J.D. Crowe and the New South. Photo by Señor McGuire.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival, billed as Central Texas’ signature music event, is set to take place April 17-20 in Austin, TX. The festival will feature a variety of Roots, Bluegrass and Americana artists on 4 stages. Notable Bluegrass acts in the lineup include: David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, The Waybacks, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, JD Crowe and The New South, Peter Rowan and Friends, Infamous Stringdusters and Cadillac Sky .

With over two dozen bands, performance workshops, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, music store, youth talent competition, Thursday’s “Settle In” show and a Sunday gospel show at the campground stage and lots more, the festival offers something for the whole family.

Old Settler’s Music Festival benefits the following organizations and charities: Campfire Boys and Girls, Health Alliance for Musicians, Capital Area Food Bank a donation of canned food is appreciated

Tickets are available with the best deal being the 4 day pass (Thu-Sun) with camping for $135. A Three day pass (Fri-Sun) with Camping is $120. The festival also offers a “Platinum Pass - Friend of the Festival” package that includes 4 day pass with camping, campground electrical permit, festival t-shirt and poster, back stage hospitality area with complimentary lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday and an oppurtunity to mingle with the artists.

For more information visit Old Settler’s Music Festival online or call 888-512-7469.