DelFest - Thursday in Cumberland - May 26, 2023

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

27 concerts

Alabama's St. of Paul & the Broken Bones, known for electrifying soul with hits like "Call Me." Founded in 2011, their music blends funk, disco, and psychedelia. Famous for intoxicating live shows.

Molly Tuttle

11 concerts

Molly Tuttle, born in Northern California, is a renowned roots musician celebrated for her skill in bluegrass. Known for hits like "You Didn’t Call My Name," she's won multiple awards including the IBMA's Guitar Player of the Year.

The California Honeydrops

13 concerts

Formed in Oakland's subways, The California Honeydrops blend retro-soul with improvisation, known for energetic shows and popular at festivals like Monterey Jazz. They've toured with legends like B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt. Their music features in TV shows like "Black-ish."

Trampled by Turtles

39 concerts

Trampled by Turtles, formed in Duluth, MN (2003) by Dave Simonett post gear theft. Merges bluegrass, folk; known for a vibrant rock-infused style. Features members like Ryan Young & Tim Saxhaug.

Rising Appalachia

2 concerts

Born in Atlanta and based in New Orleans post-Katrina, Rising Appalachia blends soulful folk-roots with '90s Atlanta rap, enriched by a diverse ensemble. Known for their unique sound and global tours, they favor independent paths over industry norms.

Sierra Hull

21 concerts

Sierra Hull, a bluegrass prodigy, debuted at the Grand Ole Opry at 10, played at Carnegie Hall, and collaborated with icons like Bela Fleck. Known for hits like "Weighted Mind," she's a Grammy nominee and Presidential Scholarship recipient at Berklee.

Sam Bush

6 concerts

Sam Bush, born in Bowling Green, KY, is a pioneering progressive bluegrass musician known for blending bluegrass, rock, jazz, and reggae. Founder of New Grass Revival, he collaborated with Béla Fleck and Emmylou Harris. Known for albums like "King of My World" and "Storyman," he won a Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Dubbed the "Father of Newgrass," Bush also released "Radio John: Songs of John Hartford."

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

16 concerts

Born in Maryland, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong delivers high-energy psychedelic funk. Known for vibrant live shows, they've played major festivals and venues like Red Rocks. Famous for captivating millions of streams and a loyal fan base known as "The Flock."

Keller Williams

17 concerts

Virginian Keller Williams, known for genre-blending rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass, made his debut with "FREEK" in 1994. His solo "looping" performances and bands like Keller & The Keels and Grateful Grass showcase his innovative "acoustic dance music."

The Infamous Stringdusters

25 concerts

Grammy-winning The Infamous Stringdusters, known for a blend of bluegrass & rock, excel in their 9th album "Rise Sun." They mix jazz, funk, & country.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

12 concerts

AJ Lee & Blue Summit, a Santa Cruz-based bluegrass band, blend country soul, bluesy Americana, and folk. Renowned for their unique style and acclaimed album "City of Glass."

The Travelin' McCourys

2 concerts

The Travelin' McCourys, led by Ronnie and Rob McCoury, sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, are a seasoned string/jam band known for collaborations with the Allman Brothers, Phish, and Warren Haynes.

Kitchen Dwellers

15 concerts

The Kitchen Dwellers, a Montana-based quartet, blend bluegrass, folk, and rock. Their 4th album, "Seven Devils," explores themes from "The Divine Comedy," with each track inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Produced by Grammy winner Glenn Brown, the album showcases their most collaborative and mature work yet, reflecting the essence of the band.

Cris Jacobs

8 concerts

Baltimore's Cris Jacobs crafts soul-stirring bluegrass, folk, and blues. Known for "One of These Days," he's collaborated with Billy Strings, Sam Bush, and Lee Ann Womack. Renowned for emotive storytelling and roots music, Jacobs uses his powerful voice and close character sketches for timeless reflections.

The Del McCoury Band

5 concerts

Born in York County, PA, Del McCoury found his musical path inspired by banjo master Earl Scruggs. Joining Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in 1963, he transitioned from banjo to guitar and became lead singer. Today, Del leads the Del McCoury Band with his sons, Ronnie and Rob, upholding bluegrass traditions while earning new fans across generations.

Sierra Ferrell

58 concerts

West Virginia-born Sierra Ferrell, a multi-genre roots artist, has won Americana's Emerging Act Award. Known for her debut LP, "Long Time Coming," and dynamic live shows, she's collaborated with Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show.

Never Come Down

5 concerts

Never Come Down, a Portland, Oregon bluegrass/americana band, is known for blending modern and traditional styles. Members include Joe Suskind, Crystal Lariza, and others. Famous for dynamic arrangements and albums like "Better Late Than Never," they've gained acclaim at festivals like Iceland Airwaves and Americanafest.

Gibson Brothers

1 concert

The Gibson Brothers, from Ellenburg Depot, NY, fuse bluegrass roots with country and rock. Known for close harmonies and progressive sound, they won IBMA Emerging Artist in 1998. Popular albums include "Red Letter Day" and "Mockingbird," produced by Dan Auerbach, showcasing their evolving style.

Peter Rowan

19 concerts

Grammy-winning roots artist Peter Rowan, born in Wayland, MA, is a celebrated figure in progressive bluegrass. Known for his work with Bill Monroe, Old & in the Way, and Tony Rice, he's famous for songs like "New Moon Rising." Rowan's style blends bluegrass, rock, and Tex-Mex, and he has collaborated with legends like Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Flaco Jiménez. His albums include "The First Whippoorwill" and "Dust Bowl Children." Rowan's diverse projects highlight his innovation in the genre, culminating in works like "Calling You from My Mountain."

Delfest

1 concert

Golden Highway

1 concert

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