November 8th, 9th & 10th -2012
Wow! The fall bluegrass festival is shaping up to be a fantastic line-up. The acts listed below are booked with a couple more possibilities in the works. We will keep you informed as soon as the information becomes available so check back often!
The Grascals
Great musicians will always find a way to make good music, but for great musicians to make great music, they must form a bond – one that, more often than not, goes beyond the purely musical to the personal. For The Grascals, that bond has been forged at the intersection of personal friendships, shared professional resumes and an appreciation for the innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for more than forty years. As their releases prove, The Grascals’ rare musical empathy gives them an unerring ear for just the right touch to illuminate each offering’s deepest spirit – whether they’re digging into one of their original songs or reworking a bluegrass classic or pop standard.
Marty Raybon
How does one describe the talent and career of Marty Raybon in only a few paragraphs? Throughout his epic journey, spanning nearly three decades, Marty has produced a remarkable list of career accomplishments including; multiple number one singles, top selling albums, CMA, ACM, IBMA, and Grammy Awards, along with scores of other accolades. Collectively, his contributions to the recording industry have sold well into the millions and he has performed literally thousands of live concerts at four corners of the earth. But what does all that really say about Marty Raybon?
Lost and Found
Lost and Found was Formed in 1973, the original lineup of the Lost & Found bluegrass band consisted of bass player Allen Mills, banjo player Gene Parker, mandolin player Dempsey Young and guitarist Roger Handy. The band became quite popular playing bluegrass festivals, with Mills’ exceptional songwriting contributing much to the group’s fame; “Love of the Mountains,” recorded by the original lineup, has become a contemporary bluegrass standard. In addition to contemporary songs, the band also recorded more traditional fare, such as “The Man Who Wrote ‘Home Sweet Home’ Never Was a Married Man.” Most of their albums feature similar material, and the band continues to be a strong positive force in contemporary bluegrass music.
The band first recorded for Outlet Records in 1975, then achieved wider fame after it signed with Roanoke’s Rebel Records in 1982. By the mid-’90s, only Allen Mills and DempseyYoung had stayed, recruiting guitarist Berry Berrier and banjo player Lynwood Lunsford as replacements. Through out the years Lost and Found has had many talented member of the band, including Ronnie Bowman, Shane Bartley, Greg Luck, Jody King, Ben Green along with others. As of today, the band is made up by Allen Mills on bass, Scottie Sparks on Guitar, Ronald Smith on banjo and newest member Scot Napier on Mandolin replacing the legendary Dempsey Young who passed away December 10, 2006.
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Special Consensus
Special Consensus is a superb bluegrass outfit in a classic vein but with more than enough modern sensibilities to attract every ear in this now pleasantly fractionating genre. The vocals are spotless, the playing as shiny as a newly minted penny, and music like this is the reason people come to love bluegrass… Special Consensus approaches this hallowed American musical form with boundless energy and an aesthetic reverence that tickles the ribs, tugs at the heart, and puts a restless two-step in boots and bare feet. The lead cut, Signs, is emblematic of the entire [new] CD, bursting with high spirits, energy refusing to sit still, precision so tight you can set your watch by it, and pure musicality so infectious that there lives nary a soul that will be able to turn its born and bred ears from tilting leeward to get a better listen…
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Louisiana Grass
The Louisiana Grass is a high energy, entertaining group that provides a mixture of hard core bluegrass with the sounds of the bayou country. A combination of good “driving” music and spontaneous humor make all of their shows truly unique. If you have never had the opportunity to catch a live Louisiana Grass show, you owe it to yourself to do so. You will definitely be entertained and will probably not want to miss another one. Seeing a Louisiana Grass show has been aptly described as sitting in the band’s living room and them welcoming you into their home. Enjoy your trip to the bayou!
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The Harpers
A fresh sound of hard driving bluegrass gospel!
Gaylon, Katrina, Dalton, Dillon and Hannah are committed to their Lord and each other. The Harper Family’s top priority is to share their hope and faith in the True, Living God through songs and testimonies to anyone who will lend an ear. May the whole world hear of His marvelous works.
The Hartley Family Bluegrass Band
The Hartley Family is a seven-member bluegrass band that combines traditional, gospel, and original/modern bluegrass with storytelling. They have narrowly escaped breaking stages and knocking each other senseless in high-powered moves around the central microphone for five years now, and have left people laughing at bluegrass festivals, churches, state parks, schools, and special events from LA to MN to NY. Their goal is to honor God and bring joy to people! The Hartley Family: close relatives who bring a new meaning to bluegrass!
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For a special treat this fall is some of Mountain View’s very own Music Roots pickers. These guys and gals may be kids but their talent level exceeds the ages by years! The Music Roots programs throughout the year are some of the most attended shows of the season. Folks come from all over to take in the excitement and music skills of the young entertainers.
A few of the acts are listed below:
The Cobb Brothers
Clancey & the Rag Tags
The Mickler Sisters
The Cloggers will also be in action and are sure to dazzle you with their high energy!
Keep checking back regularly because other acts are in negotiations as we speak and will be added soon! This should be a spectacular festival so don’t dare miss it!!
