The Bluegrass Connection

03/20/2025

We always have a blast at the Reeves Theater, so we're thrilled to announce that we're heading back on May 2nd! Mark your calendars and get your tickets today! 📆 🎟️ https://ci.ovationtix.com/35718/pr/1231148/pe/11601569

03/20/2025

Excited for this one!

MAJOR NEWS!!! New single from Backline, "Cold Wind", drops March 25th from Turnberry Records!
Click the link to presave this tune!
https://sc.lnk.to/Backline-cw

03/05/2025

Tune in to The Bluegrass Connection tonight from 6-10 PM EST for the best in bluegrass on WAXM 93.5! Don’t miss out on great music, good company, and that true bluegrass sound.

🎧 Listen live here: https://player.appalachian.net/waxm/

Let’s pick a while! 🎻🔥

03/04/2025

Even though it’s only January we know everyone’s already over this cold winter. Good news spring will be here soon and now is the time to start making your plans. Come join us at the 54th Dr Ralph Stanley’s Hills of Home Blugrass festival this May. Tickets and camping is on sale now. Before May 1st a 4 day ticket is only $130. After May 1 it goes to $150. Camping with electric is $100. Call Sandy Cole @ 606-226-1885 before they get limited. Let’s start planning for sunshine now!!

03/02/2025

Such a great new song! Go check it out!

Granite Mills from AKUS, with Russell Moore singing lead
https://bluegrasstoday.com/granite-mills-from-akus-with-russell-moore-singing-lead/

03/02/2025

After a 12 hour delay in Knoxville, Ralph II and The Clinch Mountain Boys are finally wheels up headed to Lake Havasu, AZ! What a day it has been 😳😳🛫🛫

Be sure to catch one of their shows at Bluegrass on The Beach in Lake Havasu, Saturday March 1st and Sunday March 2nd

Safe travels guys🙏

03/01/2025

Bluegrass music isn’t just a genre—it’s a legacy, and there’s no better time to share its beauty than with the next generation. Teaching kids about bluegrass not only connects them to rich traditions but also inspires creativity, community, and a love for live music.
Bring your little ones to Blue Highway Fest, October 8-12, 2025, for a chance to experience the joy of bluegrass in Big Stone Gap. From live performances to family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect way to introduce them to the music we all love!

Tell us how you were introduced to bluegrass and comment below!

02/26/2025

We’re live tonight from 6-10 PM EST on 93.5 WAXM! Give us a call at 855-935-9296 with your request or you can leave a comment or send us a message. 🪕

02/20/2025

02/12/2025

Join the Bluegrass Family!
Discover the perks of being part of a bluegrass association:

Connect with fellow bluegrass lovers.
Stay in the loop on festivals like Blue Highway Fest and more!
Join or watch magical jam sessions.
Enjoy discounts on tickets, merch, and more!
Bluegrass isn’t just music—it’s a community. Ready to dive in? Share your favorite part of being in the bluegrass family below!
Find associations near you: https://bluegrasscountry.org/associations/

📷 Joshua T. Moore

02/05/2025

📢 Support Bluegrass & Promote Your Business!

The Bluegrass Connection on 93.5 WAXM airs every Wednesday from 6-10 PM EST, bringing the best in bluegrass music to our loyal listeners. We’re looking for sponsors to help keep this tradition alive!

By sponsoring the show, your business will get advertising during the broadcast, reaching a dedicated audience of bluegrass fans. It’s a great way to support the music you love while promoting your business!

Interested? Send us a direct message for more details!

02/05/2025

New addition to Carson Peters & Iron Mountain!

We are so excited to welcome our newest member, Taylor Parks!

Taylor resides on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He’s been around the music all his life and hung around his dads band, No Spare Time, since childhood. He has been playing banjo since he was 8, but started playing bass when he was 15. In 2022, he got his start in the business playing banjo with Josh Grigsby and County Line, then later became a member of Jeff Parker and Company, then later played bass with The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band.

02/05/2025

Big changes are on the horizon for our buddy, Eric Marshall!

02/05/2025

We already can’t wait!

Mark your calendars, Blue Highway Fest fans! The 2025 festival will return to Big Stone Gap, VA, on October 8-12, 2025!

Get ready for another incredible lineup of bluegrass and Americana music, unforgettable memories, and the warm, welcoming spirit that makes our festival so special. Stay tuned as we unveil exciting updates in the coming months—you won’t want to miss a single note of what’s in store!

01/29/2025

🎻🔥Join us TONIGHT from 6–10 PM Eastern for The Bluegrass Connection! Get your requests in now—send us a message, leave us a comment, or call 276-679-1901! 📞 You can listen live at WAXM.com 🪕Don’t miss four hours of the best bluegrass tunes! 🎶

01/01/2025

🎶🎉 Join Us Tonight for a Special New Year’s Bluegrass Connection! 🎉🎶

Kick off 2025 with some of the best bluegrass music on The Bluegrass Connection! Tune in live tonight from 6 PM to 10 PM for our very first show of the year!

Got a favorite bluegrass tune? Call in, leave a comment, or send us a message to request your song! We’d love to play your favorites as we celebrate the start of a brand-new year together.

So grab a cup of coffee, cozy up, and let’s ring in 2025 the bluegrass way! We’ll see you on the airwaves from 6 to 10 PM tonight! 🎻✨

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11/20/2024

Call us at 276-679-1901 or leave a comment with your request for tonight’s show!

11/06/2024

Listen live at https://player.appalachian.net/waxm/