9th Annual Bluegrass Returns to its Roots This Friday & Saturday

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