DelFest - Friday in Cumberland - May 27, 2023

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

33 concerts

Alabama's St. Paul & The Broken Bones, formed in 2011, are famed for their electrifying soul sound. With hits like "Call Me," they've played Coachella, Glastonbury, and with legends like The Rolling Stones and Lizzo. Their genre-bending style blends soul, funk, and psychedelia, capturing fans with every performance.

Molly Tuttle

18 concerts

Molly Tuttle, born in Northern California, is a bluegrass virtuoso known for her innovative style. She won Americana's Instrumentalist of the Year 2018 and was IBMA's first female Guitar Player of the Year. Her hits include "You Didn’t Call My Name." Tuttle's band, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, features top bluegrass talent.

The California Honeydrops

26 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.”

Trampled by Turtles

25 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 formed Rising Appalachia in Georgia, blending Southern-rooted Americana and world folk music. Known for captivating performances at NPR Tiny Desk and Preservation Jazz Hall, they've toured globally, transforming simple Appalachian and Irish melodies with bandmates David Brown, Duncan Wickel, and Biko Casini. They stand out with reinterpretations of artists like Bob Dylan and Beyoncé, performing at renowned festivals like Telluride and Red Rocks.

Sierra Hull

17 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

13 concerts

Sam Bush, mandolin and fiddle virtuoso from Bowling Green, KY, revolutionized bluegrass with the New Grass Revival. Known for hits like "King of My World," he's collaborated with Emmylou Harris and Bela Fleck, and won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

22 concerts

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a Maryland psychedelic funk band, is famed for high-energy shows and hits like "Live It Up." With Greg Ormont and Jeremy Schon leading, they've rocked venues like Red Rocks, amassed millions of streams, and built a loyal fanbase called “The Flock.”

Keller Williams

13 concerts

Virginia-born Keller Williams, known for his eclectic music blending rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass, launched in 1994 with "FREEK." Famous for one-word album titles and dynamic live "looping" shows, his work crosses conventional genre boundaries, ensuring a unique performance each time.

Peter Rowan

8 concerts

Grammy-winning bluegrass icon Peter Rowan, born in Massachusetts, mixes folk, rock, and Tex-Mex in his music. Known for bands like Earth Opera and Old & in the Way, and hits like "New Moon Rising." Collaborated with Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice, and Flaco Jiménez.

The Del McCoury Band

4 concerts

Del McCoury, born in York County, PA, rose to bluegrass fame as lead singer with Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. Now leading the Del McCoury Band with his sons, he's a legendary torchbearer, blending traditional and modern styles and captivating diverse audiences.

Sierra Ferrell

29 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.

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

22 concerts

AJ Lee & Blue Summit, a dynamic bluegrass band from Santa Cruz, infuses their music with country soul, Americana, and California folk. Known for the album "City of Glass," they focus on original, community-centric sounds.

The Travelin' McCourys

12 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

Montana's Kitchen Dwellers blend bluegrass, folk, & rock. Notable for the album Seven Devils, inspired by Dante, and produced by Grammy winner Glenn Brown. Renowned for deep collaboration within the band.

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

Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet The Hillbenders gained fame with their unique "Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry." Known for expert instrumentation and blending rock-country with bluegrass, they won the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass and 2010 National Single Microphone Competitions.

Gibson Brothers

2 concerts

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.

Tim O'brien

4 concerts

Delfest

1 concert

Junior Sisk

2 concerts

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