Rhythm & Roots | Music History in the Making

As one act followed the other at Rhythm & Roots '09, the talk in the trailer was about how completely unique this festival is. Chuck Wentworth, long-time Rhythm & Roots Chief, outdid himself again, booking artists and scheduling them in such a way that complimented each act, and each day became a journey through today's rich, vibrant and diverse roots music world. It felt like a music history lesson every time an artist took the stage; my mind started spinning like a dancer in the crowded dance tent and my heart filled with gratitude for the music. Check out all the performances, pictures and blog at www.mvyradio.com

Rhythm & Roots 2009 | mvyradio On The Road

We have traveled to Charlestown, RI for one of the best roots festivals in the country, and as Saturday morning turns into afternoon, we are enjoying the sunshine and a set from Southern Florida's Nouveaux Honkies. We have been on site recording and streaming performances for the last few years, and every year there are bands that we hear for the first time and many that we happily meet up with again. Rebecca Dawkins from Nouveaux Honkies and Tania Elizabeth from the Duhks, both great fiddle players in their respective bands, were chatting backstage and they gave us a smile.

There is a full slate of performances today and tomorrow and we are here to capture the music. Tonight (Saturday) we'll feature Asleep At The Wheel and Hot Tuna live! Listen at 7:30 for the live performances and all weekend long at www.mvyradio.com and 92.7 and 96.5 mvyradio.