2018 Grey Fox Program Book

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A Who’s Who of Bluegrass

On the Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY
July 19-22, 2018
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Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

is lovingly dedicated to the memory of
George Cochran Doub, Jr.

February 22, 1940 ~ June 24, 2018
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Welcome to Grey Fox ~ “The Who’s Who of Bluegrass Music”

-So, you’re now at the epicenter of all things bluegrass! We’re excited about this year’s BILL VERNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
lineup at all of our stages where there’s something for everyone all the time. Stop by our Thanks to Deering, Collings, Northfield, Eastman & ArtistWorks
sponsors’ booths, check out their wares, and thank them for being involved. Visit our great The Bill Vernon Memorial Scholarship is given to selected students pursuing a college
food, craft, and merchandise vendors. Pace yourself. Drink plenty of water. Get some rest. education. 2018’s recipients are Patrick Feinberg from Patchogue, NY; Victor Furtado
Meet new friends, and remember to start and end every day with a smile! ENJOY! from Floyd, VA; Owen Schinkel from Dronten, NL; and Eli Wildman from Floyd, VA. The
Scholarship Presentation will be Saturday. These students and other former recipients will
HOST BAND: Dry Branch Fire Squad perform Sunday on the High Meadow Stage. Huge thanks to raffle ticket buyers, sponsors,
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: Billy Strings and individual donors who make possible this important and life-changing program.
GREY FOX HIGH MEADOW DAYTIME & NIGHTTIME STAGES GREENEST CAMPSITE AWARD
Presented by Collings, Deering, Eastman, Northfield and Event Company Sponsored by Borwegen Excavation & Repair, Inc.
This is it—the main event! Music starts Thursday at 1:00 pm with Dry Branch Fire Squad’s Our Green Team will find most efficient, eco-friendly, and creative campsite. All campers
“Welcome to Grey Fox Set” and it’s Bluegrass Heaven straight thru the weekend with the are automatically in the running. Winner’s name will be posted at the Info Booth by 7pm
most celebrated bands in the business. Enjoy the shade of the new High Meadow Day- Sat. The prize is a pair of full festival tickets to Grey Fox 2019. Good luck, everyone!
time Stage (chairs provided); then switch it up to the High Meadow Nighttime Stage 8TH ANNUAL OPEN MIC NIGHT (7:00 PM WED)
(you’ll need your own seating for this) after the Supper Break. And stay through Sunday for Thousands of Grey Fox fans are pickers, so it’s only natural to give you a chance to strut
our TASTE OF GREY FOX benefit concert for local food pantries (10am to 1:45 pm). your stuff. Sign up at the Catskill Stage Wed at 5:00 pm. All bands must be present at
Donations will be collected at the Front Gate. Thanks in advance. 6:30 to be in the show. Hosted by our very own Caroline MotherJudge! Each band has
CREEKSIDE STAGE Sponsored by D’Addario and Shubb Capos 10 minutes total to set up, play one or two tunes, and exit stage left. :-) No solo acts.
Amazing concerts and workshops in an intimate tented setting (chairs provided). This is ZOOM FLUME WATER PARK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS... COOL!
where you’ll see our Emerging Artist Showcase sponsored by FreshGrass and Need to cool off? (Who doesn’t??) The great folks at the Zoom Flume are again offering
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. Each day kicks off with amazing up-and-coming discounts for their spectacular water park just a few miles from here. How cool is that???
bands: Colebrook Road, Cane Mill Road, Dirty Grass Players, Man About A Horse, Mark You’ll love their Gravity Gorge Zipline. Special prices Wed-Sat. (See ad on page 51.)
Lavengood Band, Meadow Mountain, and Berklee College of Music Student Showcase
PHONE SERVICE & WIFI CAFE
with Tony Trischka! Don’t miss any of these incredible shows!
Wifi Cafe sponsored by Greene County Tourism
THE CATSKILL STAGE Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co AT&T and Verizon cell service is available on site. We provide public WiFi area near the Info
One of our most popular venues—the tent with a big dance floor that’ll be hopping til the Booth. Please, please conserve bandwidth by using your phone only when necessary.
wee hours each night with music by Billy Strings, Red Knuckles, New Orleans Suspects,
TAKE OUR SURVEY WHEN YOU GET HOME
and more! But wait! The day starts out quietly as you engage in mindful meditation, then
Let us know about your Grey Fox experience. We really do listen and tweak the festival
participate in Yoga while stretching to live music by “Lotus Blossom Special.” Then you’ll
based on comments. Tell us who you’d like to see next year. The link will be on our
be ready to learn traditional dances with John Kirk, Trish Miller and their fine band, Quick-
homepage after the festival. Talk to us!
step! All day and all night, ‘The Cat’ is definitely the ACTIVE place to be!
GRASS ROOTS STAGE
Sponsored by ArtistWorks and Ear Trumpet Labs
COMPASSIONATE CAMPING
One of the great things about bluegrass is our artists’ willingness to share what they know. 1. Save no more than 2 campsites until noon Thursday. After that, warmly
Come fill up your bluegrass bag of tricks and enjoy workshops by many of our headliners. welcome others to camp near you. Campsites should be no more than
One of our more casual venues, it’s up close and personal! Bring your instrument and 20’x25’ (allowances for large RVs).
chair to workshops and learn good stuff. Don’t miss D’Addario String Experience, and Ear 2. Park to conserve as much space as possible.
Trumpet Lab’s workshop on How to Mic a Band with Man About A Horse.
3. See Vehicle Safety Section on next page.
GREY FOX SLOW JAM TENT ~ JAM CENTRAL! 4. Prevent fires! Use a camp stove or grill for cooking. Have fire extin-
Sponsored by Thirsty Lizards
Calling all closet pickers! These two-hour Jam Classes a la the Wernick Method, guisher handy. Never leave fires unattended.
designed by Dr. Banjo (Pete Wernick) himself, will get you jamming with others 5. NO ground fires, fireworks or luminaries!
in a very short time. Bring your instrument and learn to jam with Paul & Erin Dube 6. Use extreme care with insect candles.
and a host of great mentors! Come sign up! Lessons are free. Life is good. 6. Use trash and recycling barrels as marked.
20TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS ACADEMY FOR KIDS (BGA) 7. QUIET CAMPING hours are 10pm-8am. Shhh...zzzzzz.
Sponsored by Bluegrass Unlimited and D’Addario Strings 8. Drive only when necessary to reduce the chance of an accident and to re-
This is our very famous four-day music camp for kids, led by Mark Panfil along with a ros- duce our footprint on this HAY farm. USE THE NEW FLAG SYSTEM!
ter of excellent, experienced, and kid-friendly instructors. Stop by and see 100+ kids
learning to play, sing and perform bluegrass! While you’re there, check out the 9. No smoking in performance or food areas. Field-strip all materials. No
incredible array of very cool items in our BGA Silent Auction (tax deductible). For the butts on the ground!
schedule and information about classes, instructors, this year’s silent auction, and how to 10. Be kind and considerate of neighbors.
support this great program, see page 17. On Sunday, the Academy closes the show with 11. “If you see something, say something.” For legitimate health & safety
their must-see High Meadow graduation gig. It’s pretty thrilling, folks! concerns seek Security or Medical assistance.
GREY FOX FAMILY STAGE
Sponsored by Chesapeake River Alliance for Bluegrass Supporters (CRABS) HIGH MEADOW CAMPING is for tent camping only. You may
Yep, this is the place for music, entertainment, crafts, dancing and movies for kids from 2
drive up & drop your gear at the turn-around Wednesday and until
to 102. Enjoy puppets, magic shows, tie dyeing, yoga for families, and performances by
the hilarious Chicken Pot Pirates, Steve Charney & Harry, Diane Kordas, Brooksie noon Thursday. Then park in the Car Corral across the street. On
Wells, and so many more! Stop by and see all the “Grey Fox Kits” having a great time and Sunday morning you can drive back up to the turn-around to get
smiling ear to ear. A highlight each and every year is the Grey Fox Clown College your gear under the direction of our staff.
taught by Gary the Silent Clown. This year’s crop of “clownees” will strut their stuff on
Saturday and amaze you! Be there!
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Good Stuff to Know While You’re at Grey Fox
SHUTTLE BUSES & HANDICAPPED ASSISTANCE

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: Buses loop from Day Parking to the High Meadow
24-HR HOTLINES
Stage turn-around with stops at the Ticket Gate, HC Camping, Catskill Stage, Medical FIRST AID
Tent and back to Day Parking. Bus stops are noted on festival map on pages 8 & 9.
HC VISITORS: Ask for a HC vehicle sticker upon arrival. You’ll be directed to HC area. 518-261-4351
There is a tented HC transport stop across from HC Camping/Parking and near the HC
Tent in the High Meadow Stage area (see map). We’re here to help. Please call to SECURITY/EMERGENCIES
arrange a ride from our courteous staff. Safety/Fire/Medical Emergencies
*
HC Transportation: 518-261-4353 (8am-11pm) 518-261-4352
First Aid: 518-261-4351 (after 11pm)
VEHICLE SAFETY IS IMPORTANT! LOOK FOR OUR NEW

1. Please either park in the Car Corral or stay parked at your campsite for the week
end. It increases safety, creates more camping space and lessens our impact
TRAFFIC FLAGS
on the hay fields here at the Walsh Farm. Drive only if you must!
For safe movement of vehicles,
2. Take as little space as possible when parking.
colored flags will wave at several
3. Work with your neighbors to make your experience safe and fun. locations around the grounds.
4. Report unsafe conditions to Traffic & Safety HQ or Security.
5. Follow our new flag system! (See black box on this page.) GREEN = It’s safe to drive (-5mph).
YELLOW = If you leave the site, you risk
not getting your car back to your camp.
24-HOUR FIRST AID 518-261-4351 RED = Do NOT move any vehicles!
A FEW BASIC HEALTH TIPS & INFO
1. Our First Aid Tent is open 24 hours, located on Lower Vendor Row.
2. Keep hydrated. OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
3. Use sun screen several times a day. The Medical Tent has lots. LOST & FOUND is located at the Informa-
tion Booth (open 24 hours).
4. Pace yourself. Get the rest you need. (Yes, we KNOW it’s a festival!)
CELL PHONE SERVICE: AT&T & VERIZON
5. Protect yourself from ticks. Ticks spread Lyme Disease. Use insect should both be working on site. Use your phone
repellent and check yourself daily. Stay away from the woods, leaf only when necessary for communications. Con-
litter and tall grasses — favorite tick habitat! serve bandwidth! No streaming or big down-
6. Avoid foot injuries. Wear shoes at all times. Don’t go barefoot. loads.
7. Avoid twisting an ankle & other injuries. Carry a flashlight at night. CELL PHONE CHARGING OUTLETS:
At the information booth and at Jer’s Corner!
LOST CHILDREN should be taken to the FIRST AID TENT on WIFI Café located in area around the Informa-
Lower Vendor Row. An announcement will be made ASAP to help reunite par- tion Booth. Please use for data only. THANKS TO
ent and child. Know where your children are at all times. Write your children’s GREENE COUNTY TOURISM!
names and contact info on their wristband. Make sure children know where ATM MACHINES Located next to “Funny
you’re camping. Money” Booth in Lower Field.
KNOW WHERE YOU’RE CAMPED &
PARKED Things look VERY different as we fill
NOTICE TO ALL ATTENDEES up, especially at night! Be sure you and your kids
• Every attendee must wear a valid wrist band at all times. know your Grey Fox address.
• CAMPING is allowed with full festival ticket only. Camping is valid from SEPARATED FROM YOUR PARTY?
7:00 a.m. Wednesday thru 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Make a plan in advance. We suggest meeting at
• All vehicles must display a valid parking sticker on the windshield or the Info Booth “on the hour.” It won’t be long be-
risk being towed & fined. fore you hook up. And you won’t waste time look-
• DAY VISITORS must leave the festival within 60 minutes of the end of ing for each other. It works!
each day’s show. Don’t drink and drive. Have a designated driver.
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Over Yonder
We would like to recognize these members of our bluegrass family
who have left us during the past twelve months:
Janis L. Albrecht
May 10, 2018 / Gaysville VT.
Janis always revered Grey Fox as a time for Family, Friends and Music.
Her spirit will live on through all that knew and loved her.
Fletcher Bright
June 27, 1931-December 25, 2017 / Chattanooga, TN
Influential fiddle player and founder of the Dismembered Tennesseans.
Renown bluegrass fiddle teacher. A quintessential gentleman.
Bill Dillof
d. June 26, 2018 at Age 70 / Tyringham, MA
Extraordinary banjo player and performer best known for his Old-Time style.
Earla Harding
June 15, 1945 - June 25, 2018 / Tacoma, WA
Founder of Wintergrass Music Festival in Bellevue, WA
Peter V. Kuykendall
January 15, 1938 – August 24, 2017 / Warrenton, VA
Founder and publisher of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine.
Founding member of the International Bluegrass Music Association
and the International Bluegrass Music Museum.
Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter, and Music Publisher.
Andi McKee
April 06, 1955 - May 02, 2018 / Johnsburg, NY
Long-time Grey Fox volunteer.
Often caught performing random acts of kindness at the Information Booth..
Brian Phillips
Sept. 6, 1957 - June 14, 2018 / Mays Landing, NJ
Long-time Grey Fox Traffic and Safety Crew Member
“Love you til I die; meet you on the other side.”
Stacey Phillips
d. June 5, 2018 at Age 73 / Hartford, CT
Noted dobro and fiddle player, recording artist, and instructor to countless students.
Orrin Starr
d. December 7, 2016 / Cheverly, MD
Noted guitarist, mandolinist, vocalist, and music educator.
Thomas Yacovella
February 7, 1938 - January 18, 2018 / Utica, NY
Acclaimed wildfile artist, devoted outdoorsman, and creator of the Grey Fox logo.
May all who have left us rest in peace and

be remembered fondly by their loved ones.
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Where can I use my generator?

Folks, the ONLY place you can use genrators is in Generatorville.
On the map, that’s section P, Q, S, T, W, & X. Generators are not
allowed in any other area on the map.
Low Back Chair

& Tarp Area
Between HM stage & sound
booth, backs of chairs can be
up to 36” from the ground.
Largest tarp size: 4’x6’.
Grey Fox Radio

90.1 FM
High Meadow Stage will be
broadcast all over the grounds!
Emergency Info, too.
(If not 90.1, the location will
be posted at Info Booth.)
Thanks, Dan!
RV PUMP OUT
Ticket Gate or Traffic &
Safety Tent has cards to dis-
play when service is needed
or catch a driver when you
see them. Pump out is likely
to be each afternoon.
Fee TBD.
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NEW
TRAFFIC FLAGS
On poles around grounds:
Green:
OK to slowly move vehicle.
Yellow:
Risk of not getting your car
back to your campsite.
Red:
Do not move your vehicle
until conditions change
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character of the very best
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GREY FOX RAFFLES SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES
All drawings will be held Saturday night

at High Meadow Night Stage.
COLLINGS GUITAR
Custom Collings DH2 • Sitka Spruce Top
East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Ivoroid Bindings with Herringbone Purfling Woo hoo! Our generous sponsors at
Custom Grey Fox Fingerboard Inlay ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass are
Value: $5000 adding a full year of great instruction to each
instrument packeage this year! The winner
of each instrument will also get a year’s sub-
scription for instruction with one of the acad-
EASTMAN FIDDLE emy’s stellar musicians: Tony Trischka
Based on our VL601 Albert Nebel classical violin, (banjo); Darol Anger (fiddle); Mike Mar-
outfitted with VL LV 3 Evah Pirazzi strings shall (mandolin) , Bryan Sutton (guitar).
with a custom “fiddle” set-up.
Lexington Ultra case • DON”T MISS APPEARANCES BY:
Tony Trischka (THURSDAY) with Berklee
BL302 Cadenza carbon fiber bow.
College of Music Student Showcase at the
Retail price $2799
Creekside Stage, plus Bryan Sutton (FRIDAY)
with Hot Rize at High Meadow; and with
NORTHFIELD MANDOLIN Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers at the
Master Model Big Mon F5 Mandolin Catskill Stage; plus Bryan’s guitar workshop
Premium Grade Spruce and Maple Construction (SATURDAY) at the Grass Roots Stage.
Ebony fingerboard, pick guard, and bridge
Matte finish back and side, Gloss top - it’s one of a kind!) • A 12-month subscription to ArtistWorks
Sunburst Coloring / Violin Varnish Neck / James Tailpiece Academy of Bluegrass is valued at $240.
Grained ivoroid multi-ply bound body Good luck, everybody!
Bound fingerboard, pick guard and peghead
Northfield Modern Setup / Deluxe Airloom case
Custom “Grey Fox inlayed pick guard & truss rod cover"
Gotoh tuners with removable black buttons RAFFLE TICKETS!
Retail Value: $4800 $5.00 each
DEERING BANJO 5 FOR $20.00
Eagle II Model AVAILABLE AT THE
Maple Stained Dark Red Mahogany GREY FOX RAFFLE BOOTH
Deering Patent Pending 20-10 Tone Ring IN HIGH MEADOW STAGE AREA
Natural Ebony Fingerboard Thank you for supporting
22 Pressed-in Nickel Silver Frets our educational programs:
Original Eagle Engraved Inlays • Gloss Finish • Grey Fox Scholarship Fund
With Deering Hardshell Case • Value: $2819 • Bluegrass Academy for Kids
• Instructional Workshops
VACATION PACKAGE • The IBMA Trust Fund
Enjoy an overnight stay, mountain biking, and dinner in GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!
beautiful Greene County. Details at the Raffle Booth!
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VISIT our unique VENDORS
ART • CLOTHING • MUSIC • CRAFTS • ETC! FRESH! FESTIVE! FABULOUS! FOOD!

Veggie wraps... Chai... Baklava... Italian Ice ... Pad Thai...
= GREY FOX SPONSOR Fresh Roasted Coffee Drinks... Charbroiled Burgers... Crepes & More!
A TOUCH OF COMFORT MASSAGE Licensed massage. Oh, yeah! ANGELO’S BLOOMING ONIONS THAI JASMIN CORP
AMBROSIA Clothing and sunglasses Blooming onions, sausage & peppers, Authentic Thai cuisine: Pad Thai,
APSARA Clothing and jewelry fresh cut fries, fried dough & wings! chicken on a stick, Thai noodles, etc.
ARTIST MERCHANDISE Artist CDs and Signing Booth in High Meadow Stage CHILI BROTHERS TIMI’S GREEK FOOD
BALIMADE Balinese Imports Jambalaya, Gumbo, Cajun & Creole Fresh Greek & Middle Eastern
favorites with a kick! specialties, salads, wraps, etc.
BALLOONS ET CETERA Toys & Light-up Novelties
COOL BEANS TRAVELERS KITCHEN
BETTER WHEEL WORKSHOP Handcrafted Wooden Beer Insulators.
Fresh roasted coffees, espresso, chai, tea, Vegetarian wraps, famous potato
BLUECHIP PICKS World’s Best Picks for Guitar, Mandolin & Thumb Picks cappuccino & water in both food courts pancakes, veggie dishes, etc.
BOSTON BLUEGRASS UNION Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Concerts, etc. FEEL GOOD FOODS VINNIE’S FINE FOODS
CELTIC REVIVAL Celtic Jewelry Mexican & vegetarian menu; fish tacos EXTREME pizza, calzone, nachos,
CENTER FOR AMAZON COMMUNITY ECOLOGY Handmade crafts from the Amazon & Peru GINGER’S GREY FOX CAFE soft pretzels, etc.
CULTURE SHOCK Air chairs & seagrass hats Burgers, dogs, specials, salads, fresh
D’ADDARIO STRINGS Strings & accessories at Woodstock Music baked goodies, breakfasts & Ginger’s BUYING GREY FOX
DANCING BEAR Music related artwork, plaques, tapestries, bags & posters homemade organic condiments! FOOD & DRINK
DAZZLE STUDIOS Original jewelry, wire baskets, globes OAK HILL DURHAM FIRE DEPT
EAGLE RAY TRADERS Batik clothing & gifts from Bali Hand-dipped ice cream & Italian ice
EARTHWARES Harriet’s Original Fabric Designs (handmade aprons, placemats, etc.) PINGALA CAFE
All vegan, mostly gluten-free menu
EAR TRUMPET LABS State of the art microphone systems for serious musicians
- PURA VIDA KETTLE CORN All food & drink must be
EASTMAN Custom stringed instruments purchased with Grey Fox
A little sweet; a little salty; a lotta crunch
ELENA PELLICANO ESSENTIALS Essential oils, perfumes, aromatherapy. SIERRA NEVADA BEER BLUEGRASS BUCKS
FOR CLAUDIA’S SAYKE Natural soaps, wild plant tinctures, balms, salves, etc. available from the friendly folks
Handcrafted by Sierra Nevada Brewing
FRESHGRASS — Exciting music festival in western Massachusetts at the food ticket booths in
Co. located “up top” and “down below.” upper and lower food courts.
GOAT PEAK STRING Vintage instruments SKINNY PANCAKE
Bucks cannot be used next year!
GREENE COUNTY TOURISM There’s SO much to do in the Great Northern Catskills Savory, sweet & spicy crepes. Refunds until 3pm Sun.
GREG’S CIGAR BOX INSTRUMENTS & scroll-saw artwork. Made before your very eyes!
GUITAR SLINGER Guitar straps and more! SMOOTHIE BROTHERS
HOT TIP OF
GREY FOX LOGO WEAR Logo shirts, hats, chairs, mugs, posters, etc. Superfood and protein-packed smoothies THE FESTIV
AVOID THE AL!
GYPSY MOON HENNA & CREATIONS Henna body artwork, original artwork & designs and herb-infused waters.
Why stand in
R USH!
GYPSY WAGON WARES Unique cutting boards, handmade upcylcled wares TASTE BUDDS CHOCOLATE could be en li n e w hen
Cakes, cookies, decadent desserts, cof- joying delici you
HOOPS BY JEM Hula hoops, devil sticks, levitation wands, flow rings, workshops Buy your Blu ous food?
eg
I LOVE NY! Find out what you can discover in the Empire State
fees, teas, milk, cocoa, soy milk. etc. and avoid th rass Bucks early
ose busy tim
es.
INDIGO MOON Clothing
JEAN DUFFY JEWELRY Custom Native American Jewelry
KOVACIK GUITARS & FRETTED INSTRUMENT REPAIRS Guitars & Repair
FOOD, BEVERAGES, ICE, WATER, SHOWERS
FOOD CONCESSIONS are open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. Located in both the upper and
MAC DONALD FARMS Delicious pickles
lower festival vendor areas.
MACICA MANDOLINS Handmade custom mandolins
SIERRA NEVADA BEER AND WINE for sale in the upper and lower vendor areas, with ID.
MEXICA CRAFTS Mexican crafts, moccasins, etc.
Some of our Emerging Artists will perform at the Sierra Nevada Booth on the midway at
MOUNTAIN METAL ARTS Metal artwork.
5:00 on Thursday; and at 2:30 and 5:00 on Friday and Saturday. Stop by!
NORTHFIELD MANDOLINS Honoring the craftmanship and aesthetics of Lloyd Loar
ATM MACHINES located next to Food Ticket Booth in lower field.
PEACE, LOVE & ROCKS Hemp jewelry, gems, minerals, batiks & henna art by Sumayah Lea
I-I-I-ICE can be purchased on Vendor’s Row and from the Allard Ice guys who make daily
PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGIES Primitive crafts, jewelry, decorative things
rounds throughout the campgrounds. You’ll know when they’re coming your way! I-I-I-C-E!
SCARLETT BEES Travel mugs & water bottles decorated with recycled materials.
WATER for drinking & cooking only is available from water spigots around the
SHUBB CAPOS Leading manufacturer of capos for stringed instruments
grounds—marked by blue & white flags. Supplies are limited! Do NOT use this water
SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. Award-winning handcrafted beers
for bathing or filling tanks. Turn off spigots when done. We have showers for bathing!
SUNFLOWER TRADING CO Hats of all shapes and sizes
SHOWERS (for a small fee) are located in the trailers near the silo.
VAGABONDIA Upcycled apparel
Thank you in advance for conserving all of the precious resources on the Walsh Farm —
WOODSTOCK MUSIC D’Addario Strings and other fine musical products.
including phone bandwidth.
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GINGER’S DREAM AT GINGER’S CAFE

Help Make Ginger’s Wish for Orphans Come True
GINGER’S DREAM: For everyone to drop one dime in a jar at Ginger’s Café each time you have a meal;
and before you go home, please donate some change including your leftover Funny Money.
All donations go 100% to the Copprome Orphanage.
Ginger Smith, from Wethersfield, CT, has been running the Grey Fox food
concession since 1985. It’s a huge part of her life. Ginger is just as commit-
ted to an orphanage in El Progresso, Honduras that she has supported for
16 years. She sells homemade soup at a local church each winter, and jel-
lies, jams and relishes at a farmer’s market in summer to raise money for
40+ Honduran orphans. She visits the orphanage at least twice a year to
make sure the kids are doing well. All of the money she raises goes directly
to pay for needs of the children. Below is what she accomplished for the
orphans since Grey Fox 2017:
I have been back to Copprome twice. At the end of November I went to see Pepe, a young man who I have
known since he was 6, graduate from High School with honors. It is an amazing achievement as he is only the
second boy to graduate since the orphanage was founded in 1986! While the graduation was great, the fol-
lowing day political uprising started so it was a major challenge getting out of there. On the other hand the
children were great and we had a wonderful time together. I also visited in March for 10 days and things
were much calmer. I took the children to the water park which they love, and cooked American food for them
every day—including cookies and cakes, a pizza party and movie day. All 37 children received new clothes. I
will go back in October. The biggest need right now is healthy food. I so appreciate the donations from the
Grey Fox family as do the children. Any help with buying larger quantities of food are welcomed and many
thanks in advance. Love from Ginger Smith — Ginger's Food Kitchen on the hill.
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D 'A D D A R I O S E L F - C E N T E R I N G C R A D L E C A P O
Designed in collaboration with Ned Steinberger, our new cradle-style capo
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across the fretboard. Add to that an adjustable micrometer which allows you
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20th Annual Bluegrass Academy for Kids
Check out our awesome

BGA Silent Auction!
Bid! Bid! And bid again! You’ll love the
amazing items up for bid in this year’s
BGA silent auction. Instruments, strings,
vintage treasures, and online lessons
you can’t live without! See the goods
and place bids at the BGA tent. Our vol-
unteers will help you. All proceeds ben-
efit the academy. Game on! Go bid on
something wonderful! Special thanks to
Photo: Tyler Campbell.
Heather Duffy for organizing this!
About the BGA Program

“BGA” is our four-day music camp for kids
held during Grey Fox and directed by gui-
tarist, dobro player extraordinaire, and life-
Thanks to our long time sponsors, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine & D’Addario
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of BGA. Don’t miss their graduation gig! long music teacher, Mark Panfil. Stop by
and see what it’s all about.
with support from a grant from the IBMA Foundation.
Kids take instrumental and vocal classes.
They learn to play as a band
. They’ll rock the High Meadow stage
Sunday during their 20th “graduation gig”
Bluegrass Academy For Kids Schedule 2018 BGA INSTRUCTORS

Banjo
Ira Gitlin;
THURSDAY, July 19 — ORIENTATION Bass
4:00-5:00 p.m. On-site registration open. Louis Kaplan
6:00-7:00 p.m. Sign in, get name badge, tune up, be in seats by 7:00. Cello
7:00-7:15 p.m. General orientation for all students. Juliet McFadden.
Bring your instruments! You will be playing the first night! Fiddle
7:20-8:00 p.m. Student assessment by instructors. Class placement. Ellen Carlson, Cathy Goode,
8:00-8:45 p.m. Traditional Dance with caller, Joyce Rossbach and music by Lew Gelfond, Dave Remelis,
your BGA instructors. Great ice-breaker for kids and parents. Lily Sexton, Chris Panfil
.
Guitar
FRIDAY, July 20 — CLASSES Mark Panfil, Bob Turbanic,
10:00-12:00 Harmony Singing, Sectional Practice & Ensemble Playing Zoe Young,
Noon-1:30pm Lunch Break (with your family) Mandolin
1:30-2:00pm Special Guest Performance Ben Pearce
BGA Seniors Program
2:00-3:30pm Harmony Singing, Sectional Practice & Ensemble Playing Tony Watt and Laura Orshaw
SATURDAY, July 21 — CLASSES Instructoral Support
10:00-Noon Harmony Singing, Sectional Practice & Ensemble Playing Neel Brown and Alex Sens.
Onsite Coordinator
Noon-1:30 Lunch Break (with your family) Heather Duffy
1:30-2:00pm Special Guest Performance
2:00-3:30m Harmony Singing, Sectional Practice & Ensemble Playing How to support the academy!
Bid in the Auction! Buy raffle tickets!
SUNDAY, July 22 — GETTIN’ READY FOR THE BIG GIG! Purchase a BGA tee shirt! Make a direct
donation at the BGA tent during the festi-
10:30-noon Rehearse, Lineup, Certificates, etc. val! Or send a tax-deductible donation to:
Noon Lunch with your family. Go See the Taste of Grey Fox! Grey Fox Educational Fund
1:00pm Meet backstage at the High Meadow Stage lookin’ spiffy. c/o Lucia Sperato
Get tuned up and ready to roll! Parents welcome backstage. 705 York Road
1:15pm The Big Gig on the High Meadow Stage. Good luck! Baltimore, MD 21204
Tell us that your donation is for BGA.

1:45pm Class photo. We hope to see you next year!
For more info, contact Mary Burdette
Stop by and see the program in action. You’ll be impressed, we’re sure! burdettemail@gmail.com
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GREY FOX SLOW JAM TENT

Passing Along the Joy of Playing Bluegrass Music One Slow Song at a Time
Sponsored by Thirsty Lizards Web Developers
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
11:00 10:00—11:30
The Harmonies of Personality** Bring your instrument or your
11:30 CALLING ALL CLOSET How Knowing Your Type Can Improve voice and your own seating.
Your Relationships with Bandmates,
NOON PICKERS! Partners, and Yourself.
This is the place where anyone Presenter: Maya Greene
12:30 just starting out in the world of 12:00 – 2:00
jamming can feel at home! 12:00 – 2:00 Wernick Method
1:00 Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Class
Come sign up (first come, first Bluegrass Jam Class Led by Paul Dube
1:30 served) for these two-hour ses- Led by Paul Dube
sions under the direction of sea-
2:00 soned Wernick Method 2:00 – 4:00pm
instructor, Paul Dube. 2:00 – 4:00pm Wernick Method
2:30 Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Class
Slow Jam Instructors: Bluegrass Jam Class Led by Erin Dube
3:00 Wernick Method Workshop Led by Erin Dube
Leader, Paul Dube
3:30 & Assistant, Erin Dube
4:00 Paul Dube: Guitar, Vocals

John Sousa: Bass 4:00 – 6:00pm 4:00 – 6:00pm
4:30 Dan Parker: Bass Wernick Method Wernick Method
John Rough: Banjo Bluegrass Jam Class Bluegrass Jam Class
5:00 Nelson Hiller: Mandolin Led by Paul Dube Led by Paul Dube
Sal Sauco: Mandolin
5:30 Joe Singleton: Vocals, Guitar
Dianna Fallon: Vocals, Guitar
6:00 Ryan Delaney: Fiddle 6:00 –’til? 6:00 ‘til”
Max Silverstein: Fiddle Open Bluegrass Jam Open Bluegrass Jam
6:30 With Slow Jam Instructors With Slow Jam Instructors
7:00
7:30
8:00 **The Harmonies of Personality (Workshop Description)
Friday Morning 10-11:30 am
8:30 Using a combination of presentation, discussion, and a little
play, this 90-minute workshop will introduce the specific facets
9:00 of personality using the Myers-Briggs assessment as a founda-
tion. Understanding these personality preferences will allow
9:30 you to analyze the ways in which you interact with others—
as well as how you perceive their interactions with you. This is
10:00 a unique opportunity for individuals, couples, and bands to ex-
plore personality as a path to personal and professional
10:30 growth. As with all our workshops, participation is free.
So, grab some coffee, bring a chair or blanket, and see what
it’s all about!
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Family Stage Fun!

Astrograss has been a favorite on the Family joy. Whether juggling, balancing a brave volun-
Stage since 2007. Formed in Brooklyn, NY in teer on his shoulders while riding a unicyle, or
2003, the band has 3 CDs of family folk music, creating art from kids’ squiggles on paper,
featuring its own brand of high energy blue- Gary takes us on an unforgettable journey.
grass, old-time, Celtic music and humorous Hey, if you’re a rising 6th grader & up, sign up
original songs. Its latest CD, "The Colored Pen- early to participate in the Grey Fox Clown Col-
cil Factory" won the Parent's Choice Silver lege, taught by Gary. Then strut your stuff on
Honor and the New York Times wrote, "You Saturday afternoon. Big fun!
could say that this Brooklyn band takes blue- Lew and Dave bring their lively fiddle and
Steve Charney and Harry grass to starry heights. astrograssforkids.com dance program to the Family Stage and make it
Steve Charney is a magician, ventriloquist, mu- easy for young'ns to dance along and get in
sician, radio guy, author, songwriter and all the spirit. Lew lives and performs in Asheville,
around nut. He’s published several children’s NC with The Dancing Bears contra dance
books. He’s performed his zany stage act of band, Blue Heaven Swing Band and Screech
magic, music and ventriloquism for over 30 Owl Serenade playing old-timey ballads, blue-
years from Africa to California. Harry sprang grass and swing. It's all about rhythm and
from Steve’s imagination 30 years ago and has great fiddle tunes. www.lewgelfond.com
been going like gangbusters ever since. His Diane Kordas has been a performing for fami-
unique style of verbal mayhem and wacky an- lies since 1992 and a performer at Grey Fox
tics makes him the real star of the show. How- family stage for over 15 years! With beautiful
ever, he does prefer to be called a Wooden puppets and great stories, her puppet shows
American, not a dummy! are a favorite with audiences throughout New
www.stevecharney.com England. Diane’s new website, kids, is www.Di-
Chicken Pot Pirates Hailing from the mystical aneKordas.com
kingdom of eastern Massachusetts, the Storyteller Rona Leventhal is one person, but
Gary the Silent Clown Chicken Pot Pirates create a whirlwind of hy- many voices! Through her, skies talk, turtle
peractive hilarity! With boatloads of stories, sing and magic happens! You’ll be dancing,
songs, skits, jokes, and games, audience par- swaying, making funny noises, singing and
ticipation is unavoidable! These electric ec- laughing as she shares stories from the silly to
centrics are Capt Fitz, a science teacher and the serious, from the mysterious to the mon-
mustache model who lives in a submerged strous! She has spent 26 years putting smiles
pineapple; Col Bo, who has a passion for the on thousands of faces with her exuberant and
banjo, a semi-angelic singing voice, and a dramatic style at festivals internationally, in-
rather large nose; and Astronaut Steve, a certi- cluding for the National Storytelling Network.
fied rocket surgeon who hails from the great So pull up a chair and join her for a journey in
state of England. Prepare to be amazed, your mind's eye! www.ronatales.com
amused, and a wee bit confused. chickenpotpi-
rates.blogspot.com AND MANY MANY MORE.
So go see them all!
Sarah Gardner Playing is more fun than just
watching! Sarah brings instruments along so
kids can get to jam along during her sets and
Sarah Gardner become part of the band. Growing up in a musi-
cal family, Sarah was sad to find out that not all
kids had the chance to have musical instru-
ments in their hands at early ages. She went to
her first Berkshire Mountain bluegrass festival
at the age of 12 and got hooked on bluegrass
and all forms of music. After touring with vari-
ous rock and jazz groups she discovered her
greatest joy is entertaining children. "Seeing
that spark of realizing they can actually make
music is the best thing in the world." Her CDs
have garnered Parent's Choice and Creative
Child Magazine awards. Even if you are not a
kid, come play along!!
www.musicwithsarah.com
Gary the Silent Clown’s show begins with the Diane Kordas and her very own Grey Fox!
former Ringling Bros clown applying his grease
Schedule of these and other Family Stage
paint, donning a green yak-hair wig and pointy performers on next page.
hat, and transforming himself into a master Who will be your favorite???
Storyteller Rona Leventhal clown right before our eyes. The next thing we Have fun!
know, we’ve entered the world of laughter and
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GREY FOX FAMILY STAGE SCHEDULE

Sponsored by C.R.A.B.S. ~ Chester River Alliance for Bluegrass Supporters ~ Keeping the Tradition Alive
THURSDAY July 19th

11:00 am Music with Sarah Gardner
11:45 pm Puppet Adventures with Amy
12:30 pm Children of the Judge
1:15pm Family Yoga with Helen (bring towel or mat)
2:00 pm Puppetry with Diane Kordas
2:45 pm Stone Family Soup Band
3:30 pm Key Wilde & Friends
4:15 pm Rainbow Family Songs with Brooksie Wells
5:00 pm Chicken Pot Pirates
6:00 pm Come learn to tie dye! Bring something to dye.
No blankets, towels or large items, please!
White tees for sale at Family Tent while they last.
FRIDAY July 20th

8:30 am Family Yoga with Helen (bring a towel or mat)
9:15 am Crafts: Come make and take!
Bring something to tie dye Thursday 6 pm. 10:15 am Music with Sarah Gardner
Photo by Dave Weiland, Staff Photographer 11:00 am Storytelling with Rona Leventhal
11:45 am A Story-Movement Playshop with Rona
12:30 pm Clown College with Gary the Silent Clown
(Limited to 20 rising sixth graders and up)
1:15 pm Americana Family Jamboree
2:00 pm Music is Fun with Brian Ross & Friends
2:45 pm Gary the Silent Clown
3:45 pm Astrograss: Bluegrass for Kids
4:30 pm Ventriloquist Steve Charney & Harry
5:15 pm Fiddlin’ & Singin’ with Lew and Dave
6:00 pm Key Wilde & Friends
6:45 pm Children of the Judge
8:45—10:30 pm Movie Under the Tent: “Coco”
SATURDAY July 21st

8:30 am Family Yoga with Helen (bring a mat or towel)
Chicken Pot Pirates. Ahoy, mates! 9:30 am Crafts: Come make and take!
10:30 am Rainbow Family Songs
11:15 am Puppet Adventures with Amy
12:00 pm Learn to Hula Hoop with Jem
12:45 pm Puppetry with Diane Kordas
2:15 pm Chicken Pot Pirates
3:00 pm Astrograss: Bluegrass for Kids
3:45 pm Gary the Silent Clown & His Clownees
4:45 pm Fiddlin’ & Singin’ with Lew and Dave
5:30 pm Americana Family Jamboree
7:00 pm Music is Fun with Brian Ross & Friends
8:45-10:30 pm Movie Under the Tent: “Boss Baby”
SUNDAY July 22nd

9:30 am Instrument Making with Diane Kordas & Friends
Astrograss: Bluegrass for Kids
10:30 am Sing Along with Stone Soup Family Edition
1:00 pm Go see the Kids Academy on the High Meadow Stage.
Check out ALL the Family Stage performers! They’ve worked hard. Cheer them on!
They’ll have you singing, dancing, smiling
and laughing all weekend! We hope the rest of your year is wonderful.
Be kind. Be happy. Learn lots. And come back next July.
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Grey Fox Festival Schedule • Thursday July 19, 2018
High Meadow Creekside Catskill Grass Roots Slow Jam
Collings / Deering / Eastman D’Addario / Shubb Capos Sierra Nevada Brewing Co ArtistWorks / Ear Trumpet Labs Thirsty Lizards
11:00 Event Co / Northfield
11:30 Welcome to GREY FOX Grey Fox 2018 The Bluegrass University at Grey Fox
Hosted by Dry Branch Fire Squad Emerging Artist Showcase Wed Night FREE Hands-On Classes for Beginners
Sponsored by
12:00
IN THE SHADE OF THE Delaware Valley BG Festival OPEN MIC Grass Roots and Slow Jam Tents
and Freshgrass for early campers 11am-5pm
12:30 HIGH MEADOW TENT
details below
12:00 GRASS ROOTS TENT SLOW JAM TENT
1:00 2-hr Berklee College of Music 11am-1pm 11 am – 1 pm
˙
1:00
Dry Branch Fire Squad Showcase with student Guitar Songwriting Workshop w/
1:30 Welcome! bands, info about the Tony Watt Mike Burns, Lindsay Lou,
college, plus special guest Jesse Iaquinto, Rob Clark
2:00 2:00 TONY TRISCHKA! 2:00–4:00
Beg, Steal or Borrow Welcome Dance 1-3pm 1 pm – 3 pm
2:30 2:00 Quickstep featuring Banjo Fiddle
Cane Mill Road John Kirk and Ira Gitlin Patrick M'Gonicle
3:00 3:00 Trish Miller
Fireside Collective 3:00 3-5pm 3 pm – 5 pm
Dirty Grass Players Bluegrass Jamming Mandolin
3:30
Tony Watt Tara Linhardt
4:00 4:00 4:00
Lindsay Lou Interview w/Panama Red 4:15 The Bluegrass University classes at Grey Fox are
4:30 (Peter Rowan) Beg, Steal or Borrow designed for beginners, or those looking for a review
John Rossbach of the fundamentals. These hands-on classes taught
5:00 5:00 by top-flight instructors are free of charge; just bring
Flatt Lonesome 5:15 an instrument, a chair, and be ready to learn!
5:30 Dry Branch Fire Squad For more information, visit us at:
6:00 5:30 www.TheBluegrassUniversity.com
Dinner Break Front Country
6:00
HIGH MEADOW STAGE 6:30
6:30 UNDER THE STARS Lindsay Lou Back by Popular Demand!
6:45 2018 Emerging Artists
7:00 7:00 Fireside Collective Jammin’ at Sierra Nevada
Peter Rowan At their booth on Sponsor Row
7:30 Bluegrass Band Grey Fox Welcomes
2018 Artist-in-Residence THURSDAY
8:00 5:00-5:30 pm Dirty Grass Players
Guitar Virtuoso
8:30 FRIDAY
8:30 Front Country Billy Strings 8:00
2:30-3:00pm Mark Lavengood Band
The Hillbenders
5:00-5:30p Colebrook Road
9:00 SATURDAY
2:30-3:00p Man About A Horse
9:30 5:00-5:30p Meadow Mountain
9:15
10:00 Flatt Lonesome
10:00 Dailey & Vincent
10:30 9th Annual Open Mic
11:00 10:30 (‘til 12:00am) Catskill Stage
Catch his scheduled and Billy Strings Wednesday Night 7-11pm
surprise appearances. Hosted by our very own
11:30 Billy sightings! Caroline MotherJudge
12:00 (‘til 1:00) TO PERFORM: Sign up is at 5pm at Catskill Stage
12:00 The Hillbenders Voted #1 Artist in the ALL DIFFERENT BANDS. NO SOLOS. NO REPEATS.
Bluegrass Situation’s FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
12:30 Top 16 of 2016! All bands must be present at 6:30.
1:00
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Grey Fox Festival Schedule • Friday July 20, 2018
High Meadow Creekside Catskill Grass Roots

Collings/Deering/EastmanEvent Co/Northfield D’Addario / Shubb Capos Sierra Nevada Brewing Co ArtistWorks / Ear Trumpet Labs
11:00
IN THE SHADE OF THE 2018 9:15 10:30a-12:30p
11:30 HIGH MEADOW TENT Emerging Artist Showcase Meditation: Noel Coakley D’Addario String Experience
Sponsored by 10:00 See graphic below!
11:00 Delaware Valley BG Festival Yoga: Lucy Weberling Free strings while they last
12:00 The Ginny Mules & Freshgrass 11:15
12:30 Beginning Clogging w/John 1:00
12:00 11:00 Bluegrass Harmony:
Colebrook Road Kirk & Trish Miller
Mountain Ride Jeff Horton & Mary Maguire
1:00 12:00
Mark Lavengood Band 12:00
1:00 2:00
1:30 Quickstep w/ John & Trish: Colebrook Road:
Mile Twelve
1:00 Square Dance Callers: Original & Traditional
2:00 Dry Branch Fire Squad Trish Miller &
2:00
Joyce Rossbach 3:00
Songs From 2:00
2:30 The Road Band Those Amazing Low Notes:
Ginny Mules w/ Nick Forster 2:30 Nate Sabat, Jared Engel
3:00 Fireside Collective & Jeff Horton
3:00
3:15 Epilogue: Tribute to John
3:30 Molly Tuttle 4:00
Duffey: Akira Otsuka & Friends 3:45 Keith Style Banjo:
including Tim O’Brien, Ron Mountain Ride Demonstration & Reflection
4:00 Thomason, Jerry Douglas. Ryan Cavanaugh & Ira Gitlin
4:45 w/ Tim Kruzic, moderator
4:30 Jerry Douglas
5:00 5:00
4:15 Dirty Grass Players:
5:00 Mile Twelve Mark Lavengood Band
The Dark Side of The Peach
5:30 6:00-7:00 5:30 6:00
Dinner Break Doc Watson Remembered: Fiddle Licks Worth Stealing:
6:00 Billy Strings, Bryan Sutton, Bronwyn Keith-Hines, John Kirk
and Joe Newberry 6:15
HIGH MEADOW STAGE & Chris Brashear
Songs From
6:30 UNDER THE STARS
6:45-7:45 The Road Band
Molly Tuttle
7:00 7:00
Hot Rize
7:30 40th Anniversary
8:00
8:30 8:15
The Wood Brothers
8:30
9:00 Del McCoury Band
9:30
10:00
10:15
0th! I’m Red Knuckles ...
10:30 10:15-11:30 Hot Rize’s 4 & We’re The Trailblazers! Catch our Emerging Artists
Billy Strings !
11:00 Mighty fine Jammin’ at Sierra Nevada
Booth in Sponsor Row
11:30 11:45p-1:00a TODAY
12:00 New Orleans Suspects 2:30-3:00pm
Mark Lavengood Band
12:00-1:30 5:00-5:30p
12:30 The Wood Brothers Colebrook Road
1:00
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Grey Fox Festival Schedule • Saturday July 21, 2018

Collings/Deering/EastmanEvent Co/Northfield D’Addario / Shubb Capos Sierra Nevada Brewing Co ArtistWorks / Ear Trumpet Labs
11:00
IN THE SHADE OF THE 9:15 Meditation 10:00
11:30 HIGH MEADOW TENT 2018 10:00 Yoga Ear Trumpet Labs
Emerging Artist Showcase “How To Mic A Band”
11:00 Sponsored by w/ Man About A Horse
12:00 11:00 Intermediate Clogging
Kaia Kater Delaware Valley BG Festival 11:30 Rounds, Circles & Squares
12:30 & Freshgrass Quickstep w/ John & Trish 11:00
12:00 BG Karaoke
Joe Newberry & April Verch 11:00
1:00 w/ Kitsy Kuykendall
1:00 Meadow Mountain
12:00 Sierra Hull
1:15 12:00
1:30 Man About A Horse
Rapidgrass Guitar Master
Bryan Sutton
2:00
1:00 2:15
2:30 Cane Mill Road
2:30 Lonely Heartstring Band Doyle Lawson 1:00
Interview w/ John Rossbach BG Harmony:
3:00 3:45 Horton, Maguire, etc.
2:15 3:30
GF Scholarship Presentations ‘Told You That to Tell You This’ Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
3:30 Mary Doub & Ron Thomason 2:00
Ron Thomason Old Timey Banjo Tunes
4:00 Joe Newberry & Kaia Kater
4:00 3:30
Dry Branch Fire Squad Mandolin Moguls 3:00
4:30 Sam Bush & Sierra Hull 4:45 Meadow Mountain:
5:00-6:00 Man About a Horse Colorado Grass
5:00 Dinner Break
4:45 4 :00
5:30 HIGH MEADOW STAGE Kaia Kater Banjo: Gabe Hirshfeld,
UNDER THE STARS Ira Gitlin, and others
6:00 6:00
6:00 6:00-7:15 Della Mae
5:00
6:30 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Joe Newberry & Advanced Jam
April Verch Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe
7:00 w/Ellen Carlson
7:15 7:15 (for all instruments)
7:30 Sierra Hull Lonely Heartstring Band
6:00-7:15
8:00 Songwriters in the Round
8:35 Caroline Isachsen, Jim Gaudet,
8:30 Sam Bush Band 8:30 Evan Murphy, Mike Burns,
Rapidgrass Jesse Iaquinto & Rob Clark
9:00 Eastman Fiddle, Deering Banjo
& Greene Co Getaway Drawings
9:30 9:45 Yo!
10:10 Catch our Emerging Artists
The Steep Canyon Rangers Strings Attached
10:00 Billy Strings
Jammin’ at Sierra Nevada
Booth in Sponsor Row
10:30
Northfield Mandolin & Collings Guitar TODAY
2:30-3:00p
Drawings
11:00 11:00 ‘til ? Man About A Horse
11:45-12:45 All you Sam Bush fans... Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 5:00-5:30p
11:30
Della Mae Meadow Mountain
Tonight’s the night!
12:00
12:30
1:00
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9:00 A TASTE OF GREY FOX 9:15a

FOOD DRIVE JAMMING TENT Meditation: Noel Coakley
9:15 JAMMING TENT
Compliments of Meditation with Noel Coakley Compliments of
9:30 D’Addario & Shubb Capos ArtistWorks &
9:30 Staff/Volunteer Photo 10:00a
Yoga: Lucy Weberling
10:00 Ear Trumpet Labs
10:00 10:00 am Yoga with Lucy Weberling
Gospel Music in the Catskills with Live Music
10:30 Dry Branch Fire Squad
11:00 am
11:00 Grey Fox Scholarship All-Stars!
Victor Furtado & Eli West,
11:30 Patrick & Rourke Feinberg,
Owen Schinkel & Max Silverstein, You’re Cordially Invited!
12:00 Country Current’s Danny Stewart
to the 4th Annual
12:00 pm
12:30 The U.S. Navy Band: TASTE OF GREY FOX
Country Current
1:00 FOOD DRIVE
1:15-1:45p
1:15-1:45pm
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Dear Campers & Day Visitors,
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Not to be missed!
Today’s the day to give back by donating to the food banks of Greene County, NY.
2:30 We’ll be collecting non-perishable pantry items at our front gate all day. That’s your
admission to the wonderful music and activities going on at Grey Fox today.
3:00 Goodbye until next year, A list of acceptable donation items can be found at cagny.org and you can also donate
everyone. Thank you for
coming!
cash. All donations will go directly to Community Action of Greene County, a wonderful
3:30 organization that helps families in need in the county.
Campers, waive good-bye So, to our Day Visitors and Campers alike (from 30+ states and a dozen countries)
to the Walsh Farm
4:00 by 7pm we extend a huge welcome and say thank you for supporting the folks of Greene County.
We KNOW you’ll enjoy today’s show with Dry Branch Fire Squad, our amazing Scholar-
4:30 ship winners, the U.S. Navy Band, Country Current, and the 20th Bluegrass Academy fo
Kids Graduation Gig.
5:00 Calendar Alert Special thanks to Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association
Next Grey Fox:

for their support of A Taste of Grey Fox
July 18-21, 2019

5:30
Make plans
After Grey Fox...
to be with us! Take our Online Survey & Enter to Win Tix!
6:00
6:30 Go to www.GreyFoxBluegrass.com
and Click On SURVEY
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ARTISTS
The Del McCoury Band at Grey Fox
BEG, STEAL OR BORROW (Thur) and Second Story Garage.

Featuring some of Vermont’s finest veteran Billy Strings, on vocals & guitar, is joined by
singers and pickers, Beg, Steal, Or Borrow Billy Failing on banjo, Jarrod Walker on
first started as a homegrown tribute to the mandolin, and Royal Masat on bass.
music of Old & In The Way and is now ven- www.billystrings.com
turing out into new territories. Guitar and
Dobro player Jeremy Sicely won the Times CANE MILL ROAD (Thur)
Argus Male Vocalist of the Year Award. Geoff Billboard-charting artists Cane Mill Road
Goodhue, on mandolin, also performs with grew up just down the road from Doc Wat-
his family outfit, The Goodhues Band, and son in Deep Gap, North Carolina. These
The Bryan Bowers Band. Violinist Roland youngsters were raised on bluegrass but
Clark has appeared as a soloist with the Yon- aren’t afraid to mine the deep catalog of the
der Mountain String Band and collaborated Beatles, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot and
with renowned jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. more. Audiences love Cane Mill Road’s
Banjo player Luke Auriemmo was a found- high-energy performances and eclectic mix
ing member of the notorious Mud City of originals and standards. Touring interna-
Ramblers and also performed with Bacon tionally in Argentina and also across the US,
Grease String Band. Fran Forim, on upright the band represented the USA in 2015 at a
Artist-in-Residence, Billy Strings bass, has played with Snakeroot and the United Nations World Music Festival. Cane
Mud City Ramblers. Come welcome these Mill Road is: Liam Purcell (mandolin & fid-
fine musicians back to Grey Fox! dle); Tray Wellington (banjo); Eliot Smith
www.begstealorborrowvt.com (bass); and Casey Lewis (guitar).
www.canemillroad.com
BILLY STRINGS (Thur/Fri/Sat)
Artist in Residence COLEBROOK ROAD (Fri)
Billy Strings (born William Apostol) is a 4th Winners of The 2016 DC Bluegrass Union’s
generation musician who shows the speed, Mid Atlantic Bluegrass band contest, The
precision, and creative craftsmanship of 2015 Podunk Bluegrass Festival band con-
bluegrass when it’s done right. He’s per- test, The 2014 Watermelon Park Fest band
formed with Del McCoury, David Grisman contest, and The 2011 Pickin’ In The Pan-
and Larry Keel. Strings hails from Michigan, handle Bluegrass Festival band contest,
where he teamed up with mandolinist Don Colebrook Road takes center stage as a
Julin. Billy gained a new legion of fans hen bluegrass powerhouse wherever they play!
Beg, Steal Or Borrow he first performed at Grey Fox in 2015, and Featuring dynamic arrangements of origi-
again in 2017. Billy won a 2016 IBMA In- nal compositions, their unique sound is in-
strumentalist of the Year Momentum Award terestingly modern, complex, and varied
(for guitar, banjo and mandolin) and was while still appealing to bluegrass tradition-
voted #1 in The Bluegrass Situation’s “Top alists. Their CD, “Halfway Between”, got an
16 of 16”. In 2017 he released “Turmoil and absolutely glowing endorsement from
Tinfoil”. Fans can view Billy Strings online on Bluegrass Unlimited's veteran reviewer
sessions for KEXP, The Bluegrass Situation Richard D. Smith. Band members are: Jesse
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Dailey & Vincent
Eisenbise (lead vocals & guitar); Wade DAILEY & VINCENT (Thu)
Yankey (mandolin); Joe McAnulty (fiddle & With a thrilling blend of clarity, precision,
baritone vocals); Mark Rast (banjo, Dobro & and soul mixed with drive, talent, and
bass vocals); and Jeff Campbell (upright charisma, these two Grand Ole Opry Mem-
bass & tenor vocals). colebrookroad.com bers front the top vocal group on the blue-
grass and Gospel circuit. They’ve won 5
COUNTRY CURRENT (Sun) Grammy awards individually and an as-
Internationally renowned for its versatility, tounding 35 IBMA Awards altogether. Dar-
side-splitting humor, and top notch musi- rin Vincent toured the world with his
cianship, The United States Navy Band, celebrated sister, Rhonda Vincent, and with
Country Current, performs a blend of mod- Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder.
ern country music and cutting-edge blue- Renowned for his harmony singing, he’s
grass. Formed in 1973, the band has a rich also an accomplished guitarist, bassist, and
legacy of notable alumni including Bill mandolin player. Jamie Dailey was plucked
Emerson, Wayne Taylor and Frank Sollivan. from obscurity by Doyle Lawson to become
Reaching out to communities across the the tenor & lead vocalist and guitarist for 9
USA, Country Current has performed for vet- years in the most awarded version of Doyle
erans, elementary schools, and in support Lawson & Quicksilver. The Dailey & Vincent
of our active-duty Sailors for over 40 years. Show, on RFD-TV, broadcasts nationally
Country Current is: Kenneth Ray Horton every week. Their brand new release is “Pa-
(guitar & lead vocals); Haley E. Stiltner triots & Poets”. Joining Jamie & Darrin are:
(banjo); Joseph M. Friedman (guitar); Jeff Parker (mandolin & harmony vocals);
Daniel J. Stewart (bass); Patrick J. White Aaron McCune (guitar & bass vocals); Blaine
(fiddle, mandolin, & vocals); and Henry A. Johnson (piano & harmony vocals); Bob
Johns (Dobro). navyband.navy.mil Mummert (drums); Gaven Largent (banjo &
Dobro); and Patrick McAvinue (fiddle).
CHRIS BRASHEAR (Fri) www.daileyandvincent.com
A Bluegrass Unlimited reviewer once wrote
that Chris Brashear’s fiddling “harkens back THE DEL McCOURY BAND (Fri)
to the moaning and pure sounds of Dale A Grand Ole Opry member, two-time
Potter and early Kenny Baker.” Born and Grammy winner, National Endowment for
raised in Missouri, he was influenced by the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipi-
many of the great old-time Missouri fid- ent, IBMA Hall of Fame inductee, and 3-
dlers, including Pete McMahan, Taylor time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year award
McBaine and jazz violinist Claude Williams. winner, there is no living bluegrass enter-
Chris was a founding member of the blue- tainer with a more impressive resume than
grass band Perfect Strangers, toured seven Del McCoury. After a year as the lead singer
years with Robin and Linda Williams and and guitarist with Bill Monroe & The Blue
currently performs with The Piedmont Grass Boys, Del fronted his own Dixie Pals
Melody Makers. http://chrisbrashear.info/ for over two decades before renaming the
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act once his sons Ronnie and Robbie came
aboard. It boasts 8-time IBMA mandolin
player of the year, Ronnie McCoury, 3-time
IBMA fiddler of the year, Jason Carter, 2015
IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, Rob Mc-
Coury, and Alan Bartram, 2016 IBMA Bass
Player of the Year nominee. The brand new
project “Del McCoury Still Sings Bluegrass”
is a nod back to his debut LP, “Del McCoury
Sings Bluegrass” released 50 years ago!
www.delmccouryband.com
DELLA MAE (Sat) Fireside Collective

Della Mae is coming back home to Grey
Our Host Band! Dry Branch Fire Squad Fox! Grammy nominees and IBMA Emerg- DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER (Sat)
ing Artist of the Year Award winners, these Renowned mandolinist, singer, and vocal
gals first got their chops together growing harmony arranger Doyle Lawson is a Na-
up at Grey Fox! National fiddle champion tional Heritage Fellowship award recipient
Kimber Ludiker hand-picked musicians and International Bluegrass Music Hall of
from diverse influences for the band: singer Fame member. He launched his career in
Celia Woodsmith comes from a blues/rock 1963 playing banjo with Jimmy Martin &
background; re-joining the band is accom- The Sunny Mt. Boys. He went on to play in
plished guitarist and singer Avril Smith; definitive formations with J.D. Crowe & The
bassist Zoe Guigueno played with the up- Kentucky Mt. Boys, The Country Gentlemen,
start Boston-based outfit, Joy Kills Sorrow; and the legendary Bluegrass Album Band.
and mandolin player Jenni Lyn Gardner He’s also recorded with Paul Simon. With
grew up playing on the traditional blue- nearly 40 albums released since 1979,
grass circuit in the Carolinas. Whether Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have won multi-
Della Mae singing with tribal elders in a remote Hi- ple Grammy, IBMA and SPBGMA Award
malayan village, or shining under the spot- nominations, and received 7 IBMA Vocal
lights under a major venue mezzanine, a Group of the Year awards. Band members
Della Mae performance always shows how are: Doyle Lawson, (mandolin & vocals);
music builds bridges and transcends artifi- Josh Swift (Dobro & vocals); Joe Dean
cially constructed borders. dellamae.com (banjo); Dustin Pyrtle (guitar & vocals); Eli
Johnston (bass & vocals); and Stephen Bur-
THE DIRTY GRASS PLAYERS (Thu) well (fiddle). www.doylelawson.com
The Dirty Grass Players have recently been
burning it up all over the Maryland, DC, DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD (All 4 Days)
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia re- Dry Branch Fire Squad has been the host
gion with their own exciting spin on blue- band of Grey Fox ever since our first festival.
grass. With traditional style vocal harmonies For over 4 decades they’ve performed a spry
and a jammy improvisational instrumental mix of front-porch standards, modern bal-
feel that keeps listeners on their toes, the lads, and the old-time sounds from which
quintet’s versatility shows on a number of bluegrass first sprang. With impeccable tim-
original compositions and in their tribute ing and delivery– in the tradition of a Mark
numbers ranging from Old and in the Way Twain or a Will Rogers – bandleader Ron
to Iron Maiden to James Brown. The Dirty Thomason’s humorous social commen-
Grass Players are: Alex Berman (banjo &vo- taries, catchy lyrics and song choices make
cals); Ben Kolakowski (guitar& vocals); Alex Dry Branch Fire Squad one of the most en-
Tocco (fiddle &vocals); Ryan Rogers (man- tertaining acts on the circuit. Members are:
dolin); and Colin Rappa (bass fiddle). Ron Thomason (lead vocals, mandolin, lead
www.thedirtygrassplayers.com guitar & overhand banjo); Tommy Boyd
(harmony vocals, banjo & Dobro); Brian
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Aldridge, (vocals, guitar & mandolin); and
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Flatt Lonesome
Jeff Byrd (vocal, bass & guitar). Their new

CD is “Tearin’ Outta The Wilderness”. A forth-
coming documentary “Bluegrass Court
Jester: Ron Thomason—an unusual history
of bluegrass music” will feature the Squad
members spellbinding folks in way only
they can do. www.drybranchfiresquad.com
FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE (Thu/Fri)

From Asheville, North Carolina, Fireside Col-
lective engages audiences with energetic
live shows featuring instrumental prowess,
vibrant harmonies, trenchant songwriting
and innovative musical arrangements. They
effortlessly weave a mix of bluegrass, New-
grass, funk, rock, and blues influences into
a refreshing sound all their own. Their sec-
ond studio album, "Life Between The Lines",
helped garner a nomination for an IBMA
FLOGGING MOLLY
momentum award for best band. Fireside TRAMPLED by TURTLES INDIGO GIRLS ★
Collective is: Jesse Iaquinto (mandolin); RICKY SKAGGS and KENTUCKY THUNDER ★ YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING
Tommy Maher (Dobro); Carson White BAND ★ BÉLA FLECK ★ RHIANNON GIDDENS ★ STEEP CANYON RANGERS
(bass); Joe Cicero (acoustic guitar); and ALISON BROWN ★ ALTAN ★ DELLA MAE ★ KEITH LITTLE and MOLLY TUTTLE
Alex Genova (banjo). THE MAMMALS ★ THE WHISKEY TREATY ROADSHOW ★ LEYLA McCALLA
www.firesidecollectiveband.com MOLSKY’S MOUNTAIN DRIFTERS ★ DAROL ANGER with EMY PHELPS, MAEVE
GILCHRIST & FRIENDS ★ EMEL MATHLOUTHI ★ TWISTED PINE ★ THE LONESOME DAYS
FLATT LONESOME (Thu) UPSTATE RUBDOWN ★ YACOUBA SISSOKO ★ EMILY KEENER
With stunning sibling harmonies, impres- NELL & JIM BAND ★ HAPPY AND ADAM TRAUM ★ BERKLEE AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC PROGRAM ★ COMMON FOLK JAM
sive instrumental chops, and powerhouse DOUBLE DIAMOND ★ IZZY HELTAI ★ MAMMA’S MARMALADE ★ PINEDROP ★ RAMBLIN JUG STOMPERS
vocal solos, Flatt Lonesome broke onto the PLUCKIN’: A BLUEGRASS TRIBUTE TO THE GRATEFUL DEAD WITH ALISON BROWN AND THE FRESHGRASS ALL-STARS
national scene in 2013. By 2106, they took THE FRESHGRASS AND NO DEPRESSION AWARDS: 16 FINALISTS COMPETE
3 top IBMA Award honors (Vocal Group, THE FRESHGRASS COMPOSITION COMMISSION: WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW MUSIC by RHIANNON GIDDENS
Song, and Album of the Year), and in 2017 FRESHSCORES: SILENT FILM with ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC by LEYLA McCALLA and EMEL MATHLOUTHI
received 3 more nominations and yet again

won Vocal Group of the Year. With 2 Bill- SEPTEMBER 14–16, 2018
board charting albums, countless media ap- MORE THAN 50 BANDS IN ALL ★ NORTH ADAMS, MASS. ★ FRESHGRASS.COM
pearances, and multiple appearances on
the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage, these
young artists keep raising the bar on their
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Dirty Grass Players
Hot Rize 40th Anniversary

Ginny Mules
own creative game. Band members are: GINNY MULES (Fri)
Kelsi Robertson Harrigill (mandolin & vo- Heading Eastward from Colorado at a
cals); Buddy Robertson (guitar & vocals); steady gallop, the Ginny Mules are hauling
Charli Robertson (fiddle & vocals); Paul Har- a new blend of Appalachian, blues, folk &
rigill (banjo); Michael Stockton (resophonic bluegrass offerings to the Grey Fox stages!
guitar); and Dominic Illingworth (bass). They call it Blues Grass, with a focus on tight
www.flattlonesome.com vocal harmonies and the raw gutsy stylings
that give Ginny Mules a distinctive sound.
FRONT COUNTRY (Thur/Fri) With 4 out of 5 Mules writing new songs for
With the rafter-shaking vocals of lead singer the band, and all of the Mules working col-
and songwriter Melody Walker, Front Coun- laboratively on new arrangements, they
try takes flight on a magic carpet ride of in- pull together as a perfect team. They’ve
strumental fantasies and ethereal vocal shared the stage with The SteelDrivers,
harmonies. This intoxicating quintet is a Wood & Wire, The Traveling McCourys and
The Hillbenders powerhouse of song and sound. Melody’s Della Mae. The Mules are: Liz Forster (guitar
bandmates include mandolinist & vocalist & vocals); Keenan Copple (banjo & slide
Adam Roszkiewicz, guitarist & vocalist Jacob guitar); Phil Hanceford (mandolin & vocals);
Groopman, fiddler Julian Pinelli, and Sheena Gruber (bass & vocals); and Re-
bassist Jeremy Darrow. Front Country won bekah Durham (fiddle & vocals).
top band contest honors at Rockygrass and www.ginnymules.com
Telluride. Roszkiewicz won a Grammy nomi-
nation for his work with the Modern Man- THE HILLBENDERS (Thur)
dolin Quartet on their album Americana, This dynamic bluegrass quintet from
and Walker won the 2013 Chris Austin Springfield, MO, with their high-octane
Songwriting Contest at Merlefest. Featuring shows, tight harmonies and stunning in-
8 originals penned by Walker, and 2 instru- strumental prowess, is one of the few blue-
mentals composed by Roszkiewicz, their grass groups that successfully bridges the
new CD, “Other Love Songs”, is making gap between the mainstream music con-
waves on the Indie, Americana and blue- sumer and the hardcore bluegrass die-hard,
grass proving grounds. selecting material that defies any hillbilly
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades www.frontcountryband.com stigmas. Channeling the rawness and inten-
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Front Coiuntry
sity of bands such as the Newgrass Revival of legendary guitarist, Charles Sawtelle, Hot
into their carefully executed arrangements, Rize later re-formed with first-call studio
the group consists of lead singer and man- guitarist Bryan Sutton. In addition to blue-
dolinist Nolan Lawrence, with Jim Rea and grass, Hot Rize’s music is equally influenced
his cousin, Gary Rea, on guitar and bass re- by the music of Leadbelly and Freddie King,
spectively, banjoist Mark Cassidy and Do- swing, and old-timey Appalachia in ways
broist Chad “Gravy Boat” Graves. that mirror the broad sweep of Bill Mon-
www.hillbenders.com roe’s influences. Red Knuckles & The Trail-
blazers are rumored to be travelling with
HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES (Sat) them on the back of the bus. Hot Rize is Tim
After 8 years, 4 albums, innumerable sold O’Brien (fiddle, mandolin & vocals), Pete
out shows, and countless beers, bluegrass Wernick (banjo & vocals), Nick Forster (elec-
mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades tric bass & vocals), and Bryan Sutton (guitar
consider themselves a family on a wild, & vocals). Their most recent recording,
wonderful and often wacky roller coaster “When I’m Free”, features new songs by all
ride. The bond between the quintet—David four members and aptly demonstrates why
C. Lynch (harmonica, accordion, spoons & after 40 years the Hot Rize buzz has never
vocals); Collin Mettelka (fiddle, mandolin & stopped. www.hotrize.com
vocals); Russell Pedersen (banjo, fiddle &
vocals); Adam Greuel (guitar, Dobro & vo- JEFF HORTON & MARY MAGUIRE
cals); and Stef Lee (bass) — fuels their cre- Ever in demand as a solid bluegrass bassist
ativity and chemistry on stage and in the with a powerful vocal range, Jeff Horton
studio. The band has shared the stage with was a founding member of the Neon Valley Jerry Douglas
Merle Haggard, The Infamous String- Boys and a 6-year veteran of Northern
dusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, Rail- Lights. He now plays with The Mary Maguire most innovative and revered recording
road Earth and The Del McCoury Band. Their Band. His distinctive voice and clear teach- artists in any style of music in the world. His
latest release is “The Ode”. Being mostly in- ing techniques will inspire all of you har- distinctive sound graces more than 1600 al-
spired by rivers, valleys, good friends, and mony workshoppers! With her sultry alto bums. Since 1998, he’s been a key member
good drink, this good times band will make voice, Mary Maguire is one of the North- of Alison Krauss and Union Station featur-
your toes tap from sundown to sunrise. east’s most engaging and talented singers ing Jerry Douglas. His bluegrass credits also
www.hhgmusic.com of contemporary folk, bluegrass, and swing. include Boone Creek, J.D. Crowe & The New
Mary was a founding member of Sweet, Hot South, The Country Gentlemen, The Whites,
HOT RIZE 40th Celebration (Fri) & Sassy. Join these spirited New England and Strength In Numbers. The National En-
From humble beginnings as a regional performers for their 16th year as Grey Fox's dowment for The Arts honored Douglas with
Boulder-based band in 1978 to worldwide harmony workshop presenters. a National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s
acclaim in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and bowing facebook.com/Mary-Maguire-Band highest such accolade. Jerry fronts two ster-
out as a full-time band in 1990 while win- ling musical configurations. His Earls of
ning the first IBMA Entertainer of the Year JERRY DOUGLAS (Fri) Leicester (pronounced “Lester” — get it?)
award, Hot Rize has earned a permanent Lauded as the world's best Dobro player, 2014 debut recording earned Douglas his
place in the bluegrass history book. After a 14-time Grammy winner, and 10-time IBMA 14th Grammy. His jazzy horn-laden Jerry
number of reunion tours, and the passing Award winner Jerry Douglas is one of the Douglas Band blew everyone away at Grey
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TIM O’BRIEN
BLUEGRASS BAND
PATTY GRIFFIN
JULY 19 Joe Newberry & April Verch Kaia Kater
SHANNON MCNALLY
Fox in 2017. Don’t miss one of America’s dancers of all levels to kick up their heels.
JULY 20 most distinguished musical achievers ap- Joyce’s full command of contra, square &
pearing solo in 2018 with some special traditional round dance figures reveals a
JD MCPHERSON guest invites in the mix. jerrydouglas.com deep love for a variety of traditional Ameri-
JULY 24 can dance styles. Her years as Director of the
JOE NEWBERRY & APRIL VERCH (Sat) Augusta Heritage Center in WV immersed
CHATHAM COUNTY LINE Joe Newberry and April Verch showcase Joyce in the vibrant Blues, Celtic, Bluegrass,
tunes, ballads, step dancing, and original Swing, Old Time, French Canadian, Cajun &
JULY 27
TIM O’BRIEN BLUEGRASS BAND songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks. Zydeco communities of roots American
AUGUST 10 With beautiful harmony singing, breathtak- music. www.johnrossbach.com
ing instrumentals, and exquisite dancing,
BOBBY PREVITE these two singular musicians hit the KAIA KATER (Fri/Sat)
VOODOO ORCHESTRA stage in perfect rhythm, making audi- Described as “A star in the making” by Folk
ences remember why this music existed Alley, Montreal born Grenadian-Canadian
THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS’
BITCHES BREW
AUGUST 11 in the first place. Their CD, “Goin’ Home” Kaia Kater grew up with her family’s deep
was released in May 2018. Joe, from Mis- ties to folk music and spent years of total
BOBBY PREVITE souri, took up the guitar and banjo as a immersion into Appalachian music deep in
AND THE VISITORS
ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC QUARTET teenager and later toured with Big Medi- the mountains of West Virginia. Her sultry
SEPTEMBER 10 cine in North Carolina and around the world voice, old-time banjo-picking skills, deft
with mandolin icon, Mike Compton. April arrangements, and songwriting abilities
THE HUDSON DUSTERS Verch grew up in the Ottawa Valley and have landed her in the spotlight throughout
SEPTEMBER 21 started step dancing at age three and fid- North America and the UK, garnering critical
dling at age six. She went on to tour inter- acclaim from outlets such as NPR, CBC
BIG SANDY
AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS
nationally for 2 decades with the Radio, Rolling Stone, BBC Music, and No
NOVEMBER 10 award-winning April Verch Band. Joe will Depression. The Guardian describes her rich
also be with us on Friday, being his amaz- low tenor vocals as "where bluegrass meets
CHRIS SMITHER ing self! www.aprilverch.com/about/new- Nina Simone." Kaia’s sets with bassist Jared
DECEMBER7 berry-verch & Engle will feature two former Grey Fox
For a full show listing go to: http://joenewberry.me/wordpress scholarship recipients at a most welcoming
HEL SINK IHUDSON.COM home coming! www.kaiakater.com
JOYCE ROSSBACH (Thu & Sat)
THE RESTAURANT AT HELSINKI Traditional dance caller Joyce Rossbach was LINDSAY LOU (Thu)
raised in the hill country of upstate South Lindsay Lou is mesmerizing listeners
OPEN 7 DAYS 5PM TIL CLOSE Carolina known as the fertile crescent of around the globe. Effortlessly transitioning
country music. With rogue wit and southern octaves, she’s one part jazz singer and one
405 Columbia St Hudson NY 518 828 4800 charm, her winning personality inspires part blues shouter mixed into one part folk
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Lindsay Lou
singer. Her voice floats over the instrumen- LUCY WEBERLING (Thur/Fri/ Sat/Sun
tal mastery and deep groove of her band Mornings)
with dynamics that range from a lullaby to a Musician, festivarian and yoga instructor
battle cry. Mandolinist Joshua Rilko picks Lucy Weberling leads her popular yoga ses-
with a careful precision that turns surprising sions each morning at the Catskill Stage,
when he slams into speedy power chords. often with 100 participants or more. Come
Bassist PJ George creates gorgeous bass stretch your body, calm your mind, and en-
lines crafted to uphold the structure of the ergize your spirit. A 500-hour certified yoga
songs while drummer Jeff Wilson lays instructor, Lucy was educated at the Kripalu
down an infectious beat. Lindsay Lou was Center for Yoga and Health. She’s a member
named one of NPR Music’s 12 best live per- of Yoga Alliance, a professional organization
formance sessions of 2015 by Mountain that maintains the integrity of yoga teach-
Stage. Lindsay's brand new release, "South- ing. Lucy is a bluegrass musician, a Leader-
land", is a collection of exquisitely per- ship Bluegrass Alumni Committee member
formed songs examining the range of and an avid festival-goer. She’s well-versed
emotions and complex themes of our in the rigors of festival life: long hours, pre-
changing times. lindsayloumusic.com cious little sleep, and lots of pickin’. Bring
your mat, and stretch and relax to the ac-
THE LONELY HEARTSTRING BAND (Sat) companiment of the ever-evolving Lotus
Whether it’s a on a festival stage or in an in- Blossom Special. www.festivalyoga.com
timate listening room, The Lonely Heart-
string Band always delivers a dynamic and MAN ABOUT A HORSE (Sat)
heartfelt performance of original songs and Man About a Horse has blossomed into one
compositions. This quintet of young artists of the most exciting bands on the American
won a 2015 IBMA Momentum Award. Fol- roots music scene. Their high energy sets
lowing up on the Boston-based band’s feature tight harmonies from a deep vocal
debut recording “Deep Waters”, their sec- bench of five strong singers and pickers
ond release is due out this summer on who can’t resist re-interpreting modern
Rounder Records. Combining soulful instru- popular music in an acoustic stringband set-
mental virtuosity, soaring 3-part harmonies, ting (Radiohead, anyone?). They’ve shared
and a deep understanding of traditional bills at major venues throughout the North-
bluegrass and Appalachian music, the tal- east with Ricky Skaggs, The Travelin’ Mc-
ented members are George Clements (gui- Courys, Danny Barnes, Donna the Buffalo,
tar & vocals); Patrick McGonigle (fiddle & and many others. Their debut release (“The
vocals); Gabe Hirshfeld (banjo); Matt Witler EP,” 2015) earned national airplay and their
(mandolin); and Charles Clements (bass & 2017 full-length album debuted at #11 on
vocals). www.lonelyheartstringband.com the Billboard Bluegrass chart. Man About a
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Horse is: Matt Thomas (bass); Matt “Roy” Recorded Event of the Year in 2001. Mike
Royles (guitar); Dan Whitener (banjo); Eliza- runs Westchester Bluegrass Club in Purdys,
beth Carlson (fiddle & violin); and Matthew NY, where he resides with his wife Patti, two
Hiller (mandolin). http://manabout.horse/ dogs and three cats.
MARK LAVENGOOD BAND (Fri) MILE TWELVE (Fri)
Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, Fearlessly traversing new and exciting path-
and band leader Mark Lavengood has a wild ways, the members of the Boston-based
energy that forges an immediate and last- quintet, Mile Twelve, write captivating
ing bond with his audiences. Having re- songs and daring instrumental pieces. Mile
leased a number of highly acclaimed Twelve won the 2017 IBMA Momentum
projects under his own name and also with Award and recently toured in Japan, New
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys, Mark is cur- Zealand & Australia. Lead singer Evan Mur-
Lonely Heartstring Band rently touring & promoting his many proj- phy composes band originals and anchors
ects while actively writing and recording the rhythm section with his deft guitar play-
new music to be released through Earth- ing. Fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, having
works Music. Band members are: Mark performed with Tony Trischka, Michael
Lavengood (guitar, Dobro & vocals); Enion Daves, Darol Anger, and The Milk Carton
Pelta-Tiller (fiddle & vocals); Eli Slocumb Kids, won the 2014 National fiddle honors
(mandolin, guitar & vocals); and Justin at Winfield. Winner of the Uncle Dave
Avdek (bass & vocals). Macon banjo contest, B.B. Townes brings a
www.marklavengood.com driving, yet intricate, banjo style into the
mix. David Benedict graduated with a
MEADOW MOUNTAIN (Sat) unique degree in mandolin music perform-
On the forefront of a new musical move- ance from Bryan College and played with
ment, Meadow Mountain dynamically ex- Missy Raines & The New Hip. Nate Sabat has
Man About A Horse plores the traditions of Swedish fiddle appeared with The New York Pops, The Kro-
music, acoustic jazz, old-time, and classical nos Quartet, Eugene Friesen and Bruce Mol-
music. The Colorado quintet’s intricately sky. www.miletwelvebluegrass.com
arranged original compositions showcase a
new take on hard-driving, traditional blue- MOLLY TUTTLE (Fri)
grass as five best friends play a music that is Molly Tuttle has been turning heads lately!
much larger than the sum of its parts. In Her 2017 win for IBMA Guitar Player of the
2017, Meadow Mountain won the Rocky- Year was history-making as the first woman
grass band competition and gave a TED talk to ever even be nominated for the honor,
on the history of bluegrass. Band members and the accolades kept coming in 2018 as
are: Summers Baker (guitar); Jack Dunlevie the International Folk Music Awards
(mandolin); Ian Parker (fiddle); George awarded her Song of the Year for her origi-
Guthrie (banjo); and Wilson Luallen (bass). nal “You Didn’t Call My Name.” Molly also
www.meadowmountainmusic.com received an Americana Award nomination
Mile Twelve for 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year. Having
MIKE BURNS (Thurs) earlier won first place in the prestigious
Mike Burns has been writing songs since he Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at
can remember. Mike is known for his fam- Merlefest, she went on to win a 2016 IBMA
ily-oriented performances and instantly fa- Momentum award. Her guitar is currently
miliar themes. His music is steeped in the on exhibit in the Country Music Hall of
old-fashioned rural traditions of family, love, Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN! Molly,
spirituality, life’s simple pleasures, and on lead vocals and guitar, is joined by Wes
doing the right thing. Several songs on Corbett on banjo, Max Johnson on bass,
“Walk the Water’s Edge,” are about his love and Duncan Wickel on fiddle & mandolin.
for his wife and faith in God. Mike’s song, www.mollytuttlemusic.com
“My Darling,” was recorded by Mark Newton
with Valerie Smith on his Rebel Records trib- MOUNTAIN RIDE (FRI)
ute to women in bluegrass, “Follow Me Back With years of experience under their straps,
Molly Tuttle To The Fold.” That album won IBMA Mountain Ride was forged in the Great Val-
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in Woodstown, NJ Labor Day Weekend - Aug. 31- Sept. 2, 2018

Hot Rize (Fri) Earls of Leicester
With special guests Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers Presented by Jerry Douglas (Sat)
Suzy Bogguss (Fri) Lester and Earl reincarnated in award-winning band
Warm and soulful beloved country songstress
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Sun)
Seldom Scene (Sun) One of bluegrass music’s renowned artists
Exciting, contemporary and bluesy bluegrass greats
Sister Sadie (Sat)
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Soulful powerhouse of All Stars
(Fri) 2018 Grammy Award Nominee
Mile Twelve (Fri) Chris Jones & the Night Drivers
(Sun) Distinctively elegant yet driving bluegrass
Jeff Scroggins & Colorado (Sat)
Winners of the 2017 IBMA Momentum Award
Dom Flemons (Fri) High energy from out of the west
Formerly of the Carolina Chocolate Drops
High Fidelity (Sat) David Davis & the Warrior River Boys
(Fri) Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member
Young band steeped in the sounds of the early masters
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Sun) Bill and the Belles (Sat)
From the Great Smokey Mountains Humor and high spirits of a bygone era
The Quebe Sisters (Sat) Mick Kinney & the Hickhoppers
Magnificent 3 fiddle Texas Western Swing (Sun) Ragtime and old time music from Georgia
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GREY FOX ARTISTS
Peter Rowan New Orleans Suspects
ley of South-Central Pennsylvania. Hailing meditation and yoga for 15 years. Noel has Green Grass Clogger fame, is a renowned
from a new generation of bluegrassers, they been leading morning meditation at Grey caller and dancer with an impressive reper-
bring a unique flair to the traditional, and a Fox for four years. His gentle, easy to follow toire of circle, square, and contra dances.
progressive twist to the original. Mountain guidance will clear your mind of clutter and Quickstep is: John Kirk (vocals, fiddle, man-
Ride, selected last year as a Grey Fox Emerg- allow you to begin each day with a fresh, dolin, caller & clogger); Trish Miller (guitar,
ing Artist, has opened for Railroad Earth, new perspective. caller, clogger & dance instructor); Jon Sim-
Cabinet, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, www.noelcoakleymindfulness.com mons (fiddle); Lonesome Dave Kiphuth
and Larry Keel. The band is composed of (banjo & vocals); Sara Milonovich (fiddle &
Eric Avey (guitar & vocals); Scott Matlock PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS BAND (Thur) vocals); and (Greg Anderson (guitar & bass).
(fiddle & vocals); Corey Woodcock (banjo); Grammy-award winner and 6-time Grammy Quickstep is famous for hosting family-ori-
Chance Hurley (mandolin); and Kate Avey nominee, Peter Rowan, is a bluegrass leg- ented good time dances. Kick up your heels
(bass & vocals). mountainridebluegrass.com end with a career spanning over 5 decades. as they call, play and teach in a user-friendly
From his early years playing under the tute- way! They’ll teach you all the steps you
THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS (Fri) lage of bluegrass patriarch Bill Monroe, to need to know! Beginners are most wel-
With irresistibly tight funk, soulful horns, his time in the influential Old & In the Way come! www.johnandtrish.com
Americana based R&B, three-part har- with David Grisman, Vassar Clements and
monies, and a pinch of jamband, The New Jerry Garcia, Rowan has built a devoted in- RAPIDGRASS (Sat)
Orleans Suspects have been thrilling ternational fan base through his continuous Brought together through music and a pas-
crowds with a swampified rock & roll and stream of original recordings, collaborative sionate love for mountains, Rapidgrass de-
roots music throughout North America. Fea- projects, and constant touring. On his latest fines the modern acoustic Colorado sound.
turing some of the best of the Crescent CD, “Carter Stanley’s Eyes”, Rowan honors Hosts of the Rapidgrass Music Festival, and
City’s legendary players, credits include The first generation influences such as The Stan- winners of the prestigious 2015 Rockygrass
Neville Brothers, The James Brown Band, ley Brothers, Bill Monroe, The Carter Family, band competition, this dynamic ensemble
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Bob Dylan, The and the Louvin Brothers. With Peter on vo- mixes the best in classical, Gypsy, bluegrass,
Grateful Dead and The North Mississippi All- cals & guitar, his Blue Grass ensemble in- pop, swing, and other world rhythms to cre-
stars. Members are: “Mean” Willie Green on cludes Max Wareham (banjo), Paul Knight ate a new sound they call Rapidgrass. The
drums; Jeff Watkins on saxophone & vocals; (bass), Don Rigsby (vocals & mandolin), and lineup includes Mark Morris (guitar & vo-
Jake Eckert on electric guitar & vocals; CR Cindy Cashdollar (Dobro). cals), Coleman Smith (violin, mandolin &
Gruver on Hammond B-3 organ, piano & vo- www.peter-rowan.com vocals), Carl Minorkey (upright bass, tenor
cals; and Eric Vogel on bass. banjo & vocals), and Alex Johnstone (man-
www.neworleanssuspects.com QUICKSTEP w/ John Kirk & Trish Miller dolin, fiddle & vocals). www.rapidgrass.com
(Thu/Fri/Sat)
NOEL COAKLEY With a repertoire rooted in the northeast RED KNUCKLES & THE TRAILBLAZERS (Fri)
(Friday, Saturday & Sunday Mornings) woodlands, John Kirk & Trish Miller’s tradi- Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers left the
Noel Coakley is an independently licensed tional tunes, witty songs, brilliant picking Eat Café in Wyoming, Montana, to pursue
mental health counselor (LMHC) with a and vibrant singing always provide whole- fame and fortune travelling in the back of
Master’s in Counseling from Lesley Univer- some entertainment for all ages. John Kirk the Hot Rize bus. The “Blazers” are: Red
sity and a Master’s in Special Education has performed at Carnegie Hall and fiddled Knuckles (lead vocals & accosted guitar),
from UMass, Boston. Noel is also a certified with Walt Michael & Co, The Woodshed All- Wendell Mercantile (elongated vowels &
yoga instructor. He has been practicing Stars and Chestnut Grove. Trish Miller, of “take-off” ecclectric guitar), Waldo Otto
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Sierra Hull Sam Bush

(drone styled vocals & steel guitar), and end. Expanding the horizons of bluegrass music by fusing it with jazz, rock, blues, funk and
spiritual advisor, Swade (muted vocals & other styles, he’s the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival. Sam is roots roy-
bass guitar). The “fortune” part notwith- alty, revered for both his solo and sideman work, and for his groundbreaking work with Em-
standing, the Blazers did become famous mylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, and Béla Fleck. But instead of kicking back and soaking up honors
for their original brand of entertainment such as an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award and a suite of Grammys
featuring 40’s and 50’s country with awe in- and IBMA trophies, Bush still relentlessly strives to create something new. Along with Sam on
spiring band choreography and the sartorial mandolin, fiddle & lead vocals, The Sam Bush band is: Steve Mougin (guitar & vocals); Scott
splendor of Wendell’s buckskin fringed gui- Vestal (banjo & vocals); Todd Parks (bass & vocals); and Chris Brown (drums). www.sam-
tar and matching outfit along with Waldo’s bush.com
donut-appliquéd sport jacket. Rumor has it
that the mysterious Colonel Mel Sharpie SIERRA HULL (Sat)
will make an appearance… Sierra Hull released her first album when she was 10. At 11, she played the Grand Ole Opry
www.hotrize.com/red-knuckles stage with Alison Krauss. She signed with Rounder Records at 13. After playing the White
House and Carnegie Hall, Sierra Hull emerged as one of bluegrass’ most celebrated prodi-
ROB CLARK (Thurs) gies. Now 25, she’s reinvented herself as a songwriter and singer with an exquisitely pensive
Rob Clark has been writing songs and at- approach to a body of original compositions. Her 2018 Grey Fox sets will feature Sierra on
tending workshops around the country for the mandolin family of instruments with varied arrangements featuring double bassist Ethan
more than 10 years, taking tips from in- Jodziewicz – a protégé of the legendary Edger Meyer – along with fiddler Christian
structors who teach at Berkeley School, and Sedelmeyer and electric guitarist Mike Seal — both of Jerry Douglas Band fame. Her latest re-
others including Darrel Scott, Tim O'Brien, lease, “Weighted Mind”, was nominated for a 2017 Grammy. Producer Béla Fleck says: “She
and Steve Earle. His first album of original plays the mandolin with a degree of refined elegance and freedom that few have achieved,
songs - Two Hands On The Wheel was re- and now her vocals and songwriting have matured to the level of her virtuosity.” www.sier-
leased in 2013. Later, Del McCoury Band rahull.com
recorded a song off that album - First One
Back In Town. Rob very much enjoys engag- SONGS FROM THE ROAD BAND (Fri)
ing with others in the creative process and The Songs From The Road Band is a North Carolina powerhouse group that runs on a high oc-
loves how songs can come from anywhere, tane blend of bluegrass, Americana, and jazz. Grammy and multiple IBMA Award winner,
and believes as well, it can be great fun bassist & vocalist, Charles Humphrey III toured around the world with the Steep Canyon
shaping an idea into a song. Rangers. Mandolin player & vocalist Mark Schimick performed alongside legends Larry Keel,
http://robclarkmusic.com/home/ Vassar Clements, and Tony Rice. Acknowledged by Béla Fleck as an acoustic pioneer on the 5
string banjo, Ryan Cavanaugh toured internationally for a decade with jazz great Bill Evans.
THE SAM BUSH BAND (Sat) James Schlender, 2-time National Fiddle Champion, has shared the stage with Chick Corea,
Grammy Award winning multi-instrumen- Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson. Founding member Sam Wharton is an award winning
talist and singer Sam Bush doesn’t seem guitar picker and singer from Telluride, CO. The Road Band delivers a high energy show full
old enough to be a bona fide musical leg-
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PODUNK BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL

AUGUST 9-12, 2018 HEBRON, CT
FEATURING
Tim O’Brien Band Balsam Range
Flatt Lonesome • Flashback
Kristy Cox & Calder Highway
The Honey Dewdrops • Dale Ann Bradley
The Karl Shiflett & Big Country
The Virginia Ramblers • Beg, Steal or Borrow
and more...
Multiple Stages • Workshops

Kid’s Academy • On Site Camping
Hookups • Kids Activities • Band & Song
Writing Competitions & Much More
Plenty to do for the Whole Family

Less Than an Hour Away From Foxwoods,
Mohegan Sun and Mystic, CT attractions.
2010 IBMA Event of the Year

www.PodunkBluegrass.com
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of original material performed with un-

matched instrumental prowess.
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THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS (Sat)

The Steep Canyon Rangers’ performances
always serve the music first. Their instru-
mental execution is melodic, conversational
and precise; their original songs are emo-
tionally resonant; and their heartfelt vocal
harmonies are exquisitely crafted. The
Steeps toured the world with Steve Martin
and won the 2011 IBMA Entertainer of the
Year award. They’ve recorded with Edie
Brickell, Paul McCartney and the Dixie
Chicks. Having won the 2006 IBMA Emerg-
ing Artist of the Year award, they also
earned a 2012 Grammy for Best Bluegrass
The Wood Brothers Album. No Depression says of their 12th re-
lease, “Out in the Open”, “The spare instru-
mentation, the poignant honesty of the
lyrics and the palpable images of life on the
road create an enduring and affecting
beauty.” The Steeps are: Michael Ashworth
(vocals, percussion, guitar & mandolin);
Michael Guggino (vocals, mandolin & man-
dola); Woody Platt; (vocals & guitar); Nicky
Sanders (fiddle, piano & vocals); Graham
Sharp (vocals, banjo, guitar & harmonica);
and Barrett Smith (upright bass).
www.steepcanyon.com
THE WOOD BROTHERS (Fri)

Songs From The Road Band The Wood Brothers released “Ways Not To
Lose”, on the legendary Blue Note label in
2006 after celebrated careers performing
separately in national acts. Bassist Chris
Wood already had legions of devoted fans
as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood,
while his brother, Oliver, played guitar with
Tinsley Ellis and toured with King Johnson.
With percussionist Jano Rix added as a 3rd
member, they rose to headliner status. The
brothers have refined a soulful blend of
murder ballads, heartsick blues, and back-
porch folk-funk. Oliver’s earthy vocals and
sturdy compositions helped the band gain a
substantial fan base. Chris Wood developed
his extraordinary bass chops studying with
bassist Dave Holland. Of their new release,
“One Drop of Truth”, Rolling Stone says;
“The trio drifts effortlessly between styles as
diverse as plaintive country folk and electri-
fied blues funk, toying with unrelated ideas
as never before.” www.thewoodbros.com u
Steep Canyon Rangers
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Boston Bluegrass Union Presents

The 34th Annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival
February 15 to 17, 2019
Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, MA
Plan to Join Us Presidents’ Day Weekend 2019

Artist Line-Ups to be announced at www.bbu.org
Two Festival Stages * Friday Master Classes * Over 50 Workshops
Joe Val Bluegrass Academy for Kids * Sunday Night Wind-Up Hoe-Down Dance Party
BBU Also Hosts Concerts, Kids Jam, Jam’n Weekend, and other Bluegrass Events Throughout the Year
Celebrating our 42nd Anniversary
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A Who’s Who of Bluegrass

In the Beautiful Catskill Mountains
Walsh Farm • Oak Hill, NY • July 19-22 2018
Host Band: Dry Branch Fire Squad • Artist-in-Residence: Billy Strings
The Del McCoury Band • The Sam Bush Band • The Wood Brothers
Hot Rize 40th Anniversary • Jerry Douglas • Steep Canyon Rangers
The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band • Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver • Della Mae • Dailey & Vincent • Sierra Hull
Flatt Lonesome • Songs From The Road Band • Molly Tuttle • Rapidgrass
Design and layout by Mary Burdette

The Lonely Heartstring Band • Front Country • New Orleans Suspects
The Hillbenders • Horseshoes & Hand Grenades • Fireside Collective
Joe Newberry and April Verch • Lindsay Lou • Mile Twelve • Kaia Kater
Country Current • Mountain Ride • Beg Steal or Borrow • Dirty Grass Players
Quickstep w/ John Kirk & Trish Miller • Man About a Horse • Cane Mill Road
Ginny Mules • Colebrook Road • Meadow Mountain • Mark Lavengood Band
Berklee College of Music Student Showcase w/Tony Trischka • And more!
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