Maryland

July 12-13 — Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music and Arts Festival - Westminster, MD. Artists scheduled to appear include: D. C. Bluegrass Union, Eastman String Band, The Nashville Bluegrass band, The Fairfield Four.

Nevada

July 11-13 — Bluegrass on the Comstock - Miner’s Park, Virginia City, NV. Artist on the schedule include: Sawmill Road, Bound to Ride, the Dalton Mountain Gang, Wild Horse Drive and more. Tickets are listed at $20 (Sat) and $15 (Sun.) or $30 dollars for a festival pass.

North Carolina

July 11-12 — Coot Williams Road Bluegrass Festival - Cherryville, NC. Bluegrass artists scheduled to perform include: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Nothin’ Fancy, Williams & Clark Expedition, Counterpoint, Drive South, Full Throttle and more. Cindy Baucom from “Knee Deep in Bluegrass” radio show will emcee. Single day tickets are $18 (Fri) and $25 (Sat) or a 2 day pass is $37 with children 12 and under free with paid adult.

July 11-13 — Music Fest ‘n Sugar Grove - Sugar Grove, NC. Bluegrass artists scheduled to perform include: The Kruger Brothers, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cadillac Sky, Back Porch Bluegrass, and many more. Tickets for the festival will be available at the gate.

Oregon

July 12 — Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival - Troutdale, OR. Artists scheduled to appear include: Lee Highway, Prairie Flyer, Ida Viper and the Bluegrass Youth Band. The Festival also features a 4 hour “Youth Grass Workshop” open to all youth 18 and under.

Pennsylvania

July 11-12 — Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - Reedsville, PA. Bluegrass Artists scheduled for the lineup include: the James King Band, Carolina Road, Remington Ryde, Lykens Valley Bluegrass, Texas Rose and more. Tickets are $15 (Fri.) and $25 (Sat.) or a festival pass is available for $40.

Tennessee

July 11-13 — Uncle Dave Macon Days - Murfreesboro, TN. In addition to several instument and dance contests, Uncle Dave Macon Days will present Bobby Osborne with the 2008 Uncle Dave Macon Heritage Award at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday.

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Del McCoury Band

Bluegrass master Del McCoury announced that he’ll be hosting a world-class music festival over Memorial Day weekend. Produced in association with High Sierra Music, the 1st Annual DelFest will build on McCoury’s record in presenting a popular New Year’s Eve concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, his success with his own McCoury Music label and, of course, his reputation as a legendary artist whose appeal crosses generations and genres to offer a festival experience stamped with the unique McCoury touch.

Though the inaugural lineup is still being finalized, it’s clear that the bluegrass patriarch’s wide-ranging appeal and cross-genre friendships are shaping the three-day program. In addition to appearances by the Del McCoury Band throughout the weekend, Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Keller Williams and The Keels, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Sam Bush, Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, Railroad Earth, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman, Jon Fishman (artist-at-large), Steep Canyon Rangers, Adrienne Young and The Lee Boys are among those already confirmed, many for multiple performances.

Each day’s schedule will also feature more intimate appearances, both at unique “playshops” - informal workshops where the emphasis will be on performance rather than instruction - and in late night indoor performances and picking sessions. Whether they’re “parking lot pickers” or music fans, festival-goers will have plenty of opportunities to interact with their favorite artists. Rounding out the program, Delfest will include a band competition, with the winners invited to return for a set at the following year’s gathering.

The festival will offer interactive children’s programs, a craft fair featuring regional and international artisans, and an eclectic food court along with the chance to simply relax and camp with good friends in gorgeous weather. Personally chosen by Del McCoury, Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD is a perfect location, nestled along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, convenient to four major airports and easily reached by rail or road, with ample tent and RV camping on site as well as plentiful lodging nearby.

The 1st Annual DelFest takes place Friday, May 23 through Sunday May 25, 2008 at the Allegany Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. Gates open at 8:00AM on May 23.

Tickets are on sale now at delfest.com. Discount three-day adult passes are $110 through March 10 or while supplies last. (Limited quantity available at this price.) Three-day pass for kids aged 6 to 12 are $30; 5 and under admitted free. On-site camping is included with all multi-day passes. On-site RV passes with hookups are $100. Premium VIP Packages include three-day festival passes, separate entry and camping areas, access to a VIP lounge near the main stage featuring a special viewing area, private port-o-johns, chair massage, a lounge area with beverages and snacks, admission to all late night performances, festival t-shirts, festival posters and drink tickets. These packages are designed for both individuals and groups of two. VIP Package 3 includes an RV pass with guaranteed, reserved hook-up. Prices range from $375 to $800.

Del McCoury Band’s Current Schedule:

• Mar 7 Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
• Mar 8 Argyle Bluegrass Festival - Argyle, TX
• Mar14 York Expo Center/Memorial Hall - York , PA
• Mar 15 The National - Richmond, VA
• Apr 2 7 New Orleans Jazz Festival - New Orleans, LA
• May 23-25 DELFEST - Cumberland, MD
• Jun 19 Telluride Bluegrass Festival - Telluride, CO
• Jun 22 Center for the Arts - Jackson, WY
• Jul 18 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival - Ancramdale, NY
• Jul 19 25th Annual Mineral BG Festival - Mineral, VA
• Aug 2 Sleeping Bear Dunegrass Festival - Empire, MI
• Aug 7 Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY
• Aug 8 Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival - Alburg, VT
• Aug 16 26th Annual Cherokee BG Festival - Cherokee, NC
• Aug 29 37th Annual Delaware Vly BG Fest - Woodstown, NJ
• Aug 31 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival - Bruswick, ME
• Sep 7-8 Dollywood Celebrity Theatre - Pigeon Forge, TN
• Sep 13 Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival - Flagstaff, AZ

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