Get ready for that unmistakable banjo twang; Bluegrass music is kicking it strong in the Chippewa Valley. Winning first place for the 7th year running, Them Coulee Boys cements its place as a local favorite and emerging regional bluegrass powerhouse with their unique sound that blends punk, bluegrass, and rock. North of Dixie wins second place this year, with their upbeat mix of guitar, fiddle, and banjo for old-timey, new grass, and originals. Ranking in third place is Pit Wagon with their dirty country and lyrical folk wisdom. –James Johonnott