CBA News Article

Hobbs to Kings

the site in Hobb’s Grove became unavailable (although the festival remains in Sanger), and the KRBA foundered and its mem- bership and the event were picked up by the California Bluegrass As- sociation (CBA). The CBA knew right away that this “little festival that could” had enormous appeal, and it is now part of that organi- zation’s lineup of annual events, reborn as the Kings River Bluegrass Festival. But enough of the history lesson! This year, the event con-
tinues its proud tradition of top notch regional acts (vet- erans AND up-and-comers!), along with lots of red hot jam- ming and loads of family fun!
Friday and Saturday’s lineups are headlined by The Alhambra Valley Band and Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players, respective- ly. But leading up to those popular show closers is a con- stellation of other stars, in- cluding: The Oak Grove Blue- grass Band, Windy Hill, Pine Ridge, The Grasskickers, The Valley Oak Band, Red Rag Andy, Uncle Ephus, Grassfire and The Kings River Gospel- aires.

Along with the onstage ac- tion, there will be activities for kids and families, workshops, concessions and of course, the aforementioned jamming. Everybody comes away with a smile from the Kings River Bluegrass Festival!

For more information or to purchase tickets, see http:// hobbs.cbaontheweb.org.

Posted By: Rick Cornish