This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to something they’ll cherish for years to come: a trip to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, running July 16–20, 2025, on the historic Walsh Farm in the heart of the Northern Catskills. Whether it’s your own mother, grandmother, the mother of your children, or a neighbor who’s always there with a listening ear, Grey Fox offers the perfect blend of music, community, and mountain magic that any mother will love.

The Mother of Bluegrass—and Her Daughters

Ten years ago today, Chris Stapleton released his landmark debut album Traveller (Mercury Nashville). In celebration of the anniversary, new special-edition vinyl variants will be released later this summer and are available for pre-order beginning today. Additionally, SiriusXM’s Chris Stapleton Radio (ch. 63) will mark the anniversary today with new stories about the making of the ground-breaking album and songs from the record played throughout the day.

Spring is upon us, and the world is emerging from its winter sleep. Nearly ten years ago, Despina Peters and Cassie Lynn Wright formed Fox Crossing Stringband as an all‑female four‑piece bluegrass ensemble. Recently, the band has undergone a rebirth—expanding into a five‑piece lineup with three new members. While retaining its signature female perspective, Fox Crossing now presents a stronger, more polished sound, clearly poised for the next level.