The GRAMMY-winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers, open up about how the great outdoors has shaped them as individuals and as musicians.

Raynes’ new EP, ’49, features hauntingly beautiful melodies and a strong thematic link to the 1849 California Gold Rush.

Music lovers, have you ever looked at cover art and wondered, “Where was this shot?” Today we’re exploring some of our favorite albums and tracking down the outdoor locations where they were photographed. Classic Bands, Classic Cover Art The Beatles, Abbey Road – Abbey Road, England Though the entirety of this album wasn’t recorded at [...]

This was a spectacular evening in camp. As if good company and food weren’t enough, we were also treated to the soft sounds of Alyssa Adario for the 50 Campfires Campfire Sessions. Her gentle approach to finger picking and singing set against the lake shore set the tone for a truly relaxing night in camp.

On our trip to the Oregon Coast, we were treated to a young singer songwriter who simply refers to himself as “The Kid.” He was living in Portland at the time, and he drove quite a distance to meet us in camp. He was kind of soul and had a sort of Jack Kerouac vibe, [...]

Few things pair better than a hearty campfire and a guitar. On this particular Campfire Session we were joined by Tyler Royse, a singer songwriter from Monticello, Indiana. He didn’t pick up the guitar until age 19, which a little late by some standards. That said, his drive to create music has taken him all [...]

We’ve been fortunate to meet some great people while traveling across America. They come from all walks of life – and quite often, we find a common bond in our love for the outdoors. During our time exploring Kentucky, we were able to spend an evening around a campfire with local Louisville musician, Nathan Strange. [...]

We came across the track “Before We Lose Our Mind” by the tropical indie rock band The Hip Abduction, and for 4:10 we were transported to some of the great wide-open spaces of North America. Summer is coming, we promise. For now, enjoy the four minute ride. Check out a few of their other tracks [...]

We had the chance to gather some insight on festival camping from a true expert himself. Chris Alexander, better known as, “Bonnaroo Chris” gave us all the inside secrets to the Bonnaroo festival located in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo is one of the largest music and arts festivals in the United States, hosting around 140,000 people [...]

At 50 Campfires we take turns each week with taking over the controls that power the music and vibe in the office. The Grammy’s were last month and inspired this playlist with all nominees of the prestigious award. I apologize to Kanye that Beyonce did not make my list – sorry, brah. #WhoIsBeck? Beck is [...]