Live music photography is seriously fun and serious art! We are thrilled to have Patrick Marsh, Photos by Swamp, share his captivating images with Bluegrass Chicago.
As we turn the page on 2024, we wanted to give a proper home to the many vibrant images from Chicago area clubs and amazing Midwest festivals. No more scrolling, here’s the spot for 2024 photo highlights with captions from Patrick himself!
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We have no words…Sierra Ferrell at Blue Ox Festival. | Eau Claire, WI | June 2024Henhouse Prowlers take bluegrass worldwide! Bluegrass Ambassadors Fundraiser | Chicago, IL | May 2024
Sierra Hull Howlin’ at the Moon | Naperville, IL | October 2024If you haven’t heard Purple Flowers from the Fretliners, we think its time you did. Tom Knowlton at Frankfort Bluegrass Festival | Frankfort, IL | July 2024.
The Legendary Jim Lauderdale at Frankfort Bluegrass Festival | Frankfort, IL | July 2024 Molly Tuttle goes old school at the Castle Theatre | Bloomington, IL | June 2024
We went International at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival members of South Korea’s Country Gongbang | Frankfort, IL | July 2024AJ Lee & Blue Summit Hiding out on this cool February day | Chicago, IL | February 2024
Volunteers dancing at one of the best Bluegrass Festivals in the Midwest, Frankfort Bluegrass Festival | Frankfort, IL | July 2024 Full Cord at the Law Office | Yorkville, IL | April 2024
Miles Over Mountains | Frankfort, IL | July 2024C.J. Lewandowski setting the tone at Frankfort Bluegrass Festival | Frankfort, IL | July 2024
Fruition at the Castle Theatre | Bloomington, IL | March 2024 Wheels North Album Release Show at Werk Force Brewing | Plainfield, IL | November 2024
The Stillhouse Junkies at the First City Music Fest Eclipse party | Vincennes, IN | April 2024 The Brothers Comatose, affectionately know as BroCo doesn’t get any better then a PBR at Lincoln Hall Chicago | Chicago, IL | September 2024
Always listen to Bluegrass Live, Courtesy of Eric Langejans of Full Cord | Yorkville, IL | April 2024
Fox Crossing Stringband at Werk Force Brewing | Plainfield, IL | December 2024You’re always welcome at a bluegrass festival Blue Ox Festival | Eau Claire, WI | June 2024
Special Consensus takes the stage 49 years strong, here in Chicago at the Park West, helping Henhouse Prowlers celebrate 20 years. | Chicago, IL | November 2024
“The band played on”—Arkansauce kept the energy alive during an unexpected hurricane party at the First City Music Festival. As high winds and driving rain swept through, hundreds of devoted fans stayed, weathering the storm together. During that Friday, and in the aftermath, the resilience of the music community shone brighter than ever, proving how love and support can transform even in the most challenging moments. | Vincennes, IN | September 2024
