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Burnt Orange Bluegrass: finding harmony through music

Joseph Gonzalez, Piper Thurman, Kevyn Kerwin, and Joseph Sweeney
June 19, 2025

Burnt Orange Bluegrass is a collective of UT Austin musicians keeping bluegrass alive with high-energy jams every Friday. Open to all, the group blends tradition and twang with a Longhorn spirit.

Video by Joseph Gonzales, Piper Thurman, Kevyn Kerwin and Joseph Sweeney

Supervising Producer: Kevyn Kerwin

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Video Department Editor: Joseph Sweeney and Miranda Liguez

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About the Contributor
Joseph Sweeney, Director of Digital Strategy
Joseph Sweeney is a journalism & political communication senior from San Antonio, TX. Joseph has held various positions at The Daily Texan, including Video Editor, Audio Editor and news reporter. He is currently the Director of Digital Strategy.