Michael Cleveland Announces New Album: FIDDLER’S DREAM!

Michael Cleveland is one of bluegrass music’s great treasures: a 10-time IBMA fiddle player of the year and 2016 nominee, and 4-time Instrumental Group of the Year winner, Cleveland captured the attention of the bluegrass community as a child prodigy who performed on the Grand Ole Opry with Alison Krauss when he was only 13 years old. But he became a viral video sensation this summer with a virtuosic impromptu performance of “Jerusalem Ridge” that racked up over 6 million views in just a few days.  

Michael Cleveland To Teach Fiddle at Conservatory!

Jeff Guernsey's Conservatory of Music is very proud to announce that Michael Cleveland has joined the staff for 2012 offering Master classes to intermediate and advanced fiddle students.

Classes will take place on Tuesdays throughout 2012. The Conservatory of Music is located at 1120 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

To schedule lessons, please call the conservatory at 812-284-4428. For more information on Jeff Guernsey's Conservatory of Music, please visit their Facebook page.

#6 For Flagstaff’s Pickin’ In The Pines Promises Not to Disappoint!

Sixth Annual “Pickin' in the Pines” in two weeks!

On September 16th, 17th, and 18th, Flagstaff’s Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill will be home to Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival. In the sixth year of this award–winning, multi-day music festival the planning committees are celebrating with another stellar line-up of national and local musical acts, informative workshops with festival performers, engaging children's programs, a suspenseful band contest, tasty food and refreshing drink, camping under tall pines, and rewarding time spent with old and new friends.
  
PIP #6 will be hosting both Sam Bush and the David Grisman Sextet this year, as well as Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The HillBenders, The Blue Canyon Boys, Honey Don’t and lots more regional and local bands.

Northern Arizona Prepares for 6th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival

On September 16th, 17th, and 18th; Flagstaff’s Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill is home to Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival. This award –winning; multi-day music festival is celebrating its 6th year with a stellar line-up of national and local musical acts to entertain; informative workshops with festival performers; engaging children’s programs; a suspenseful band contest; tasty food and refreshing drink; camping under tall pines trees; and rewarding time spent with friends old and new.

Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill is in a spectacular setting in the high country of beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona. Come spread your blanket on the lush green lawn under vanilla-scented ponderosa pines and enjoy the cool September breezes and music that brings joy to young and old alike. Camping is a short walk or free shuttle ride away and is a favorite part of the festival experience.

Pickin' In The Pines 2011 Announces Headliners

David Grisman & Sam Bush

Two of Bluegrass' biggest names scheduled to appear in Flagstaff, AZ

The Pickin' In The Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival has announced their Main Stage Headline acts along with a few more who have been firmed up for 2011.


Bluegrass Legends Sam Bush and David Grisman top the list of quality bluegrass and acoustic entertainment for the 6th annual Flagstaff Pickin' In The Pines which will take place on September 16, 17 & 18, 2011.

Year 6 promises to be a blockbuster with both mandolin heros Sam Bush and David Grisman.   Bush and Grisman have carried the torch of modern string music into our generation, forever influencing its flavor and style. How could we get so lucky to have them both on our stage for year 6?  -Julie Sulllivan,  Pickin' In The Pines Talent Director

 Newgrasser Sam Bush will be making his first appearance at Pickin' In The Pines but has played to Flagstaff audiences as recently as September of last year.  His home state of Kentucky recently passed legislation declaring Bowling Green the Birthplace of Newgrass and Bush himself the Father of Newgrass. The bill passed through both the Kentucky state house and state senate without a single NO vote.

Grisman will be returning to Pickin' In The Pines. He brought his "Bluegrass Review" to the festival in 2007. This time around he'll be showcasing the David Grisman Sextet. 

The Complete Lineup so far - More announcements forthcoming:

• Sam Bush 
• David Grisman Sextet 
• Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
• The HillBenders 
• The Blue Canyon Boys 
• Honey Don’t 
• X Train 
• Burnett Family Bluegrass
• Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band
• Mars Hillbillies

More to be announced.

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Sam Bush Interview                              David Grisman Interview

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Check out the Pickin' In The Pines Youtube channel with over 140 videos  Pickin' in the Pines channel on Youtube

There have been several terrific photographers roaming around past festival. Here's a sampling of the images taken by Kyra Oellig, Kate Watters "Flagstaff Rob" Dutton, and Missing Frame Photography. Maybe you're in one! (Click on the caption icon -- the little box on at the left -- to see who's who.) 

If you can't see the slide show above, you can visit our Picasa gallery

Pickin' In The Pines Website