In the spirit of JamFest’s core belief — music without rules — it’s time to revisit one of the legendary bands that cracked open the traditional bluegrass mold and filled it with fearless groove, genre-bending sounds, and the soul of rebellion.
Back in the 1970s, bluegrass was rooted in tradition, holding tight to its high-lonesome heritage. But the winds were shifting, and a few bold musicians stood ready to rewrite the rules. New Grass Revival wasn’t just one of those bands — they were the spark that lit a wildfire.
With a lineup of absolute trailblazers — Sam Bush, the mandolin king with a rock heart; Courtney Johnson, redefining banjo with every roll; Ebo Walker and Curtis Burch, anchoring the rhythm with raw soul — they opened the floodgates. Later members like John Cowan, Butch Robins, Pat Flynn, and the revolutionary Béla Fleck brought even more power and polish to the band’s genre-fusing force.
New Grass Revival wasn’t afraid to break rules — in fact, they made it their mission. Albums like “Bound for Glory” and “Under the Rocks” weren’t just bluegrass — they were declarations of freedom. The band seamlessly blended rock, jazz, funk, folk, and jam into something fresh, fiery, and unforgettable.
And now? The legacy lives on in today’s rising generation. Artists raised on New Grass Revival are continuing that wild spirit — tearing down genre walls, experimenting without fear, and making music that refuses to be labeled.
TONIGHT on NewGrass Radio — Tradition Meets the New Wave
JamFest is thrilled to shine a spotlight on the evolution of the sound — where the roots run deep and the future grows wild. Tune in tonight on NewGrass Radio A for a one-of-a-kind lineup featuring traditional bluegrass heroes and the next generation of fearless fusion artists all marching to the beat of music without rules.
What’s spinning tonight:
- Deep cuts and classics from New Grass Revival, Sam Bush, and Béla Fleck
- Fresh fire from Seth Mulder & Midnight Run — proof that tradition still rocks
- A sneak listen to what’s coming at GallagherFest 2025 — a true celebration of music, craft, and community
- Highlights from the Acoustic Shoppe Memorial Day Giveaway with Guitars For Vets — because music heals
- And a handpicked selection of the newest voices redefining the genre, only on NewGrass Radio
Whether you’re a lifelong grasshead or just tuning into the beauty of banjo-meets-jam, NewGrass Radio A is your passport to the sound of sonic freedom — past, present, and future.
So pour something good, press play, and let the strings speak truth.
This is JamFest. This is NewGrass. This is Music Without Rules.
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