9th Annual Bluegrass Returns to its Roots This Friday & Saturday
04/21/2010 06:59
April 23-24, 2010, in the newly renovated
indoor Diamond Lake Resort Theater.
J.D. Crowe and The New South will headline...
Owensboro Concerts, LLC presents the
9th Annual Bluegrass Returns
to its Roots Festival,
April 23-24, 2010, in the newly renovated indoor Diamond Lake Resort Theater. J.D. Crowe and The New South will headline the 9th annual event which was held 7 years at The Executive Inn Rivermont and in 2009 at the RiverPark Center. Local and regional bluegrass artists will also take the stage. Diamond Lake Resort offers a different atmosphere where one can enjoy the sounds of bluegrass. Campers, bluegrass fans, and families can experience a very special event at a spectacular location. Ole South Barbeque, bluegrass workshops, showcases, jamming, clogging and more will make this one festival that you will not want to miss!
Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, April 23, 2010: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Open jamming on the main stage. A chance for individuals and bands to show their talent and share with the audience. Sign up when you arrive and get ready to take the stage!
Saturday, April 24, 2010:
Bluegrass Showcase Bands Diamond Lake Theater Main Stage
10:00-10:45 a.m. Chasin’ Chickens
11:00-11:45 a.m. Blackberry Jam
12:00 Noon-12:30 p.m. Emily Wills & The Whitelys
12:30-1:00 p.m. Sweet T
1:00-1:45 p.m. The Clabber Boys
2:00-2:45 p.m. Grandview Junction
3:00-3:45 p.m. Up N Gone
4:00-4:45 p.m. The Kings Highway
5:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner Break
Ole South Barbeque, The Diamond Lake Grill, Pizza & Ice Cream Shoppe
6:30 p.m. SHOWTIME Doors Open 5:30 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies Judge Gene Lanham
Tribute to America and to Kentucky by Owensboro’s own Randy Lanham
The Bluegrass Allstars and Barry Lanham’s Foot Stompin’ Express Troupe
6:45-7:25 p.m. County Line Bluegrass
7:30-8:15 p.m. The Kings Highway
8:30 p.m. J.D. Crowe and the New South
Bluegrass Workshops Pavilion C
1:00-1:30 p.m. Mandolin - Mark Hargis - The Kings Highway
1:30-2:00 p.m. Vocal Harmony - Mark Hargis/John Johnston - The Kings Highway
2:00-2:30 p.m. Dobro - Mike Hobson - Up N Gone
2:30-3:00 p.m. Guitar - Veronica Lassiter - Mountain Harmony
4:00-5:00 p.m. Clogging - Barry Lanham and the Foot Stompin’ Express Troupe
Complimentary shuttle service throughout the festival by Lampkin Family Farms
Open jamming throughout the event at various locations.
FOR TICKETS:
www.owensboroconcerts.com or call 270-302-5260
Diamond Lake Resorts 270-229-4900 for tickets and camping information
Even Steven Locations: 270-683-3226 3400 Old Hartford Road
270-771-4998 Highway 56 West
270-785-3616 7155 Highway 81
Ole South Barbeque: 270-926-6464 3523 Highway 54
Hotel Packages and Special Room Rate Available:
Fully renovated Ramada Inn 270-685-3941 or Days Inn 270-684-9621
April 23-24, 2010, in the newly renovated indoor Diamond Lake Resort Theater. J.D. Crowe and The New South will headline the 9th annual event which was held 7 years at The Executive Inn Rivermont and in 2009 at the RiverPark Center. Local and regional bluegrass artists will also take the stage. Diamond Lake Resort offers a different atmosphere where one can enjoy the sounds of bluegrass. Campers, bluegrass fans, and families can experience a very special event at a spectacular location. Ole South Barbeque, bluegrass workshops, showcases, jamming, clogging and more will make this one festival that you will not want to miss!
Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, April 23, 2010: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Open jamming on the main stage. A chance for individuals and bands to show their talent and share with the audience. Sign up when you arrive and get ready to take the stage!
Saturday, April 24, 2010:
Bluegrass Showcase Bands Diamond Lake Theater Main Stage
10:00-10:45 a.m. Chasin’ Chickens
11:00-11:45 a.m. Blackberry Jam
12:00 Noon-12:30 p.m. Emily Wills & The Whitelys
12:30-1:00 p.m. Sweet T
1:00-1:45 p.m. The Clabber Boys
2:00-2:45 p.m. Grandview Junction
3:00-3:45 p.m. Up N Gone
4:00-4:45 p.m. The Kings Highway
5:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner Break
Ole South Barbeque, The Diamond Lake Grill, Pizza & Ice Cream Shoppe
6:30 p.m. SHOWTIME Doors Open 5:30 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies Judge Gene Lanham
Tribute to America and to Kentucky by Owensboro’s own Randy Lanham
The Bluegrass Allstars and Barry Lanham’s Foot Stompin’ Express Troupe
6:45-7:25 p.m. County Line Bluegrass
7:30-8:15 p.m. The Kings Highway
8:30 p.m. J.D. Crowe and the New South
Bluegrass Workshops Pavilion C
1:00-1:30 p.m. Mandolin - Mark Hargis - The Kings Highway
1:30-2:00 p.m. Vocal Harmony - Mark Hargis/John Johnston - The Kings Highway
2:00-2:30 p.m. Dobro - Mike Hobson - Up N Gone
2:30-3:00 p.m. Guitar - Veronica Lassiter - Mountain Harmony
4:00-5:00 p.m. Clogging - Barry Lanham and the Foot Stompin’ Express Troupe
Complimentary shuttle service throughout the festival by Lampkin Family Farms
Open jamming throughout the event at various locations.
FOR TICKETS:
www.owensboroconcerts.com or call 270-302-5260
Diamond Lake Resorts 270-229-4900 for tickets and camping information
Even Steven Locations: 270-683-3226 3400 Old Hartford Road
270-771-4998 Highway 56 West
270-785-3616 7155 Highway 81
Ole South Barbeque: 270-926-6464 3523 Highway 54
Hotel Packages and Special Room Rate Available:
Fully renovated Ramada Inn 270-685-3941 or Days Inn 270-684-9621