OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala has set the date for the fourth installment of its now-annual downtown Brick City Bluegrass Festival: It’s Saturday, February 6, 2027.
They’ve also announced the headliner, and it’s a doozy this year: the legendary Yonder Mountain String Band, an influential presence in and beyond the roots-music scene that’s introduced multiple generations, from jam dads to college kids, to the genre.
“The group, known for nearly three decades as a driving force in modern roots music, recently released its 12th studio album, “Good as True,” reads the city’s announcement. “The new record blends the band’s signature hard‑driving bluegrass with folk, rock, and country influences, highlighting its distinctive instrumentation, strong vocal harmonies and long‑standing musical cohesion.”…