I play bluegrass once a month with a jam group in St Louis and I love it. Someday I hope to be able to go to the festival, and understand, and pick up some techniques, and/or tips for the bluegrass guitar. I have played mostly rock/ classic rock in a band since 1994, and am looking forward to learning a new style. I unfortunately missed the first day of the festival this year, but what I saw was great.