From the heart of Kentucky comes a story as rich as the region’s bourbon and as spirited as its bluegrass roots. Bluegrass Spirits is a feature-length dramatic comedy that pours a glass of heritage, humor, and the supernatural, all with a healthy twist of musical rebellion. And there’s no better way to honor this creative cocktail of tradition and transformation than by tuning in tonight to the NewGrass Radio Show, the station where “Music Without Rules” is more than a motto—it’s a mission.
🥃 The Plot: Ghosts, Grit, and Good Old Kentucky
Set in the rolling hills of bourbon country, Bluegrass Spirits follows the owner of a struggling Kentucky distillery who reluctantly agrees to let a paranormal investigator turn the property into a haunted-tour destination. As ghostly encounters (real or imagined?) start to stir, a deeper tale unfolds—about legacy, loss, small-town pride, and the spirits that haunt both the barrel and the soul.
What starts as a business move becomes something much more profound. The film is soaked in Kentucky culture, from the bourbon barrels aging in rickhouses to the porch-picked tunes of the region’s signature sound. It’s a story where the past won’t stay buried and the music never really dies.
🎶 A Soundtrack That Echoes the Evolution of Bluegrass
At its core, Bluegrass Spirits is about honoring tradition while embracing the new—and that’s a story bluegrass itself knows all too well. Enter the pioneers of progressive picking: New Grass Revival.
Formed in the 1970s, New Grass Revival redefined the genre. Where traditional bluegrass clung to its mountain roots, these guys plugged in, spread out, and pushed boundaries. With members like Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, and later Béla Fleck, John Cowan, and Pat Flynn, NGR created a bold fusion of rock, jazz, folk, and funk—all without ever abandoning the soul of bluegrass. They weren’t breaking the rules. They were rewriting them.
The same spirit that drives Bluegrass Spirits pulses through the music of New Grass Revival: rebellion with reverence, innovation rooted in identity. Bluegrass Spirits is now streaming on Sunset!
🌾 Tonight: The NewGrass Radio Show — Music Without Rules
If Bluegrass Spirits is a film about the crossroads of culture, then tonight’s NewGrass Radio Show is your sonic road map. Broadcasting the best of both worlds—old-school legends and the genre-defying stars of tomorrow—this show is where tradition meets transformation.
Curated for fans who love their fiddle with a side of freedom, the NewGrass Radio Show showcases artists who bend genres and break boundaries. Expect to hear everything from Sam Bush and Béla Fleck to new-generation innovators crafting fresh blends of Americana, jamgrass, alt-bluegrass, and beyond.
It’s a tribute to artists who honor where they came from while daring to go where bluegrass has never gone before. Perfect companion listening for anyone inspired by the world of Bluegrass Spirits. Bluegrass Spirits is now streaming on Sunset!
👻 Spirits in the Air, Strings in the Wind
Like the film it celebrates, the NewGrass movement lives in the space between what was and what could be. Whether it’s a haunted Kentucky rickhouse or a mandolin solo that veers off the beaten path, Bluegrass Spirits and the NewGrass Radio Show both remind us that magic happens when we break the mold.
So pour yourself a glass of your favorite Kentucky bourbon, kick back, and tune in tonight. Let the ghosts of tradition dance with the boldness of new ideas—because in this genre, there truly are no rules.
🎧 Tonight on NewGrass Radio Show – Where Legends Meet the Future
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of newgrass or just discovering the cosmic connections between bourbon, banjos, and the great beyond, tonight’s NewGrass Radio Show promises to be a journey worth taking.
📻 Don’t miss it—tune in, turn it up, and let the spirits play.