Some call bluegrass music 'music in its purest form'.

For Cindy Matheson, it runs even deeper.

"It's just in my blood," she says. "It comes from the soul and it's all acoustic, there's no electrified instruments and the harmonies are what's so important with bluegrass music."

Matheson and partner Mitch Meadors come from a long line of pickers and singers.

"It was huge here," Matheson said.

Growing up with bluegrass festivals in this area, the two brought their own to Trumbull County four years ago.
After a two year break because of COVID, Mitch and Cindy's Bluegrass Jamboree kicked off Friday at the fairgrounds.
Performers from as far away as Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas will fill the air with the sounds of guitars, banjos and sweet harmony.

"It's like a big family reunion, I come to these festivals and it's like I know everybody," says Matheson.

In addition to all the live music, food and vendors, some of the proceeds will go toward Disabled American Veterans, most fitting on this Memorial Day weekend.

"They don't get enough of our donations and enough attention," Matheson said. "Our freedoms are the most important thing that America has and we want to thank them."

The emphatic thank-you will continue both Saturday and Sunday.
And it will come from a place as pure as the music.

Find ticket information and more by CLICKING HERE.