Photos from the Roots and Rhythm Festival, Bristol

I've reached the end of the road, the last set of photos from our US trip, this time focusing on the Roots and Rhythm Reunion Festival in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. The first act we saw was billed as the 'Queen of Austin soul' - Tameca Jones.

There's a marker in town to the 'Bristol Sessions' which are seen as the beginning of recorded country music, but also included gospel and blues.

Lee and Dave enjoying some of the street food at the festival, and the back of Alan's head.

Here's the star of the first day, Marty Stuart. The second photo shows Marty with his guitarist (a member of the Fabulous Superlatives) Kenny Vaughan.

Ranging from bluegrass to rock, here is Sam Bush.

Much hyped, but rather disappointing, here are St Paul and the Broken Bones.

This is country singer Jason Eady.

One of the stand out acts on day two was Mike Farris.

The Darrell Scott Bluegrass Band were impressive.

Headliner on day two was Wynonna (Judd) and the Big Noise, with a band led by husband and drummer Cactus Moser.

This is Lauren Morrow.

Rockabilly singer Jason 'Hoss' Hicks.

On the final day, here is singer/songwriter Jamie Lin Wilson.

For the third time on our trip, here is Jim Lauderdale.

Star of the final day, here is Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Driving back from Bristol we stopped off at Knoxville overnight and then on the final day in Cookeville, where I bought some 45s and where there is a small railway museum.