Some genres of music are better to see live compared to others. Laptop-based IDM, eh, not so much. But bluegrass continually proves to be a worthy venture, especially for anyone who’s made it out to Hideout on Tuesdays to see Devil in a Woodpile. Congress Theater now hosts an all-day fest of bluegrass (and blues, sort of less exciting), filled to the rim with acts you could normally see at various venues across town like Martyrs’ or Quenchers or the aforementioned Hideout. If you haven’t made it out, this is one big, fat day to see what you’ve been missing. Performers include David Grisman Quintet, The Avett Brothers, Ha Ha Tonka (pictured), Majors Junction, Blue Mother Tupelo, How Far to Austin and Mike Mangione, plus many more. Break out that washboard. (Tom Lynch)
November 22 at Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, (312)923-2000, beginning at noon. $31.
