Bluegrass is on fire, says Flagstaff Roots and Boots Music Camp founder Julie Sullivan, and it’s lighting up the nation. “Everyone wants to know how to play it. It’s very accessible and people can identify with the music and the instruments. We’ll hear, ‘I have a banjo that was my dad’s.’ Or, they play guitar and plunk around at home. What I’ve found is almost everyone who has an instrument wants to play, sing and work out songs with other people to create that communal, tribal quality. That’s … [Read more...] about Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Pickin in the Pines
Fall is Gardening, Harvest Time
We are days away from the shift from summer to fall, but there is still work to be done in your garden and fun to be had celebrating the autumn months. First, let’s talk about how you can extend your garden’s season and start planning for next year. Right now, with the temperatures cooling down and all the wonderful monsoon moisture we’ve had this year, it’s a particularly good time to plant trees and shrubs. Many people don’t realize that because soil temperature is much warmer now … [Read more...] about Fall is Gardening, Harvest Time
12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
When: September 15-17, 2017 Where: Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ What: Three days of great music, jamming, camping, community barn dance, educational workshops, band contest, kids activities, and more! Lineup: The lineup for the three-day event features several award-winning performers including: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Tim O’Brien, The Drew Emmitt Band, Mountain Heart, Della Mae, Balsam Range, Town Mountain, Foghorn Stringband, The Colton House … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
The sounds of banjo pickin’, bass slappin’, frenzied fiddlin', guitar strummin’ and foot stompin' will fill the air as Flagstaff becomes the center of the bluegrass universe at the 10th annual Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival, Sept. 18-20 at Fort Tuthill County Park. For three music-filled days and nights, bluegrass lovers will converge under the tall pines and cool temperatures to hear the legends and future-legends of folk music. From morning 'til after 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
