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Bringing the bluegrass back to Chilliwack

Seven bands took to the stage last weekend for the Chilliwack Bluegrass and Country Music Festival
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Musicians gather in the parking lot to jam during the Chilliwack Bluegrass and Country Music Festival at Tractorgrease on Saturday. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

The Bluegrass and Country Music Festival returned to Chilliwack last weekend featuring seven bands packed into an afternoon and evening of entertainment at Tractorgrease.

The festival returned to Chilliwack this year after a five-year absence.

Up next at Tractorgrease is the Tractorgrease Folk Fest.

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Steve Huston on upright bass and Chris Dawson-Murphy on guitar, with band The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
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East Van Grass performs during the Chilliwack Bluegrass and Country Music Festival. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
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Jesse Waldman with The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)


Jenna Hauck

About the Author: Jenna Hauck

I started my career at The Chilliwack Progress in 2000 as a photojournalist.
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