Despite some intense weather on Friday, Palisade’s Bluegrass and Roots Festival still kicked off in time for the weekend.

The 18-time Grammy Award-winning musician will play with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as part of the Neranenah series, which honors Jewish musicians like George Gershwin.

Photo: Stevo Rood On Friday night, Billy Strings pulled into the Chicago area for the latest stop on his ongoing Spring Tour.