In Episode 24 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with bluegrass fiddle player Dan Andree from The Fretliners to preview their upcoming performance at the 2025 WinterWonderGrass Festival in Steamboat Springs, CO, happening February 27–March 2.

The Fretliners, winners of the 2023 Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions, bring a fresh take on traditional bluegrass with their infectious energy and modern themes. Dan shares insights about the band’s journey, their unique sound, and what fans can expect at their WinterWonderGrass set.

Key Moments in the Conversation 🎙️

• 03:15 The origins of The Fretliners and their 2023 competition wins.
• 07:42 Balancing traditional bluegrass with your own songs
• 11:20 The evolution of The Fretliners' lineup and musical style.
• 14:38 Experiences with Bonfire Entertainment and WinterWonderGrass.
• 19:05 Dan previews new plans and talks about their Colorado tour dates.
• 23:49 Dan’s favorite memories from past WinterWonderGrass festivals.

About The Fretliners 🎻

Website: https://www.thefretliners.com

YouTube: @TheFretliners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefretliners

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iMEdosOM4PPgZrreSoWJn

WinterWonderGrass Festival 2025 ❄

Website: https://winterwondergrass.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winterwondergrass/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/winterwondergrass

About Bonfire Entertainment 🔥

Website: https://bonfirentertainment.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.bonfirentertainment/

Email & Audio Podcast Subscription Links 🔗

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Production Credits 🙏

Title sequence music bed is piano improvisation from Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024).

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/

Stream the full festival set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC 🤨

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In Ep.23 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with festival producer Shane LaVigne about the upcoming Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival that will be held at the at the Florida Sand Music Ranch Feb 19-22, 2025.

This early 2025 season festival is shaping up to be a killer event with headliners including Keller Williams, The New Mastersounds, and the Polyrythmics. Dozens of other regional and local bands will be jamming across two stages and to some of the best light shows you'll find at an intimate music festival setting.

🎙️ Key Moments in the Conversation 🎙️

03:29 Local Florida fans inspired organizing a music festival.

08:28 Funk music, talented bands, Polyrhythmics excelling.

11:44 Expanded lighting, lasers, LED upgrades, projection mapping.

13:15 Adapted plans: relocated stage due to flooding.

17:31 VIP package includes RV, grocery service, merchandise.

20:43 Newsletter offers festival tickets and band interviews.

🔗 More About Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival 🔗

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/

https://www.facebook.com/whippersnapfest/

https://www.instagram.com/whippersnapfest/

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yqvRtDX5KHVO4eXQ5Uizc

🔗 More About Florida Sand Music Ranch 🔗

https://floridasandmusicranch.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/floridasandmusicranch/

⏯️ Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville FL - Venue & Campground Tour (11/23/24) ⏯️ https://youtu.be/RLM7GW_bTJg?si=PCRYdN8w9lzhQ8c2

⏯️ Florida Sand Music Ranch Playlist ⏯️

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vKuhye8V3_nlaK2lakIUeyivOA8xzKY&si=yLgL_uep2xrnC9fK

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🙏 Production Credits 🙏

Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024)

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/

Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

https://www.nrmedia.biz/

In Ep.22 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Katia "Pixie" Racine from Utah-based Bluegrass band Pixie & the Partygrass Boys. We get into the details behind the band's new self-titled album, their upcoming performances at WinterWonderGrass 2025 and on their RiverWonderGrass rafting trip. Katia also shares more about their newest band member and some changes to the mix coming in 2025. You'll also find out why they are so keen on chickens.

👉 Links Mentioned During the Episode 👈

More About Pixie and the Partygrass Boys

• https://www.pixieandthepartygrassboys.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/partygrassmusic
• https://ffm.bio/partygrass

Follow Katia

https://www.instagram.com/pixie_onherfixie

CaveFest 2023: Pixie and The Partygrass Boys w/ Lindsay Lou, "Gimme Shelter" (Rolling Stones cover)

https://youtu.be/ZZFXgqTNZvk?si=e1-Na3mqCyHk6CjS

About WinterWonderGrass

https://winterwondergrass.com/

About RiverWonderGrass

• https://winterwondergrass.com/riverwondergrass
• https://youtu.be/9xEvi5ezzic?si=lTPJXaCcsMiWQ4rS
• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-EfdPZKC5QS4g1uV_B-a30ENADu5aPJA

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Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

https://www.nrmedia.biz/

Podcast Intro Music Credits 🙏

Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024).

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/

Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24