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Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival says farewell - Bluegrass Today

Summary by Bluegrass Today
The Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival, held annually for nearly 30 years in Jackson County, KY, has announced that the June 2024 event will have been their last, owing to the sudden passing of promoter Phillip Akemon last fall. Phillip Akemon was the nephew of the great Dave Akeman, known to fans of early country, bluegrass, and old time music as Stringbean. The nickname came from his tall, lanky frame and the comedic costume he wore perfor…
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Bluegrass Today broke the news in on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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