Grey Fox welcomes Buddy Merriam & Back Roads to the 2010 lineup. A mighty fine Monroe-style mandolin player, Buddy was struck by lightning on the Rothvoss Farm in 1976 at the first Berkshire Mtn BG Festival. When Buddy regained consciousness, Bill Monroe was there hovering over him! Imagine that! Well, that moment changed Buddy’s life. He became friends with Monroe and learned his technique directly from him. Back Roads—now celebrating its 30th anniversary—will be at Grey Fox on Thursday, July 15. You can also listen to Buddy’s radio show, Bluegrass Time, every Wed from 6-8 pm on WUSB-fm.  Check out more of the Grey Fox lineup!

Winners of the Telluride Band Contest, the Hillbenders will perform at Grey Fox on Thursday & Friday, July 16 & 17. These five diversely influenced musicians from all over the country now make Springfield, MO their home, where they all write and arrange their unique brand of bluegrass music. Slightly reminiscent of New Grass Revival, yet extremely original, we feel Grey Fox fans will love the Hillbenders’ edgy songs and dynamic stage presence. Click to watch their videos. But, be forewarned, you really have to SEE the Hillbenders to get the whole picture, so catch their shows at Grey Fox this summer. Check out the Grey Fox lineup!

PDFs of the Main Stage, Masters Stage, Dance Pavilion and Family Stage are now available. Visit our Schedule Page to download these recently posted files. New news: We are pleased to be bringing back Jim Christensen to teach Cajun and Swing dance at the Dance Pavilion. And the fabulous Angel Band will be presenting a vocal workshop at the Masters Stage on Friday at 6pm. Not to be missed. These ladies can SING — and they’ll be backed up by the amazing David Bromberg! http://www.angelband.net/ Enjoy! Mary

Wow! What a great response already, everyone. In less than a day, we have some WONDERFUL stories: some going back to 1976, some about Bill Monroe, some about great friends you’ve met over the years, some very funny stuff, all very touching memories. Keep ‘em comin’! —- Thanks, Mary

As mentioned in our latest newsletter, we are producing a book of great Grey Fox stories, which we’re very happy about. We plan to complete the book by the end of the year, and to make it a success, we need your help!

We are looking for 70 positive stories: 5 from each of 14 different categories. Stories may be submitted by fans, artists, staff or anyone who has had an extraordinary experience at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival or any of the festivals at the Rothvoss Farm going back to 1976.

“Your positive story” could range from your most memorable musical experience to surviving our famous July weather to meeting the love of your life.

Here are the categories:
1. Family and Friends
2. Love and Marriage
3. Bluegrass Academy for Kids
4. Camping
5. Food / Cooking / Recipes
6. Amazing Weather
7. Musical Memories
8. Grey Fox Artists
9. How Grey Fox Has Changed My Life
10. Behind the Scenes
11. Miscellaneous (for stories that don’t fall into any of the others)
Plus these “appendix” type categories
12. Packing for Grey Fox (What to Bring/What to Leave at Home)
13. Camping Dos and Don’ts
14. Priceless quotes overheard at Grey Fox

With just 5 stories in each category, these spots will go fast. We would love to hear from you. So, please click on the link at the bottom of this page and submit your story!

And if you know someone who has a story to tell, please put them in touch with us.

Contact Mary Burdette with questions or to set up time to talk.
burdette@greyfoxbluegrass.com?607-330-1727
10477 Cross Street, Hammondsport, NY 14840

This is going to be a really fun book, one we can all be Happy About! If your story is selected, we’ll be in touch for a photo of you and possibly a photograph that might go well with the story.

Proceeds of this book will benefit the Grey Fox Educational Fund, which funds the Grey Fox Bill Vernon Memorial Scholarship and the Grey Fox Bluegrass Academy for Kids.

Thanks so much in advance. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mary Burdette and Mary Tyler Doub

Click to submit your story now.