“I’ve been here 11 years,” says John Bright, owner of the Purple Fiddle, a combination bluegrass venue, cafe and guesthouse founded in the old general store. “Things have changed ...

The effort to rebuild picked up in the early 2000s with the launch of a local music venue, The Purple Fiddle, whose founders saw opportunity instead of decline. “There was the Fiddle, an antique shop, ...

and at roots music venue The Purple Fiddle. The Steel Wheels' rootsy blend walks the line between bluegrass, blues and gospel music. Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter Trent Wagler is ...

The old, historic storefront that was once a general store is now adorned with a purple fiddle. Inside, a stage lays in the back corner, colorful T-shirts are stacked on the wall of shelves behind ...