THURSDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Admission is $18
Nothin Fancy Bluegrass
From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, comes one of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass genre, Nothin' Fancy. As a matter of fact, they won SPBGMA's award for Entertaining Group of the Year two years
in a row! Nothin' Fancy was formed as a bluegrass band in 1994 to compete in the East Coast Bluegrass Championship in Crimora, Virginia. After winning their auspicious debut, they have grown in popularity, released 8 full length
albums and one CD single, played the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the Lincoln Center in New York City, and the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Their strong vocals, powerful instrumentation, and energetic stage presence,
along with their friendly down-to-earth charm keeps people coming back for more. Nothin' Fancy is not just carrying on the tradition of bluegrass music; they are contributing to the creation of a new tradition within the acoustic
music genre. They are loved by festival-goers and bluegrass fans from the East to West Coast. Call for reservations today and discover why they are so loved.
Visit www.nothinfancybluegrass.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Admission is $18
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"Better buckle your seat belts before light hits byte on this set, her debut was no fluke. Whether she was holding back or just honed her chops more with 2 years of road work, Hassler is the future of bluegrass. With playing and singing
that can easily rival the great ladies at the fore of the form these days, Hassler doesn't need to elbow them aside as the drive, passion and pure musicality puts her toe to toe with them. Firmly establishing herself as a front runner,
this is not polite bluegrass, this is a high octane excursion that opens the ears and gets the blood flowing. Hot stuff." -MidwestRecord.com In July their song "I Can Go Back Anytime" was number 4 on Bluegrass Unlimited magazines national
survey, and has been on the charts for the past 10 months. There album CHHR2 was number 6 on the charts in the same month. This band is the future of bluegrass. Come find out for yourself why they call Carrie Hassler the Carrie Underwood
of bluegrass!
Visit www.carriehasslerandhardrain.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Admission is $18
The Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long Show
Having roots in the heart of the south, Elizabeth Long, or Lizzy as her friends and fans know her was born on a farm in Lincolnton, Georgia. While starting out on the piano, Lizzy soon took up the fiddle, guitar, autoharp,
bass, banjo, and mandolin, and has become an accomplished musician, alternating between these instruments as part of her entertainment repertoire. Continuing her quest for success, Lizzy has paired up with Little Roy Lewis from the
legendary Lewis Family. Little Roy is awfully hard to overlook. He makes sure that no one in the audience gets bored at any time. Little Roy has won awards as Entertainer as well as for his banjo playing. Little Roy learned to play banjo
when he was only six years old, and won a local talent contest for his playing when he was eight. Little Roy is multi-talented - he sings, plays many instruments, tells stories, and acts. He and his famous family, known as "America's First
Family of Bluegrass Gospel Music," were recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Hall of Honor. When you see this Duo, you are sure to notice Little Roy, and he'll make you smile.
Visit www.littleroyandlizzy.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 12th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Admission is $18
Larry Stephenson Band
Well-regarded among musicians as an excellent mandolinist, a significant number of industry and media music critics regard LARRY STEPHENSON as the premier high lead vocalist in bluegrass music today.
His distinctive, crystal clear voice towers over the band vocals, delivering a strong message, whether an old folk song, a 'brush arbor' gospel quartet or one of his many top ten trios that have graced the national bluegrass song charts.
During an illustrious career, he has performed for audiences throughout the U.S. and in Canada as well as for fans in a number of European countries. International appearances also include, U.S. State Department-sponsored concerts before
dignitaries in eastern nations. In February 2001 he garnered the "Contemporary Male Vocalist" award at the prestigious SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America) Music Awards and to his credit has gained the award
in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2008, making him a 5x recipient.
Visit www.larrystephensonband.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 8th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Admission is $18
The Special Consensus
The Special Consensus is a four person acoustic bluegrass band that began touring in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. The first band album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis. International
tours have since brought The Special Consensus to the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Ireland and South America. Songs from all of the band recordings since 1998 have appeared on the National Bluegrass Survey chart in Bluegrass Unlimited
and on the charts in Bluegrass Now. The Special Consensus repertoire features original compositions by band members and professional songwriters. The repertoire also includes traditional bluegrass standards (songs by Bill Monroe, Flatt and
Scruggs, etc.) and songs by artists from other musical genres (such as "Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin). As a result of this musical diversity, The Special Consensus has performed at the most traditional bluegrass festivals and has also been the
band to bridge the gap between traditional and progressive bands at more diverse festivals and fairs.
Visit www.specialc.com.