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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