Episode 1

Masters of Bluegrass

The Bluegrass “MOB”—legendary players Del McCoury on guitar and vocals, Bobby Osborne on mandolin and vocals , J.D. Crowe on banjo, Bobby Hicks on fiddle and Jerry McCoury on bass and vocals—performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

Five-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, winner of IBMA's Vocal Group of the Year award for seven consecutive years, perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The Boxcars

Fast-rising bluegrass sensations The Boxcars perform their fresh take on traditional bluegrass at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

NewTown/Coaltown Dixie

Lexington, Kentucky-based NewTown, led by vocalist and fiddle player Katie Penn, and Coaltown Dixie, an all-female group from Eastern Kentucky, perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Blue Highway

The influential contemporary bluegrass group Blue Highway performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Town Mountain

Asheville, North Carolina, string band Town Mountain performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Kentucky Blue/Laurel River Line

Two Kentucky bluegrass forces, Kentucky Blue of central Kentucky and Laurel River Line, a London, Kentucky-based group, perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The Grass Stains/Dry Branch Fire Squad/The Moron Brothers

Three popular regional bluegrass groups perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Dale Ann Bradley

Five-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Dale Ann Bradley performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The 23 String Band

This Louisville-based group known for its fun, fuel-injected sound performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Bluegrass Collective

Hard-driving bluegrass quintet Bluegrass Collective performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Lonsome River Band

Lonesome River Band, a force in bluegrass since its formation in 1982, plays a selection of its hits at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The Seldom Scene

Bluegrass veterans The Seldom Scene bring their signature sound to the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Best of the Festival of the Bluegrass 40th Anniversary

Highlights from the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park include performances by Masters of Bluegrass, Seldom Scene, Russell Moore & IIrd Tyme Out, and many national and regional performers.