England's bluegrass festivals

Subject: England's bluegrass festivals
From: GUEST,dunkel_esel
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 06:50 AM

hi all,

I have just discovered Bluegrass and am dying to goto some bluegrass festivals in England (since there is hardly any in Scotland). What are the main bluegrass festivals where I would be sure of a good tune?

thanks,
mj

Subject: RE: England's bluegrass festivals
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 07:04 AM

There's an Old-Time Festival in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in February each year. Not quite the same thing as Bluegrass I know, but a nice friendly 'do' over a weekend, with very good attendance and lots of good guest artists. Plenty of opportunity to jam too. Might be worth a look. I bet there'll be a thread about it on here a bit nearer the time, or my name's not SJ Mooseplaster!
SJ :0)

Subject: RE: England's bluegrass festivals
From: GUEST,Mappa Mundi
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 06:02 AM

BLUEGRASS UK

Have a look here brother/sister bluegrasser!

Subject: RE: England's bluegrass festivals
From: Maryrrf
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 10:30 AM

Actually there's a lot of bluegrass in Scotland. Check out this this link: http://www.scottishbluegrass.com . I saw a group called Appalachian Mist at the Dalmellington Folk Club and they were great - I felt like I was back home (I'm from bluegrass country - Virginia). I know there are regular bluegrass sessions held in Irvine, if you are anywhere around that area. You could probably make a few inquiries through the above website.

Subject: RE: England's bluegrass festivals
From: GUEST,Stephen
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 03:39 PM

Isn't there one in Edale?? At least... I believe there USED to be. I've just come back from touring with Ralph Stanley - and he says they played there sometime in the 80s.

Subject: RE: England's bluegrass festivals
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 06:58 PM

Yep - agree with Maryrrf- study that site and do get along to Guildtown for the weekend festival.