Happy Labor Day! And welcome to Episode 15 of The Bluegrass Byway! As you're relaxing on this 3-day weekend and enjoying time with your family or going for that third helping of ribs at the cookout you're attending, sit back and enjoy the beautiful music of Ashley Lewis. And check out the links below for more info on any of the topics you heard discussed in this week'd episode.

Be sure to check out the "Playlists" page on thebluegrassbyway.com - The playlists are a great way to hear the latest and greatest music on bluegrass radio today!

Also checkout the new "Videos" page on our web site for exclusive videos from The Bluegrass Byway!

Thanks to Bluegrass Today for featuring the exclusive video from The Bluegrass Byway of The Trinity River Band performing "Heartstrings"!

BLUEGRASS NEWS:

• Jack Grant Back to Detour
• Daily & Vincent Show Launches on RFD-TV
• Urban Monroes drop William’s Still Alive
• Urban Monroes Offer New App for Your Phones

FESTIVAL FINDER:

Bluegrass in the ParkHeld in Grottoes, VirginiaSeptember 10-12.http://www.bluegrassingrottoes.org

Mountain Song FestivalHeld in Brevard, North Carolina at the Brevard Music CenterSeptember 11-13http://mountainsongfestival.com

Arbuckle Mtn Bluegrass Festival Held in Davis, OklahomaSeptember 13-19hhttp://www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com

INTERVIEW WITH ASHLEY LEWIS:

Find out where you can listen to Ashley Lewis on Terry Herd's Into The Blue show... go to www.bluegrassradio.com

Learn more about Ashley's hometown of Sandwich, IL

Check out the Illinois Arts Council - they really support bluegrass music and artists!

Ashley spoke at length about her college, Waubonsee Community College - learn more about it HERE

Check out the Burns Station Studio - the haunted recording studio where Ashley recorded Minor Swing

Ashley's Web Sites:

• Web
• Facebook

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See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!