{"id":29277,"date":"2026-01-25T16:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T16:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=29277"},"modified":"2026-01-31T11:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T11:59:53","slug":"john-hartford-days-returns-but-indoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=29277","title":{"rendered":"John Hartford Days Returns but Indoors."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

John Hartford Days was one of the yearly staple festivals I used to write about and I did go in 2015. After a brief hiatus it appears that it has returned in a smaller scale, and indoors. Because as I Write this I am iced in pretty badly, so just getting there will most likely be an issue. However if you live near the Hall Of Fame of whatnot, and you can attend, here is the info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, if I am still not stuck in my house with ice I would slide down there for this show. Robbie Fulks is one of the many Bloodshot OG’s that started my path of journalism of underground music in many genres. He was one of my many inspirations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us on January 31, 2026, for a special celebration honoring the legendary John Hartford!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Hartford was a trailblazer in American music, known for his virtuoso fiddle and banjo playing, innovative songwriting, and boundless creativity. Best known as the composer of \u201cGentle on My Mind\u201d, Hartford\u2019s music seamlessly blended bluegrass, folk, and country, earning him a lasting legacy in the music world. Beyond his recordings, he was a masterful performer and a passionate advocate for traditional music, inspiring countless musicians with his unique style and infectious energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unforgettable event will feature a stellar lineup of artists, including the Tim O’Brien Band, Robbie Fulks, and The Wildmans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIM O’BRIEN BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O\u2019Brien grew up singing in church and in school. After seeing Doc Watson on TV, he became a lifelong devotee of old-time and bluegrass music. Tim started touring nationally in 1978 with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize. His songs \u201cWalk the Way the Wind Blows\u201d and \u201cUntold Stories\u201d were bluegrass hits for Hot Rize, and country hits for Kathy Mattea. Soon, more artists like Nickel Creek, Garth Brooks, and The Dixie Chicks covered his songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Tim has collaborated with his sister Mollie O\u2019Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old-time musician Dirk Powell, as well as with Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Dan Auerbach, Sturgill Simpson, and Steve Martin. The International Bluegrass Music Association awarded him Song of the Year in 2006 and named him best male vocalist in 1993 and 2006. He was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROBBIE FULKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbie Fulks has always been more than a conventional country singer and songwriter. Fulks began his professional music career playing bluegrass in the band Special Consensus before emerging as a solo artist in Chicago during the mid-1990s. His early albums received nationwide praise for blending a modern sensibility with honky-tonk country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the way, Fulks gained recognition for his instrumental virtuosity and powerful songwriting. Artists like Sam Bush, Andrew Bird, John Cowan, the Old 97\u2019s, and Hiss Golden Messenger have covered his songs, and he has released full albums reinterpreting the works of Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE WILDMANS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not far from Floyd, Virginia is the childhood home of The Wildmans, the sibling duo that has just released their debut album, “Longtime Friend.” Growing up in Floyd, Aila and Elisha were immersed in the rich, vibrant bluegrass and old-time music scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 As kids, Elisha picked up the guitar and mandolin, while Aila reached for the fiddle. They became enamored with their instruments, which parlayed itself into both winning numerous renowned competitions around Southern Appalachia. The Americana\/indie-folk act has been garnering a lot of attention, and Longtime Friend showcases their interlacing harmonies and musical virtuosity \u2014 at the sonic crossroads of Americana, alt-country, and folk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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