DelFest - Friday in Cumberland - May 27, 2023

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

41 concerts

St. Paul & The Broken Bones, an Alabama soul band formed in 2011, are known for electrifying shows and hits like “Sushi and Coca-Cola.” They've toured with The Rolling Stones and Lizzo.

Molly Tuttle

19 concerts

Molly Tuttle, Grammy-winning American bluegrass artist known for her dazzling guitar work, blends country, rock, and pop. Nominated Best New Artist, she's a boundary-pusher and alopecia advocate.

The California Honeydrops

23 concerts

The California Honeydrops, born in Oakland, are a dynamic retro-soul band celebrated for their improvisational skill and diverse repertoire. Known for lively festival performances and touring with legends like B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt, they defy convention with each member being a virtuoso. Their music, compared to Booker T and Sly and the Family Stone, has been streamed over 200 million times and featured in shows like “Black-ish” and “Dead To Me.”

Lindsay Lou

1 concert

Nashville’s Lindsay Lou blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana with soulful vocals. Known for bands like The Flatbellys and Sweet Water Warblers, she channels deep, heartfelt stories.

Trampled by Turtles

27 concerts

Trampled by Turtles, from Duluth, MN, formed by Dave Simonett in 2003, blend bluegrass with rock influences. Known for a fast, frenetic style and hits like "Alone."

Rising Appalachia

2 concerts

Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith from Georgia formed Rising Appalachia, blending Appalachian, Irish, and folk styles. Known for storytelling, global tours, and NPR Tiny Desk.

Sierra Hull

16 concerts

Sierra Hull, from Byrdstown, TN, is a bluegrass virtuoso and two-time Grammy nominee for albums '25 Trips' and 'Weighted Mind'. She's a 6x IBMA Mandolin winner and has played Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House. Hull's collaborated with Alison Krauss, Sturgill Simpson, and Dolly Parton.

Sam Bush

11 concerts

Sam Bush, born in Bowling Green, KY, is a pivotal figure in progressive bluegrass, known for his masterful mandolin and fiddle skills. Founder of the New Grass Revival, he blended bluegrass with rock, jazz, and reggae. Bush's collaborations include working with Emmylou Harris and co-leading the bluegrass supergroup Strength in Numbers. He earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Popular albums include King of My World and Storyman. Dubbed the "Father of Newgrass," he's honored in his hometown.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

21 concerts

Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong blend psychedelic funk with groovy hits and dynamic live shows. Known for their evolving sound, epic jams, and collaborations with Moon Taxi’s Wes Bailey.

Keller Williams

11 concerts

Virginian Keller Williams blends rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass into unique “acoustic dance music.” Known for loop-driven solo shows and projects like Grateful Grass.

Tim O'Brien

5 concerts

West Virginia-born bluegrass trailblazer: Hot Rize/Red Knuckles co-founder, Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist; wrote hits for Kathy Mattea; with Darrell Scott.

The Infamous Stringdusters

19 concerts

The Infamous Stringdusters are a GRAMMY® Award-winning American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and energetic live shows. With influences spanning various genres, they've collaborated with contemporary artists and headlined venues like Red Rocks. Their 2017 album "Laws of Gravity" won Best Bluegrass Album.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

21 concerts

AJ Lee & Blue Summit, based in Santa Cruz, are an award-winning bluegrass band known for their unique blend of country soul and Americana. Their "City of Glass" album showcases their originality and dedication to their Californian roots, offering a fresh take on the genre.

The Travelin' McCourys

9 concerts

The McCoury brothers, Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo), rooted in bluegrass via their dad Del, blend tradition with innovation alongside Christian Ward, Alan Bartram, and Cody Kilby.

Kitchen Dwellers

13 concerts

Bozeman’s Kitchen Dwellers blend bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit into modern roots music. Known for mythic lyrics and rich instrumentals, they’ve worked with trumpeter Eric Bloom.

Cris Jacobs

2 concerts

Cris Jacobs, from Baltimore, blends bluegrass, folk, and blues. His acclaimed album "One of These Days," produced by Jerry Douglas, features The Infamous Stringdusters, Billy Strings, and others. Known for storytelling and powerful vocals, he finds solace in roots music.

The HillBenders

1 concert

The HillBenders, from Springfield, Missouri, blend bluegrass and rock ’n’ roll with high-energy shows and humor. Known for WhoGrass and collaborations with Keller Williams.

Peter Rowan

7 concerts

Grammy-winning roots artist Peter Rowan, born in Wayland, MA, is a key figure in progressive bluegrass. Known for guitar, yodeling, and mandolin, he collaborated with Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Tony Rice. His bands include Earth Opera and Old & in the Way. Notable solo albums are New Moon Rising and Dust Bowl Children. Rowan's collaborations feature Ricky Skaggs and Gillian Welch, with projects ranging from Tex-Mex to Hawaiian styles.

The Del McCoury Band

2 concerts

Del McCoury, from York County, PA, joined Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in 1963, mastering bluegrass guitar and vocals. Leading the Del McCoury Band with his sons, he's a pivotal bluegrass figure, famed for his dynamic style and ability to engage new audiences.

Sierra Ferrell

28 concerts

Sierra Ferrell, a celebrated West Virginia-born roots musician, is known for her eclectic style, acclaimed debut 'Long Time Coming,' and winning Emerging Act at the Americana Honors & Awards. Collaborating with artists like Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show, her album 'Trail Of Flowers' showcases her storytelling with producers Eddie Spear and Gary Paczosa.

Gibson Brothers

1 concert

The Gibson Brothers, from Ellenburg Depot, NY, blend bluegrass harmonies and picking with elements of country and rock. Known for albums like "Mockingbird" and "Darkest Hour," they've worked with Dan Auerbach and won the IBMA Emerging Artist Award.

Delfest

4 concerts

Junior Sisk

1 concert

Joe Craven

1 concert

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