First annual bluegrass festival in Depot Town in Ypsilanti. Due to protests over the name, the event was renamed the Michigan Roots Jamboree.
In the news
- Planned "YpsiTucky" music festival draws criticism over event's name by Tom Gantert | The Ann Arbor News, March 2009
A new bluegrass music event planned for Ypsilanti's Depot Town this summer will keep the name "YpsiTucky Jamboree" despite concerns it may be offensive to some residents, says the chief organizer.