Jul 21
Bean Blossom announces Uncle Pen Days lineup for September 24-27
Bean Blossom, IN — The 34th Annual Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival will be held September 24-27, 2008 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park & Campground in Brown County, Indiana. The 4-day event includes a stellar line-up of over 25 bluegrass bands, instrument and vocal workshops, jam sessions, camping, food, vendors, flea market and fellowship.
This year’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductee is Carlton Haney creator of the first multi-day bluegrass festival. The induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008.
The Uncle Pen Days Festival hosts the top bluegrass bands in the bluegrass industry including performances by: Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys, J. D. Crowe & The New South, Lonesome River Band, The Grascals, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, IIIrd Tyme Out, Cherryholmes, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Xpress, Dale Ann Bradley, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, James Monroe & The Midnight Ramblers, Ralph Stanley II, Dave Evans & River Bend, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, David Parmley & Continental Divide, The Gibson Brothers, Karl Shiflett & The Big Country Show, Larry Stephenson Band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, James King Band, Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers, Ronnie Reno & Reno Tradition, Country Gentlemen Tribute Band with Bill Yates & Friends, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, and Eddie & Martha Adcock.
Emcees for the festival will be Sam Jackson, Cary Fields, and George Riddle.
Advanced tickets can be purchased by September 1, 2008: Wed $20, Thurs $25, Fri $30, Sat $30 and a 4 day combo package price of $90. Children 12 & under FREE, when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online at www.beanblossom.com or by phone 800-414-4677.
Festival ticket includes, admission to Bluegrass Hall of Fame, Country Star Museum and Uncle Pen’s cabin tour; and all music and instrument workshops scheduled. There will be plenty of food concessions and merchants. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun. Shows rain or shine.
The 34th Annual Bill Monroe Hall of Fame & Uncle Days is sponsored by Bluegrass Now Magazine, Rebel Records, Bluegrass Radio Network, and Hope River Entertainment.
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