FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
Cedric Burnside
FRIDAY / MAIN STAGE
The music of Grammy-nominated blues artist Cedric Burnside has been named the best of the best on numerous lists including Paste Magazine’s ‘Top 10 Roots and Blues Albums.’ Burnside’s latest album offers a showcase for his electric and acoustic guitar.
“[Burnside’s] sound on Benton County Relic…is spare, spacious and gritty but with a biting timeless flavor that makes the 12-song set more than just a slavish homage.” —Billboard
“Fusing delta and hill country with elements of jam-band rock, he and his drummer packed an incredible punch, and never let the momentum die down.” —Nashville Scene
Buffalo Wabs & The Price
Hill Hustle
FRIDAY + SATURDAY / MAIN STAGE
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle are a Cincinnati-based, four-piece Americana and folk band blending the traditions of heroes like Woody Guthrie and Mississippi John Hurt with contemporary flair. Their high energy and passion for the music follow them to every performance, earning them countless fans and local awards.
Woody Pines
friday / SIDE STAGE
The music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from the streets—it was on the streets as a professional busker where Woody first cut his teeth. Pines' music draws liberally from the lost back alley anthems and scratchy old 78s of American roots music, whether country blues, jugband, hokum, or hillbilly—heavy rollicking street performances are central to Woody's intensely catchy rhythms, jumpy lyrics and delirious sense of fun.
Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
FRIDAY / MAIN STAGE
The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys' sound will take you through the hills of Kentucky, bearing all the centuries-old stories, traditions and liquor those hills contain. The band's old-time sound delivers an intensity that would knock the socks right off their forefathers' feet.
Blue Moon Soup
FRIDAY / SIDE STAGE
Blue Moon Soup is an acoustic folk quartet from Yellow Springs, Ohio. The band performs an eclectic mix of jam band staples as well as folk and bluegrass traditional standards. On stage, trailside or fireside, Blue Moon Soup’s music brings a sincerity and spirit to the stage that sweeps wallflowers onto the dance floor.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
The Dip
SATURDAY / MAIN STAGE
Hailing from Seattle, The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop with 60s soul.
The Dip has gained notoriety in the Pacific Northwest for their eminently danceable live shows. Hard-hitting but sensitive, The Dip harkens back to the deep soul roots of decades past while still sounding undeniably relevant today.
“One of the most exciting and joyous acts to emerge in recent years.” - KEXP, Seattle Public Radio
Todd Albright
SaturDAY / SIDE STAGE
Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. “The character and emotional vibe of the performance are delicious.” —Acoustic Guitar Magazine
The Mighty Troubadours
SaturDAY / MAIN STAGE
A vocally-oriented string-band that offers an eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music.
High Water Drifters
SaturDAY / main STAGE
The High Water Drifters jam original and traditional tunes with all manner of banjos, washboards, mandolins, fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and a stomp box.
Denison Bluegrass Ensemble
saturDAY / SIDE STAGE
The Denison Bluegrass ensemble is a Denison University class that offers students of all skill levels an opportunity to interact, perform and learn about traditional bluegrass and American root music. The ensemble includes 10-20 students depending on the semester/year and performs up to 20 times/year.
Erica Blinn
saturDAY / side STAGE
Native to Columbus, Ohio, Blinn currently resides in Nashville. Her solo tour allows all of the emotional and energetic dynamics of her full band shine with new integrity through her soaring vocals, punctuated, solid rhythm guitar and inspiring blues harp solos.
Don’t miss our free music workshops and jam sessions
WORKSHOP 1:
How do we build a song from scratch? WITH BUffalo Wabs
saturday / 10am
Join Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle as they discuss how they come up with a new songs and let the audience build a song.
WORKSHOP 2:
Band dynamics:
with Blue Moon Soup
saturday / 11am
Using a band to improve group functionality and performance.
Jam tents
Bring your instrument, meet some friends and learn some new songs!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
Men of God’s Heart
SUNDAY / MAIN STAGE
FREE SHOW (NO TICKET REQUIRED)
Stellar Award Nominated Men of God’s Heart is a Billboard Top 50 gospel group based in Columbus, Ohio.
Our Sunday morning show is free and open to the public (no ticket required)!