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- ↑ "The Storytellers Bring Their Progressive Bluegrass/Jamgrass to the Local Scene Friday". Pasadena Now. March 24, 2022.
- ↑ Lawless, John (December 29, 2021). "Don't Be Afraid video from The Storytellers". Bluegrass Today.
- ↑ "Bluegrass band The Storytellers to perform July 23 at Solvang Festival Theater". Santa Ynez Valley News. July 19, 2023.
- ↑ Roland, Terry Paul. "Sundown for Coffee Gallery Backstage: 1998-2023". Folk Works.
- ↑ Calayag, Keith. "Bob Stane Retires, Marking the End of an Era of Great Music, Good Times". Pasadena Now.
- ↑ "Storytellers return to Solvang Theaterfest Aug. 25, with hippie-harmony bluegrass". Santa Yanez Valley News. August 13, 2024.
- ↑ "The Storytellers at Deer Lodge". Ojai Valley News. January 12, 2023.