Missy Raines and Allegheny

Have we bragged enough about Nash Yarn Fest‘s  headlining musical act, Grammy-nominated and ten-time International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year Missy Raines?

We have not! In fact we need to brag a bit more about our amazing good luck in booking such an incredible star. If you were there, you know—Missy Raines and Friends’ performances were awesome, joyful, and inspiring.

Tuning up.

One small part of our delight was witnessing Missy’s amusement at finding herself playing a yarn festival. It was her first one, and she was impressed! And we were all “No big deal, Missy, this is just what knitters do—they show up in great numbers and have a good time, and they sure do love you.”

Another fun thing was the gobsmacked reaction of hardcore bluegrass fans in the crowd, some of whom may have been what we call “non-knitting partners.” One actually said to us, “Do you know who she is?” Why yes, we do, and isn’t it fantastic!

If you want to relive some of the songs Missy and friends performed at Nash Yarn Fest, or just enjoy knitting and tapping your toes to some wonderful tracks, we have good news. Missy Raines & Allegheny have just released their new record, Love & Trouble.

Listen to it here.

And she’s on tour this summer, all over the place, so don’t miss the chance to see her live.

You’re welcome. We sincerely hope to bring Missy back to the NYF stage. Quick—somebody knit her something—it can’t hurt!