Chris Thile brings the Punch Brothers back for the fourth time to the International Bluegrass Music Museum's ROMP Festival in Owensboro this month. Thile says he loves the space and the enthusiastic group of festival goers in his Sounds Good conversation with Tracy Ross. He also talks about how being a new father has influenced his music writing, the differences playing in duos and groups and an upcoming performance at Murray State University.
The International Bluegrass Music Museum's ROMP festival in Owensboro is from June 24 through 27 at Yellow Creek Park. Punch Brothers close out the evening on the 25th with a 10:30 performance. Thile says he loves the green meadow space and enjoys listening to the other bands. The ROMP stage feels good because "you want to feel like you're performing with people and not for them," describing the energy that he gets from the audience.
Thile credits his time in Murray for having an impact on his musical life, encouraging him to explore bluegrass music further. "Moving to Murray, Kentucky really kickstarted it," he says in turning his passion for bluegrass into a musical career. He'll be returning to Murray State for a solo recital benefiting the music department in October. "My time as a music student at Murray State University was one of the greatest times of my life," he says.
Punch Brothers - "Movement and Location"
