Most of the Chippewa Valley’s major music festivals have been rescheduled or canceled outright this summer, but bluegrass- and roots-focused Blue Ox is helping fill the region’s need for music with a live – and free! – two-day online concert. “Blue Ox Music Festival: Live From the Pines” will stream on YouTube and Facebook from 1-10:30pm on Friday and Saturday, June 12-13. Fest favorites Pert Near Sandstone will celebrate the release of their new album, Rising Tide, by performing on both days at Whispering Pines Campground just outside Eau Claire. Charlie Parr and Them Coulee Boys will also perform on stage at Whispering Pines. Virtually, Sam Bush, Del McCoury, The Travelin’ McCourys, Lillie Mae, and Molly Tuttle will play sets from their hometowns. Watch for updates and links at blueoxmusicfestival.com, and cross your fingers that the in-person Blue Ox festival will go ahead as planned Aug. 27-29.

Stream Friday’s performances here:

And stream Saturday’s performances here: