2025 WinterWonderGrass Festival Preview - The Fretliners with Guest, Dan Andree (S2.Ep24)

2025 WinterWonderGrass Festival Preview - The Fretliners with Guest, Dan Andree (S2.Ep24)

Author: Nate Riggs January 10, 2025 Duration: 27:12
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In Episode 24 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with bluegrass fiddle player Dan Andree from The Fretliners to preview their upcoming performance at the 2025 WinterWonderGrass Festival in Steamboat Springs, CO, happening February 27–March 2.

The Fretliners, winners of the 2023 Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions, bring a fresh take on traditional bluegrass with their infectious energy and modern themes. Dan shares insights about the band’s journey, their unique sound, and what fans can expect at their WinterWonderGrass set.

Key Moments in the Conversation 🎙️

  • 03:15 The origins of The Fretliners and their 2023 competition wins.
  • 07:42 Balancing traditional bluegrass with your own songs
  • 11:20 The evolution of The Fretliners' lineup and musical style.
  • 14:38 Experiences with Bonfire Entertainment and WinterWonderGrass.
  • 19:05 Dan previews new plans and talks about their Colorado tour dates.
  • 23:49 Dan’s favorite memories from past WinterWonderGrass festivals.


About The Fretliners 🎻

Website: https://www.thefretliners.com

YouTube:  @TheFretliners 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefretliners

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iMEdosOM4PPgZrreSoWJn


WinterWonderGrass Festival 2025 ❄

Website: https://winterwondergrass.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winterwondergrass/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/winterwondergrass


About Bonfire Entertainment 🔥

Website: https://bonfirentertainment.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.bonfirentertainment/


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Production Credits 🙏

Title sequence music bed is piano improvisation from Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024).

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/

Stream the full festival set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24


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Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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