In almost every state in the United States, unique brand and blend of musical genres are produced continuously in addition to hundreds of musicians and aspiring artists. However, when it comes to country music and country musicians, the state of Indiana arguably produces some of the finest and well-known names. Here some of Indiana’s sensational…
Indianapolis or Indy, being Indiana state’s capital, is the most populous city. It is a stunning metropolis that is unique and stands out from all the other Midwestern states. Here are a few reasons why Indianapolis stands out and some vital information that you may need to know before visiting the city. Knowing the Local…
Bluegrass is one of the music genres that have the roots in entirely America. It was developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States. Many artists have contributed to this unique musical genre. However, it cannot be denied that Bluegrass finds its origins in Indiana, the state where Bill Monroe, the…
Dances, depending on the place and community of origin, can serve a lot of purposes. It can be considered as an art form, a carrier of cultural significance, and a means of communication or expression. They can also be meaningful sources of entertainment during community and social gatherings, as it was during the Regency and…
Almost half a decade ago, Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, founded the biggest music festival that celebrates this musical genre – the Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. The festival does not only cater to fans located in Southern Indiana, but it is also open to all the lovers of bluegrass music worldwide. In 2011,…
Ever since the early days of American entertainment, square dancing in the barn was a great pastime of people who wanted an excuse to party. The square dance was brought to America from New England as a folk dance. Every Saturday night was something the early colonists of America looked forward to with excitement. It…
Joey + Rory is a band from Indiana who performed authentic country and bluegrass music. The vocalists Joey Feek and Rory Lee Feek were awarded the Best Roots Gospel Album Grammy Award during the awards ceremony of the 2017 Grammys. Who Was Rory The beginning of Rory’s career in music did not just start the…