For the last five years, KGNU has been conducting live broadcasts from RockyGrass. Our broadcasts will now have a home on the web - kgnu.org/rockygrass.
We broadcasted as much as we could from this year's RockyGrass. We hope that these excerpts paint a tiny picture of the amazing three days of music that happened in 2012. Listen, enjoy, and please spread the word about the archives.
If you're new to KGNU, you'll likely be interested in our weekly Bluegrass show, Old Grass Gnu Grass. It is a Colorado favorite that has been hitting the airwaves every Saturday morning from 9:00a-Noon (MT) since 1978.
Noam Pikelny & Friends:
The amazing Noam Pikelny is the banjo player for The Punch Brothers, but you probably already knew that. Noam pointed out from the stage that the Planet Bluegrass festivals are where The Punch Brothers came together, underlining what a vital role these Colorado events play in developing and sustaining Bluegrass.
He hit the stage at RockyGrass with a host of talented friends for what was a beautiful set on Friday afternoon. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Sunday morning broadcast.
Noam Pikelny & Friends 7.27.12 Highlights:
Chris Thile & Michael Daves:
Friday afternoon featured a spellbinding set by Chris Thile & Michael Daves. Near the end of their set, Chris and Mike asked the crowd for fiddle tunes and collected three unique suggestions which they then arranged spontaneously into a masterful medley. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Sunday morning broadcast.
Chris Thile & Michael Daves 7.27.12 Highlights (Part 2):
Lonesome River Band:
The amazing Lonesome River Band hit the stage at RockyGrass with a full head of steam and launched into an incredible set on Friday afternoon. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Saturday morning broadcast.
Lonesome River Band 7.27.12 Highlights (Part 1):
Lonesome River Band 7.27.12 Highlights (Part 2):
Punch Brothers:
Unforgettable Friday night heroics from Punch Brothers at RockyGrass. Throughout the evening the gentlemen of this super group were dazzling. I'm not sure anyone saw the Beck cover coming, but as Chris Thile says, "Beck is Bluegrass!" - especially when you play him like that. Who's feeling young now? Here are the highlights from KGNU's Saturday morning broadcast.
Punch Brothers 7.27.12 Highlights (Part 1):
Punch Brothers 7.27.12 Highlights (Part 2):
Monroeville:
After the instrument finals, Saturday morning took flight with a set from Monroeville. Here's what happens when you spend all your time playing Bluegrass in a distillery. These gentlemen are certainly on the right track. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Saturday morning broadcast.
Monroeville 7.28.12 Highlights:
Monroeville's Matthew Munsey 7.28.12 Interview:
The Infamous Stringdusters:
At 5:30pm on Saturday evening, The Infamous Stringdusters took the stage. By the end of their set at 6:45pm the entire audience was on their feet. For many, the Stringdusters set was mentioned as a top festival moment. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Sunday morning broadcast.
The Infamous Stringdusters 7.28.12 Highlights (Part 1):
The Infamous Stringdusters 7.28.12 Highlights (Part 2):
Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys:
Saturday evening brought a true living legend to the RockyGrass stage. Dr. Ralph Stanley took the stage with his Clinch Mountain Boys for a magical festival moment. At age 85, it was a rare and treasured experience to hear Dr. Ralph Stanley and witness an American music icon. Here are the highlights from KGNU's Sunday morning broadcast.
Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys 7.28.12 Highlights:
Archives from Jesse McReynolds & his Virginia Boys, The Blue Canyon Boys featuring KC Groves, and Red Molly on the way.
Welcome to KGNU's RockyGrass 2012 Coverage: 
Noam Pikelny & Friends: 
Chris Thile & Michael Daves: 
Lonesome River Band: 
Punch Brothers: 
Monroeville: 
The Infamous Stringdusters: 
Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys: