rumors, and realities of the fest world.

Peace Love & Vans Colorado - 2026 Festival Preview

I'm joined by Peace, Love & Vans Co-Founder Zach Daudert.

Shakori Hills Thrives & Vibes: Festivals News & Updates (May 2026)

I'm joined by Ohio festival veteran and musician Jeff of The Whisky Drinks.

The Science Behind Your Brain at Music Festivals

In this episode of Music Festivals Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Paul J. Zak.

Austin Relyea Raps on Ohio Grown Hip Hop & Building Fiend City

In this episode of MFP, we sit down with Austin Relyea aka Young Fiend.

Inside the South Florida Jamtronica Scene with Guavatron

In Ep.70, Adonis Guava of Guavatron joins us live at the Whippersnap 2026.

Tom Hamilton is Goin' Down the Road: Inside his New Album

In Ep.69 of the Music Festivals Podcast, Tom Hamilton shares inspiration behind his debut solo album.

HangCon 2026 Recap - How to Get Into Hammock Camping

In Ep.68 of the Music Festivals Podcast, w're recapping the Worlds biggest Hammock Camping convention.

Drury Anderson Talks Mandolin Caffeine and DLaw Coffee Company

Drury Anderson Talk Mandolin, Caffeine and DLaw Coffee Company

In Ep.67 of the Music Festivals Podcast, Drury Anderson & I talk about DLaw Coffee Company.

Music Festival Trends for 2026: The Inside Scoop on What's Changing at Your Favorite Fests

Music Festival Trends 2026: Inside Scoop on Changes at Your Favorite Fests

In Ep.66 of the Music Festivals Podcast I talk upcoming trends I've observed during the season.

MFP's First Media Residency + Sunshine Hootenanny Recap

Music Festivals Podcast's First Media Residency + Sunshine Hootenanny Recap

In Ep.65 of the Music Festivals Podcast, get the scoop on our 1st media residency at a festival venue!

Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip - Harvest Hosts

Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip with Harvest Hosts

In Ep.64 of the Music Festivals Podcast I share my experience as a full-time RV festival roadie.

Whippersnap's VIP Camping Setup & INSANE Lineup Revealed

In Ep.63 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m back with an inside look at Whippersnap 2026.

Mountain Grass Unit + Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at Sunshine Hootenanny 2025

In Ep.62 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit with Turner C. Moore and Jillian Grant.

Nausheen Punjani of Eventeny on Music Festival Management Software

In Ep.61 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit with Nausheen Punjani, COO and Co-Founder of Eventeny.

A Festival That Feels Like a Backyard Campout with Your Closest Friends

In Ep.60 of the Music Festivals Podcast I take you on a full recap of Lazy Jam #7, a truly intimate gathering

Behind the Scenes at 14 Festivals: Music Festivals Podcast 2025 Mid-Season Recap

Behind the Scenes at 14 Festivals: MFP 2025 Mid-Season Recap

In Ep.59 of the Music Festivals Podcast I guide you through the 2025 festival season so far.

Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 — Camp Neighbor Stories in Berryville, Virginia

In Ep.58 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my experience at the 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Bluegrass, Festivals, and Building a Solo Career

In Ep.57 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Grammy-nominated Bronwyn Keith-Hynes.

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Lazy Jam 7 — A Festival Preview with Promoter O.J. Wilson

In episode 56 of Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with OJ Wilson of Lazy Jam Music Festivals.

Grassfire Festival 2025 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park — Festival Recap

In Ep.55 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m recapping my day at Grassfire 2025.

INKCARCERATION Music & Tattoo Festival 2025 — Festival Recap

In Ep.54 of the Music Festivals Podcast I'm recapping a wild weekend at INKcarceration 2025.

Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective — Family, Festivals & Finding Flow

In Ep.53 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Jesse Iaquinto from Fireside Collective

4848 Music Festival 2025 at Snowshoe, WV — Festival Recap

In Ep.52 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my trip to the 4848 Music Festival.

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Pickin on Picknic 2025 - 10th Anniversary Festival Recap

In Ep.51 of the Music Festivals Podcast I recap my trip to the Pickin' on Picnic Music Festival.

Inside Larry Keel's Electric Larry Land — with Drummer Jesse Shultzaberger

In Ep.50 of the Music Festivals Podcast I’m hanging out with powerhouse drummer Jesse Shultzaberger.

A Long Friendship, Twin Fiddles & The Watermelon Pickers Festival

In Ep.49 of the Music Festivals Podcast I sit down with Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland.

Billy Strings Plays the 53rd Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — Festival Highlights

In Ep.48 of Music Festivals Podcast, I recap my visit to the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival.

All Good Now 2025 — Full MusiFestival Recap with LIVE Performances

All Good Now 2025 — Full Music Festival Recap with LIVE Performances

In Ep.47 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap the reimagined All Good Now Music Festival.

Hookahville 60 Music Festival Recap — Get Inside Ohio’s Longest Running Jam Band Festival

Hookahville 60 Music Festival Recap — Inside Ohio’s Jam Band Festival

In Episode 46, I recap Hookahville 60, an Ohio music festival that has run twice annually for 30 years.

Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers — New Albums, Vinyl Collections & Festival Debuts

In Ep.45 of Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers.

Inside Dark Star Jubilee 2025: Music, Vendors, and Exploring Deadhead Festival Vibes

Inside Dark Star Jubilee 2025: Music, Vendors, & Deadhead Festival Vibes

In episode 44, get festival highlights and real stories from the 12th annual Dark Star Jubilee.

Watermelon Pickers' Festival 2025 Preview — Behind-the-Scenes with Producer Stacey Sinclair

Watermelon Pickers' Festival 2025 Preview with Producer Stacey Sinclair

In Ep.43 of Music Festivals Podcast, the inside scoop on the 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival.

Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska Talks Bluegrass Guitar, Summer Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick

Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska - Bluegrass, Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick

In Ep.42 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I chat with Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie.

Poe Rd. Music Sanctuary in Grand Rapids Ohio 2025 Season Opener Recap

In Ep.41 of the Music Festivals Podcast I break down the Poe Road Music Sanctuary’s 2025 Season Opener.

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Pickin on Picknic 2025 Preview with Ryan Kemp

In Ep.40 of Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with festival producer and promoter, Ryan Kemp.

Dark Star Jubilee Preview with Jeff Matson of DSO — Dead Eras, Festival Vibes & More

In episode 39 of Music Festivals Podcast, get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Dark Star Jubilee.

Camp Cosmic 2025 — Festival Recap with Band Interviews

In Ep.38 of Music Festivals Podcast, I recap Camp Cosmic 2025.

No Hassles or Bad Attitudes: Dave Katz on 30 Years of Ekoostik Hookah

In episode 37, I was delighted to sit down with Dave Katz, founder and maestro behind Әkoostik Hookah.

Rhythm & Sails: The Music Festival Voyage of a Lifetime

In Ep.36 of Music Festivals Podcast, we dive into Rhythm & Sails, a floating festival.

So Many Stories to Tell: Ed McGee on 30 Years of Hookahville

In Ep.35 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down for a conversation with singer-songwriters, Ed McGee.

Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival

In episode 34, we go behind the scenes on the All Good Presents 'Trifesta'.

WinterWonderGrass 2025 Recap: Bluegrass Takes Over Steamboat Springs, CO

In episode 33, I recap WinterWonderGrass 2025 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Inside Pigeons Playing Ping Pong: A Talk with Drummer Alex "Gator" Petropulos

In episode 32, I talk with Alex "Gator" Petropoulos, Drummer for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

Whippersnap 2025 Festival Recap: Music, Arts, & Vendor Highlights

In Episode 31, I recap and review the Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival.

Inside the Seattle Funk Scene with Ben Bloom of The Polyrhythmics

In Episode 30 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Ben Bloom of the The Polyrhythmics.

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The New Mastersounds: Behind 26 Years of FUNK with Eddie Roberts

In Episode 29 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds.

What YOU Can Expect at Sunshine Get Down Music Festival 2025

In Ep.28 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit with Sunshine Get Down Promoter Turner C. More.

Keller Williams on Music, Looping and his Upcoming Set at Whippersnap 2025

In Ep.27 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Keller Williams about his musical career.

ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band: A Look Inside the Program with Professor Dan Boner

In Ep.26 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit with Prof. Dan Boner, the ETSU Bluegrass Program.

Sister Sadie's Deanie Richardson Talks WinterWonderGrass

In Ep.25 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Deanie Richardson of Sister Sadie.

Talking Colorado Bluegrass with Dan Andree of The Fretliners

In Episode 24 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Dan Andree from The Fretliners.

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Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival: Insider Preview with Shane LaVigne

In Ep.23 of the Music Festivals Podcast, Shane LaVigne and the Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival.

Katia Racine of Pixie & the Partygrass Boys - New Album & WinterWonderGrass

In Episode 22 I talk with Katia "Pixie" Racine of Pixie & the Partygrass Boys.

Trey Hensley on Balancing Family, Touring & Bluegrass Guitar Mastery

In Ep. 21 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with singer, songwriter and guitarist, Trey Hensley.

Talking with Mountain Grass Unit: Band History and Upcoming Performances

In Ep. 20 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Mountain Grass Unit.

Matching Bands With Venues: A Conversation with the Founders of TuneHatch

In Ep. 19 of the Music Festivals Podcast, TuneHatch talks matching bands & musicians with local venues.

Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Art Festival Recap

In Ep. 18 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap my trip to Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Art Festival.

Inside the Live Music Industry with Cary Psutton

In Episode 17 of the Music Festivals Podcast I talk with long-time live music industry veteran Cary Psutton.

Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Arts Festival Preview

In Ep.16 of the Music Festivals Podcast we preview the Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Arts Festival.

Music Festival News for the Week 11.08 2024

Music Festival News for the Week of Friday 11.08 2024

In Ep.15 of the Music Festivals Podcast focuses on events in the festival world as we wrap the season.

Colorado Bluegrass Festivals & Campground Jams with Amy from Ms. Amy & the Jet Set

In Ep.14 of the Music Festivals Podcast I talk with Ms. Amy Heron of Ms. Amy & The Jet Set.

CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Pt.2)

CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Part 2)

In Ep.13 of the Music Festivals Podcast, Part 2 of the music festival recap of CaveFest 2024.

CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Part 1)

In Ep.12 of the Music Festivals Podcast we share Part 1 of our recap of CaveFest 2024.

Billy Strings Renewal 2024 Recap at Cottonwood Meadows - Part 2

Billy Strings Renewal 2024 Recap at Cottonwood Meadows - Pt.2

In Ep.11, even more footage of Billy Strings Renewal 2024 at Cottonwood Meadows.

Billy Strings Renewal 2024 Recap at Cottonwood Meadows - Pt.1

In Ep.10, the first recap footage of Billy Strings Renewal 2024 at Cottonwood Meadows.

Music Festival Recap: Lazy Jam 6 at Lazy Acres in Hartsville, IN

In Episode 9, the Lazy Jam Music Festival 2025 is happening at Lazy Acres.

Cottonwood Meadows & Billy Strings Renewal 2024 - Music Festival Travel Planning

Cottonwood Meadows & Billy Strings Renewal - Festival Travel Planning

In Episode 8, planning tips and helpful tools that I've used to plan travel.

Austin & the Syd Experience on Becoming a Music Festival Band

In Episode 7, I talk with Austin Johnson and Syd Alexis of Austin & the Syd Experience.

CaveFest 2024 Preview with Todd Mayo, Owner of The Caverns in Pelham, TN

In Episode 6, I talk with Todd Mayo, Founder of The Caverns.

Grateful Fest & Grassfire Music Festivals 2024 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park

In Episode 5, I recap two music festivals held this summer at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.

Daniel Donato on Camp Cosmic at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN

In Episode 4, I dive into a super interesting conversation with Daniel Donato.

Dark Star Jubilee 2024 at Legend Valley, Ohio: Music Festival Reviews

In Episode 3, the scene & vibe of Dark Star Jubilee 2024 at Legend Valley.

Lazy Jam - A Music Festival Spotlight with Ed McGee of One Under

In Episode 2, the Lazy Jam Music Festival 2025 is happening at Lazy Acres.

CaveFest 2024 Preview with Todd Mayo, Owner of The Caverns

In Episode 1, Founder and visionary behind The Caverns, Todd Mayo.