Coming Up on Jubilee

The Grascals

The Grascals, riding a wave of critical acclaim from their #1 album Keep On Walkin’, offer up an exciting performance of traditionally inspired yet cutting-edge bluegrass at the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. A KET Production.

Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Saturday, May 25 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, May 25 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Butch Waller & High Country

Hailing from the West Coast, High Country’s repertoire offers a vital mix of powerful standards and original songs that focus on traditional bluegrass.

Thursday night, May 23 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Berline-Crary­-Hickman

The Berline-Crary-Hickman trio features three of the most renowned bluegrass musicians to have taken up the form!

Friday, May 24 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Kenny Neal

A modern swamp blues master, Louisiana native Kenny Neal gives a sizzling performance at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues& Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, May 26 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Ronnie Reno & The Reno Tradition

Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition, led by the son of Reno and Smiley’s Don Reno, bring the brilliance gleaned from years of playing Bluegrass to the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. A KET Production.

Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Saturday, June 1 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Foghorn Stringband

Foghorn Stringband delve into the traditional sounds of rural America, such as old-time, bluegrass, and other folk music.

Thursday night, May 30 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper with Audie Blaylock

Four-time winner of the IBMA’s Fiddle Player of the Year award and Grammy-nominated musician Michael Cleveland brings dynamic traditional bluegrass to the stage with his band, Flamekeeper.

Friday, May 31 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Best of Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival

This special episode of Jubilee presents highlights from the 14th season, recorded live at the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. A 2009 KET Production.

Saturday, June 1 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Hog Maw Blues Band

One of Evansville, Indiana's top blues bands performs blues infused with rock, funk, and jazz at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, June 2 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press/The Del McCoury Band

Bluegrass legends Bobby Osborne and Del McCoury perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, June 4 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, June 6 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, June 7 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 8 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Shirley Johnson/Magic Slim and the Teardrops

Two veteran blues performers take the stage at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.

Online Video Available

Sunday, June 9 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out/Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers

Five-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore and his group IIIrd Tyme Out and bluegrass/gospel performer Larry Sparks and his group The Lonesome Ramblers perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, June 13 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, June 14 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 15 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 15 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver/The Rambling Rooks

Bluegrass music Hall of Famer Doyle Lawson and his group Quicksilver and The Ramblin' Rooks, featuring former Lonesome River Band members Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby, and Kenny Smith perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, June 18 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, June 20 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, June 21 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 22 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 22 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

The Stella Vees

The Lexington, KY, based group The Stella Vees, performs hot Retro blues at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.

Online Video Available

Sunday, June 23 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Jubilee Bluegrass Special

Highlights from the 2002 Festival of the Bluegrass in Lexington.

Sunday, June 23 at 3:00/2:00 am CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 6 at 10:00/9:00 am CT on KETKY

The Boxcars/The Skip Cherryholmes Quintet/The Chapmans

IBMA 2012 Instrumental Group of the Year The Boxcars, rising star Skip Cherryholmes and his quintet, and first-generation family group The Chapmans perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, June 27 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, June 28 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 29 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, June 29 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm/Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble

The drums-and-guitar sound of Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm pulsates with raw energy, and Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble dish up zydeco steeped in contemporary rhythm-and-blues at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, June 30 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Steep Canyon Rangers/Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

North Carolina bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers and the young picking stars Sleep Man Banjo Boys perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, July 2 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, July 4 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, July 5 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 6 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 6 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Kilborn Alley Blues Band

A Chicago group with a classic ensemble sound, Kilborn Alley fuses harmonica, guitars, and pounding rhythm in a performance recorded at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbebce Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, July 7 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Della Mae/Dale Ann Bradley/Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands

Boston-based alt-grassers Della Mae, five-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Dale Ann Bradley, and folk-bluegrass group Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, July 9 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, July 11 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, July 12 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 13 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 13 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Albert Castiglia

A powerhouse electric and slide guitarist, Albert Castiglia brings original tunes and soulful vocals to the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, July 14 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

J.D. Crowe & The New South/Audie Blaylock and Redline

Bluegrass legend J. D. Crowe and his group The New South and award-winning vocalist and guitarist Audie Blaylock and his group Redline perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, July 16 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, July 18 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, July 19 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 20 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 20 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

Joe Louis Walker with Murali Coryell

Preeminent late 20th-century bluesman Joe Louis Walker is joined by contemporary artist Murali Coryell in a fresh and energetic performance at the 2010 W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY.

Online Video Available

Sunday, July 21 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

The Roys/Darin & Brooke Aldridge/The Bankesters

Brother and sister duo The Roys, the "sweethearts of bluegrass" Darin and Brooke Aldridge, and up-and-coming stars The Bankesters perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, July 25 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, July 26 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 27 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, July 27 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KET2

The Best of the 20th Anniversary W.C. Handy Blues

Enjoy highlights of the 20th anniversary of Henderson, Kentucky's W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival with selected performances by Tab Benoit, Shemekia Copeland, Chubby Carrier, Kenny Neal, and other top blues artists recorded at the 2010 festival. A 2011 KET production.

Online Video Available

Sunday, July 28 at 1:00/12:00 midnight CT on KETKY

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper/Jaclyn Sites: Grand Master Fiddle Champion/Kids on Bluegrass

Premier fiddler Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, 2012 Grand Master Fiddle Champion Jaclyn (Jacie) Sites, and the youthful performers of Kids on Bluegrass perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, July 30 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, August 1 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, August 2 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, August 3 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice/Blue Highway

Performances from the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville feature Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, who took home 2012 Song of the Year and Album of the Year trophies, and IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Blue Highway.

Tuesday, August 6 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Thursday night, August 8 at 12:00/11:00 pm CT on KETKY

Friday, August 9 at 11:00/10:00 pm CT on KETKY

Saturday, August 10 at 4:00/3:00 pm CT on KETKY

The SteelDrivers/The Clay Hess Band

Nashville's own The SteelDrivers and Grammy Award-winner Clay Hess and his band perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fanfest in Nashville.

Tuesday, August 13 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Marty Raybon & Full Circle/Lonesome River Band

Top vocalist Marty Raybon and Full Circle and Lonesome River Band, who received the 2012 IBMA Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year Award for their song "Angeline The Baker," perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, August 20 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time/Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Bluegrass veteran Larry Cordle and his group Lonesome Standard Time and 2012 IBMA Emerging Artists of the Year Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Jim Lauderdale/The Grascals/The Spinner Brothers

Nashville "A-list" songwriter Lauderdale, perennial bluegrass favorites The Grascals, and Canadian acoustic group The Spinner Brothers perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Darrell Webb Band/Newtown/Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys

2012 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year nominee Darrell Webb Band, Kentucky-based group Newtown; and bluegrass icon Jesse McReynolds and his group The Virginia Boys Reunion perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

Sierra Hull/Balsam Range

Mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull and North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, September 17 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

The Josh Williams Band/The Charlie Sizemore Band

Bluegrass/country guitarist Josh Williams and his band and acclaimed Kentucky vocalist/guitarist Charlie Sizemore and his band perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, September 24 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

The HillBenders/Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys

Young, high-energy quintet The HillBenders and "bluegrass poet" Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, October 1 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

The Best of the 2012 IBMA Fan Fest (Part 1)

Veteran stars and rising young groups are featured in performances from the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.

Tuesday, October 8 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

The Best of the 2012 IBMA Fan Fest (Part 2)

More performances of original songs from artists featured at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fanfest in Nashville.

Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00/7:00 pm CT on KET

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