2012 Line UP

Friday

Carrol Ct Ramblers

The Carroll County Ramblers have always made it their goal to perform the best show possible for whatever audience they face. They've been pleasing audiences for over thirty years -- the young, the old, dyed in the wool bluegrass follower as well as the casual bluegrass listener. Judging by the reactions of their audiences, they've been meeting their goal successfully and will continue to strive to do so. The Carroll County Ramblers have made their mark in bluegrass music and are here to stay!

Mail Pouch Express

From the Musicfest in Bethlehem to the Carter Family Homestead in Hilton Virginia, the band has been a frequent favorite in the festival scene.  When they finally made it to the Lincoln Center Out of Doors for a summer concert series in New York, the band felt they had reached the pinnacle of success.
Recently, the band has begun performing again with the help of some original members as well as some newcomers. The revival is the brainchild of Dave Stever, leader, business manager, and founding member of the Mail Pouch Express. Dave’s heart has never left the Mail Pouch Express, or its fans, and he believes the music performed and recorded by the band over two decades ago deserves to be heard again

Big Valley Bluegrass

GINA ROSS (Guitar & Vocals) was born in the Lehigh Valley and lived in Nashville, Tennessee for 16 years where she performed original country music and was a frequent guest on the Ralph Emory Show. She is a gifted songwriter and one of her songs "Jesus in My Soul" was recorded by country music legend Johnny Cash.

KEITH KESTER (Bass & Vocals) was born in the Lehigh Valley and fell in love with bluegrass music at a very early age. No stranger to the stage, Keith has performed several times at Musicfest and regional bluegrass festivals.

PAUL SPRIET (Banjo & Vocals) was born in New Jersey and lists Earl Scruggs,  Bill Keith and Alan Munde as his influences. He has been playing banjo for over 37 years and teaches banjo in his spare time.

Plexigrass

Plexigrass was founded over 20 years ago with the intention of a group of talented musicians to play great bluegrass music. Over those twenty years, the outcome has been much more than that. The music is phenomenal and the bluegrass is what we like to call…Shatterproof !n

Home Spun Bluegrass

 Dedicated,to the preservation of Traditional Bluegrass Acoustic Music. The heart of Bluegrass.  Truly in the tradition of the Carter Family and the pure sound of early country and bluegrass music, Homespun will take you back to the early days of the music we all love

Jersey Corn Pickers

The Jersey Corn Pickers are a Philadelphia area bluegrass and acoustic music band that began when Mike McLane, Steve Gallatig and Harry Gambrill decided to get together in the summer of 2010 to begin recording the songs they’d been writing individually..  The typical Corn Picker show will be very high energy and include many original tunes along with traditional classics and some cool covers done Corn Picker style.

Keystone Mt Boys

The Keystone Mountain Boys are a band from Pennsylvania that play bluegrass in the old time style: high and lonesome. Soulful country harmony and crisp timing are the foundation of this emerging band, and their intense live performances celebrate the contributions of the first generation of bluegrass. The Keystone Mountain Boys are: Dan Douris on mandolin and harmony vocals, Mike Hlatky on bass and vocals, Ian Sigler on guitar and vocals, and Eric Waldron on banjo.

SATURDAY

Nu-Blu

Through the years, Nu-Blu has worked hard to develop a group that would give the listener a diverse experience. By mixing their original songs along with traditional material, and even incorporating songs from other genres, the group has certainly created a unique and driving blend of music that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Nu-Blu was founded by husband and wife team, Carolyn and Daniel Routh.  Carolyn, on bass, provides her trademark lead vocals with impressive clarity and vocal range and Daniel, on guitar, brings his songwriting and vocal talents to the group. The two young guns, Levi Austin (banjo and vocals) and Austin Koener (mandolin) fill out the ranks providing the band with a solid and talented backbone.

Dan Paisley

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers.  
His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass

Darren Beachley

Darren Beachley’s voice may be one of the most recognized in acoustic/bluegrass/roots music today. He’s been touring and playing professionally for over 30 years. His emotive vocals are only surpassed by the passion that he sings each line with in a voice that truly comes straight from his heart. His musical journey started as a mere child at the foot of many of Washington DC’s greats.

Carrol County

The Carroll County Ramblers have always made it their goal to perform the best show possible for whatever audience they face. They've been pleasing audiences for over thirty years -- the young, the old, dyed in the wool bluegrass follower as well as the casual bluegrass listener. Judging by the reactions of their audiences, they've been meeting their goal successfully and will continue to strive to do so. The Carroll County Ramblers have made their mark in bluegrass music and are here to stay!

Mail Pouch Express

From the Musicfest in Bethlehem to the Carter Family Homestead in Hilton Virginia, the band has been a frequent favorite in the festival scene.  When they finally made it to the Lincoln Center Out of Doors for a summer concert series in New York, the band felt they had reached the pinnacle of success.
Recently, the band has begun performing again with the help of some original members as well as some newcomers. The revival is the brainchild of Dave Stever, leader, business manager, and founding member of the Mail Pouch Express. Dave’s heart has never left the Mail Pouch Express, or its fans, and he believes the music performed and recorded by the band over two decades ago deserves to be heard again

Plexigrass

Plexigrass was founded over 20 years ago with the intention of a group of talented musicians to play great bluegrass music. Over those twenty years, the outcome has been much more than that. The music is phenomenal and the bluegrass is what we like to call…Shatterproof !n

Keystone Mt Boys

The Keystone Mountain Boys are a band from Pennsylvania that play bluegrass in the old time style: high and lonesome. Soulful country harmony and crisp timing are the foundation of this emerging band, and their intense live performances celebrate the contributions of the first generation of bluegrass. The Keystone Mountain Boys are: Dan Douris on mandolin and harmony vocals, Mike Hlatky on bass and vocals, Ian Sigler on guitar and vocals, and Eric Waldron on banjo.

SUNDAY

Darren Beachley

Darren Beachley’s voice may be one of the most recognized in acoustic/bluegrass/roots music today. He’s been touring and playing professionally for over 30 years. His emotive vocals are only surpassed by the passion that he sings each line with in a voice that truly comes straight from his heart. His musical journey started as a mere child at the foot of many of Washington DC’s greats.

Nu-Blu

Through the years, Nu-Blu has worked hard to develop a group that would give the listener a diverse experience. By mixing their original songs along with traditional material, and even incorporating songs from other genres, the group has certainly created a unique and driving blend of music that keeps audiences coming back for more.
Nu-Blu was founded by husband and wife team, Carolyn and Daniel Routh.  Carolyn, on bass, provides her trademark lead vocals with impressive clarity and vocal range and Daniel, on guitar, brings his songwriting and vocal talents to the group. The two young guns, Levi Austin (banjo and vocals) and Austin Koener (mandolin) fill out the ranks providing the band with a solid and talented backbone.

Dan Paisley

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers.  
His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass

Mail Pouch Express

From the Musicfest in Bethlehem to the Carter Family Homestead in Hilton Virginia, the band has been a frequent favorite in the festival scene.  When they finally made it to the Lincoln Center Out of Doors for a summer concert series in New York, the band felt they had reached the pinnacle of success.
Recently, the band has begun performing again with the help of some original members as well as some newcomers. The revival is the brainchild of Dave Stever, leader, business manager, and founding member of the Mail Pouch Express. Dave’s heart has never left the Mail Pouch Express, or its fans, and he believes the music performed and recorded by the band over two decades ago deserves to be heard again

Big Valley

GINA ROSS (Guitar & Vocals) was born in the Lehigh Valley and lived in Nashville, Tennessee for 16 years where she performed original country music and was a frequent guest on the Ralph Emory Show. She is a gifted songwriter and one of her songs "Jesus in My Soul" was recorded by country music legend Johnny Cash.

KEITH KESTER (Bass & Vocals) was born in the Lehigh Valley and fell in love with bluegrass music at a very early age. No stranger to the stage, Keith has performed several times at Musicfest and regional bluegrass festivals.

PAUL SPRIET (Banjo & Vocals) was born in New Jersey and lists Earl Scruggs,  Bill Keith and Alan Munde as his influences. He has been playing banjo for over 37 years and teaches banjo in his spare time.