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Weekend Festival Celebrates American Roots In Bluegrass

By Patty Lane / Producer,  Amita Sharma / Investigative Reporter,  Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter
Published June 12, 2014 at 8:30 AM PDT
This story was published more than 9 years ago.
Bluegrass band Lonesome Otis
Lonesome Otis
Bluegrass band Lonesome Otis
Weekend Festival Celebrates American Roots In Bluegrass
GUESTS:Greg Deering, owner Deering Banjo Company Lonesome Otis, Bluegrass band, members Steve Stout, Chris and Chris Cerna and Chris Rudd

If you're looking for something fun to do this Father's Day weekend, why not celebrate with music?

You can binge on Bluegrass music filled with banjo, fiddle and guitars jamming at the Huck Finn Jubilee: California's Jam and Bluegrass Festival showcasing some of the top names in the industry.

The Bluegrass band Lonesome Otis stopped by the KPBS studios this week to give us a sneak peek to some foot-stomping music.

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You may be surprised to learn that San Diego is home to the largest manufacturer of banjos in the country. Greg Deering of Deering Banjo Company tells us the banjo is making a comeback and used in music ranging from country and bluegrass to rock and roll.

Corrected: May 4, 2024 at 4:09 AM PDT
Kurt Kohnen and Roland Lizarando of KPBS contributed to this segment.
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Amita Sharma
As an investigative reporter for KPBS, I've helped expose political scandals and dug into intractable issues like sex trafficking. I've raised tough questions about how government treats foster kids. I've spotlighted the problem of pollution in poor neighborhoods. And I've chronicled corporate mistakes and how the public sometimes ends up paying for them.
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Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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