While the rest of The Hillbenders were off working on the set list, I talked Nolan Lawrence (mandolin) and Chad "Gravy Boat" Graves (Dobro) into playing a little jam while they waited to go on stage. Check out the video... you won't be disappointed...
The worst part about Beartrap Summer Festival is that, aside from shooting video, interviewing artists and snapping a few photos, I spend most of my time cooped up in a trailer, staring at a computer screen. Don't get me wrong, I still have the best job in the world...
Just before taking the stage at Beartrap Summer Festival 2013, Phoebe Hunt gave our cameras a sneak peek at what to expect during her set. Though classically trained, there's no doubt that ain't no violin she's toting around, it's an honest to God fiddle...
Banjo player, Sharon Martinson and Cellist, David Huebner give insight on how The Littlest Birds came to be, plus Martinson shares her past Beartrap Summer Festival experiences.
Not only were the members of Wyoming's Screen Door Porch kind enough to give me an exclusive interview in the Beartrap "Green Room," but they also let me record a taste of their musical talents. Check out the video:
One of the benefits of having a camera and a Staff badge is the opportunity to sneak into the "Green Room" and enjoy preview of the bands' performances. Check out this preview from Ten Mile Tide!
In a lucky turn of events, our cameras stumbled upon members of The Jaspers and Boulder Acoustic Society practicing for what we can only assume will be an on-stage collaboration. Watch the video for a sneak peek at that practice session!