Sunday at RockyGrass this year was an outstanding affair with special guests scattered throughout and plenty of virtuosos and legends on one stage to fulfill the celebratory importance of the 40th Annual year of this one-of-a-kind festival off of the Saint Vrain River in Lyons, Colorado. Bands include Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, Emmitt Nershi Band, Peter Rowan & The Traveling McCourys, and headliner Tim O'Brien and "friends". How great?!

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Saturday NedFest was a real spectacular lineup. In the memory of Michigan Mike, promoters brought back Nedfest mainstay acts such as New Monsoon, and Hot Buttered Rum, while welcoming up-and-comings such as Fruition, the days scorching opening act. The headliners were beasts. Jimmy Herring Band featuring Jeff Sipe and Neal Fountain in the lineup absolutely wowed the crowd followed by Mexican-American Rock 'n' Roll band Los Lobos gave the Nedfest crowd a taste of their traditional acoustic side followed by a hard hitting electric set. What a day!

The 14th Annual NedFest kicked off Friday August 24th with performances from Kort McCumber, Yarn, The Fox Street Allstars, and headlining act the JGB Band (pictured here). JGB Band's longtime mission has been to preserve and expand upon the music of Jerry Garcia since his passing. Organist/Pianist Melvin Seals, Garcia's keyman for fifteen years, is the keeper of the flame.

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