GrassRoots 2018

  One of the nice things about GrassRoots is all the surprises that happen to add to the expectations that have been held all year.  This year the surprise was getting to hear Sierra Ferrell.  She was discovered by some of the folks from Donna The Buffalo in Nashville too late to get a set on a stage but she was featured prominently during Culture Camp and then did two unplugged sets in the Workshop Tent during the festival with some fantastic backing by Brian Williams, Aaron Lipp (who also joined the Wood Brothers for their set), and Jeb Puryear of Donna.  I had a prime seat right at her feet for both sets and got some nice video but can't upload it here.
  When I went down to the Grandstand Sunday morning for the chamber orchestra she was there and I got to tell her how the orchestra is usually the highlight of the festival for me but this year she was it.  Just to be clear, that's not me in the animal outfit standing next to her.