On May 12, 2012 the third annual Loudoun Bluegrass Festival will come to the Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds, just outside Leesburg, VA, featuring great music, BBQ, open jam sessions, kids’ shows, workshops, and pickin’ contests with cash prizes.
The Loudoun Bluegrass Festival is presented by Rotary Club of Dulles International Airport. All profits help pay tuition for deserving local students who otherwise could not afford college.
Headlining the event will be Lonesome River Band. Band member Sammy Shelor was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame, was the Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year, and most recently won the Steve Martin Award for Excellence which was presented on the David Letterman Show.
In addition, other nationally-recognized bands, Big Chimney, The Hot Seats and the Chance McCoy Band will perform.
Pickin’ competitions in Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar and Mandolin will showcase some incredible talent. We are honored to have Grammy Award winning bluegrass artist, John Starling, a founding member of the Seldom Scene as one of the judges in the competition. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in each discipline.
Workshops will be provided by well-known local musicians. See www.BluegrassLoudoun.com for more information on how to pre-register for the workshops and contests as well as for more information and any of the activities.
Get your tickets online NOW at www.BluegrassLoudoun.com and save 25% on the cost of adult tickets! Tickets are only $15 in advance.
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