DelFest 2009 Announces Performers

After much anticipation, bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury and WAMU’s Bluegrass Country’s Katy Daley announced the initial lineup for the 3rd Annual DelFest live on air this morning.
Along with the Del McCoury Band and Del’s sons’ spinoff, The Travelin’ McCourys, next year’s featured artists include Yonder Mountain String Band, The Avett Brothers, Keller Williams and Friends featuring Jeff Austin and Keith Moseley, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Railroad Earth, Dailey & Vincent and others (see below for full list). 
DelFest will be held Thursday, May 27, through Sunday, May 30, 2010 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD.  It originated from the desire to create a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury music while creating a forum for world-class musical collaborations and to showcase fresh new talent with a down-home feeling.
In addition to traditional stage sets by these world-class artists, attendees can again expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy, intimate appearances and picking sessions. DelFest will also include a band competition, with the winners invited to return for a regular set at the following year’s gathering. For the second year, Delfest will be immediately preceded by a 3-day Music Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys, where all levels of musicians can learn from their heroes (the Academy will take place May 25, 26, and 27).
 
A limited number of early bird passes are on sale now, as well as DELuxe Experience (VIP) packages and RV passes.  For detailed information and to purchase tickets, visit www.delfest.com. Four-day passes are available for $110, while $99 will get you a 3-day pass.

DelFest Performers:
The Del McCoury Band (three performances over the weekend)
Yonder Mountain String Band
The Avett Brothers
Keller Williams & Friends featuring Jeff Austin and Keith Moseley
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
Railroad Earth
Dailey & Vincent
The Travelin’ McCourys
Mountain Heart
Joe Craven
Larry Keel & Natural Bridge
Greensky Bluegrass
The Hillbilly Gypsies
Many more to be announced!
 
Tickets on sale now at delfest.com
$110  4-day pass; $99 3-day pass (prices good through January 11, 2010)