Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, this "musical adventure" series features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include roots-rock, jamband, r&b, soul, folk, Americana and bluegrass.
Taped 333-feet below ground within Tennessee's extraordinary Cumberland Caverns, this "musical adventure" showcases highlights from five seasons with both well-established and top emerging artists within the broad spectrum of Bluegrass, Jam Band, Roots-Rock, Neo-Folk and Americana genres. It's a little bit Bluegrass, a little bit Underground!
The Cumberland Caverns are a 3.5 million-year old, 32-mile long system. The entry to the Volcano Room passes a waterfall & sparkling pool. Over 300-ft. deep, the venue has a 40-ft. ceiling and is nearly acoustically perfect. Musicians and guests alike marvel at the look & sound and a truly eclectic gathering of authentic Americana, Roots and Bluegrass acts make up the Bluegrass Underground series.
An amazing song offers amazing video. In an unusually artful piece of television craft, Jib-crane Camera Operator Mike Breece and Director James Burton Yockey collaborate to capture this wonderfully soulful song in one, continuous, 6-minute shot. Note the small "front" PA speakers on poles at stage side, a testament to the amazing acoustic properties of the Volcano Room.
Produced by Nashville-based journalist Craig Havighurst, this "making of" video montage is an insightful look at he realities of filming a full television production 333-feet deep underground for one of the most unusual concert shoots ever. All audio, light and TV equipment is hauled by Jeeps, one trailer at a time. The music is from the show: "East Meets Wes" performed by the John Cowan Band.
Bluegrass Underground's creator, producers, director, lighting designer, illustrator, cave experts and the Cumberland Caverns staff all speak. From Todd Mayo's first flash of inspiration in the Volcano Room, to a chance meeting with filmmaker Todd Jarrell, to hauling 11 bands, 700 guests and $1,000,000 of audio, video & lighting gear 333-feet underground, this is the story from the start.
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