Tag Archives: Bluegrass

Sparta preparing for its annual Lester Flatt Celebration Saturday to honor the city’s bluegrass icon. The free event will feature bluegrass music from six different groups along with food and other events. Sparta Administrative Clerk Mindy Stone said the celebration has been a part of fall in Sparta for more than 15 years. It honors Flatt who was born near ... Read More »

Bluegrass lovers across the region will gather in Sparta Saturday to celebrate the life and talents of Lester Flatt. Sparta Bluegrass Musician Blake Williams will host the event. Williams said he first met Flatt through local music festivals and later played banjo in Flatt’s band, “Nashville Grass.” “He was a great guitar player and one of the most calm, witty, ... Read More »

One of the biggest events in the city of Sparta returns this Saturday. The Lester Flatt Celebration at Liberty Square begins at 12:45. Mayor Jeff Young said Sparta is the home town of the Bluegrass legend. Young said the annul event keeps the music tradition alive. “Bluegrass has always just been a big part of the culture in the city ... Read More »

The first Southern Roots Bluegrass and Arts Festival is coming the Putnam County Fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. Southern Accents Market Events Co-Director Mandy White said being in the south, Bluegrass is always a hit. White said that after a tough 2020, it was the right music to get the community together to support Putnam pride. “With COVID and ... Read More »

Bluegrass music will return to historic Granville Saturday as a live audience can enjoy the Sutton Old Time Music Hour. The interactive and live radio show has performed without an audience since March. Granville Museum President Randall Clemons said he is ready to see the community full of people on Saturday nights. “We are very excited to be able to ... Read More »