Del McCoury Band
The most awarded group in the history of bluegrass music
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
One of the great bluegrass performers of all time
Kathy Mattea
Country and bluegrass superstar featured prominently in Ken Burns’ PBS filmSister Sadie
All star performers and winners of the IBMA 2019 vocal group of the year
Rhonda Vincent & the Rage
One of the best-loved talents on the bluegrass circuit, with world-class musicians
Appalachian Roadshow
Powerful presentation of the very soul of traditional Appalachian music
Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass
One of the best hard-driving bluegrass bands in the world
Kenny and Amanda Smith
Fine instrumental work with beautiful harmonies
Compton and Newberry
Two legends of old-time and early bluegrass, together again
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
Grammy-nominated instrumental and vocal masters
Alan Bibey and Grasstowne
Much-acclaimed band, with 2019 IBMA mandolin player of the year
Bill & the Belles
Innovative interpreters of vintage roots music
Irene Kelly
Brilliant songwriter and performer of captivating story songs
Pine Leaf Boys
High energy Cajun music direct from Louisiana
Tatianna Hargreaves & Allison de Groot
A deep dive into the heart of old-time mountain music
Henhouse Prowlers
Worldwide ambassadors of bluegrass music
Blue Octane
Mid-Atlantic regional favorites
Friday, December 6, 2019
The Herald Angels are a trio of women who play and sing traditional southern music in the most beautiful of styles. Besides Alice Gerrard, a talent of legendary status, they include Gail Gillespie of Carrboro, NC, a noted banjoist, fiddler, guitarist and singer who is currently the editor of the Old-Time Herald magazine, and West Virginia’s Kay Justice, a noted singer and guitarist known for her work in the mid to late 90s with Ginny Hawker.
8 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 420 Willa Road, Newark, Del. 19711
Tickets online now or at the door: Public $20; Seniors $17; BFOTM Members $15; Students with school ID $10; Ages 17 & under FREE!
More info: concerts@brandywinefriends.org, www.brandywinefriends.org, or (302) 321-6466
Brandywine Friends Regional Jam List
Below is a list of bluegrass or acoustic jams in the Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey region. If you know of changes in these jams or jams that are not included in this list send an email to bobslinden@yahoo.com. We would like to acknowledge the work of Ed Pollak to compile the initial list that this was drawn from.
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The International Bluegrass Music Association has named our 44th Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival as their 2016 IBMA Event of the Year!
Thanks to all of the great volunteers who work so hard to make the festival a success.
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BRANDYWINE FRIENDS CREATES PROJECT TO SUPPORT SLIPPERY-HILL
Our official Festival Photographer, Priscilla Warnock, now has a selection of photos she has taken at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festivals for sale on her web site. This includes many from the 2009-2011 festivals and a selection of shots from previous festivals, too. You have probably seen her work on the festival web site, in bluegrass magazines like Bluegrass Unlimited and even on a number of bluegrass CDs.