Friday, April 14, 2023

Since its formation decades ago, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music.

Saturday, April 15

Alan Bibey & Grasstowne comprises very well-respected veterans of bluegrass music and some of the finest young musicians in the industry. This combination together makes Alan Bibey & Grasstowne one of the hottest and most energetic bands touring today!

Saturday, April 15

Tim White & Troublesome Hollow was originally formed in Hickory Tree, Tennessee in the mid-1970s.  The band recorded five albums between 1979 and 1989.  Through most of these years, the band centered on the brother duo of Donny and Garry Ollis and banjo picker Tim White.  The early years of the band also included the dynamic singing of the late Ron Greene and the bass playing of Rick Moore.

Saturday, April 15

Drive Time is an innovative bluegrass band based out of Roxboro, NC. The band is known for its hard-driving sounds and sweet, high harmonies. With veteran sidemen (and women) who have toured nationally and regionally with the likes of Sideline, The Kristy Cox Band, Nu-Blu, Tyler Williams Band, and Sweet Potato Pie, these six friends have ventured out on their own to bring you the bluegrass music that has inspired them. Influenced by IIIrd Tyme Out, Mountain Heart, The Lonesome River Band, Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and countless others, they create their own refreshing sound.

Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road have combined masterful musicianship and a creative sound to entertain audiences in 40 states and 13 countries while scoring multiple hits, industry accolades and collaborations with other legendary artists.

Since their beginnings in 1998, the band has achieved three No. 1 songs on the Bluegrass chart with “A Light in the Window,” “That’s Kentucky” and “True Grass.” “True Grass” also climbed to No. 1 on the Roots Music chart and topped the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey for an astounding 16 consecutive months.

Saturday, April 15

Carson Peters and Iron Mountain has quickly become one of the most energetic and hottest bluegrass bands in the business, making numerous trips to the Grand Ole Opry and multiple international appearances. Their traditional bluegrass style and a cappella arrangements are a refreshing reminder that the bluegrass of old is alive and well.

Friday & Saturday, April 14-15

North Carolina can once again be credited for producing great bluegrass. Hailing from just east of Charlotte, Deeper Shade of Blue is comprised of Jason Fraley (mandolin/vocals), Troy Pope (guitar/vocals), Frank Poindexter (dobro/vocals), Scott Burgess (bass/vocals), and Steve Wilson (banjo). The band has been together for 21 years and self-produced six albums.

Saturday, April 15

East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN,, and boasts the world's most famous college bluegrass program. Dozens of graduates of ETSU's bluegrass program have gone on to become household names in bluegrass and beyond.

Friday, April 14

Formed and based in East Tennessee, The Alex Leach Band is a multi-talented group that brings exceptional musicianship and high energy to any stage they play. After releasing their debut album on the Mountain Home Music label with award winning producer, Jim Lauderdale, the band spent all of 2021 burning up the roads playing Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana festivals all over the country.

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Alex Leach is accompanied on stage and in the studio by his wife and vocalist, Miranda Leach, as well as Joshua Gooding on mandolin and vocals, longtime member, JT Coleman on bass, and their newest member, Jason Johnson on banjo.