The Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival Announces the 2019 Festival Lineup

PALISADE, Colo., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival packs out Riverbend Park every year with the nation's top bluegrass performers and the country's biggest bluegrass fans. This year's lineup does not disappoint, as it features some of of the scenes most sought after musicians, new upcoming stars and local favorites.

The Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Festival will kick off on Friday, June 14, 2019 and will be featuring the popular pickin' sounds of Rising Appalachia, The Lil' Smokies, Jon Stickley Trio, Rapidgrass and more. Festival goers can enjoy three full days and nights of riveting guitars, blazin' fiddles, passionate songwriting and breathtaking Colorado views.

See the full lineup below:

Friday, June 14, 2019

Wood Belly– Playing traditional sounds with modern songwriting styles, this Colorado favorite, was recently nominated for the 2018 IBMA awards and was awarded first place at the 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest.

Chain Station– Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get 'em out on the dance floor string band, born high in the mountains of Colorado. This Denver based band is known for Americana roots and delightful vocal harmonies.

Lonesome Days – This 5-piece, high-energy, modern bluegrass ensemble, blends heartfelt songwriting and powerful precise instrumentation to create an undeniable groove. This band was a favorite at the 2017 festival and has since added Eve Panning on Fiddle, creating even more of a following in the national bluegrass arena.

Rapidgrass - Colorado bluegrass at its finest. Rapidgrass celebrates the mountains and beauty of Colorado through true instrumental expression. Well known for their contribution to the Colorado scene, their creation of the Rapidgrass festival and their eclectic mix of classical, gypsy, bluegrass, pop, swing and other world rhythms.

Palisade Super Jam – Every year, the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival invites the year's top artists to collaborate for an impromptu night of great music and spontaneous remixes. Artists from various groups come together to create a one-of-a-kind, magical moment.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Lanie Lou and the Bird Dogs – Releasing their fist studio album in spring 2019, this Montana-based band has gained a dedicated following and won multiple awards for their energetic, folk-rock based sounds, four part harmonies and danceable original sounds.

Chatham County Line– Furthering North Carolina's acoustic heritage, Chatham County Line brings to the stage an unadulterated bluegrass sound. Combining the rich traditional sounds of mandolin, guitar and banjo with warm, poetic lyrics and harmonies, this group continues to provide matchless performances since their debut in 2003.

Jon Stickley Trio– Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio, which combines Stickley's innovative flatpicking guitar with the sultry-spacy melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin along with classically trained and heavily jazz influenced drummer Hunter Deacon to create textural soundscapes.

Rising Appalachia – This sister-led folk band is rooted in Americana traditions. From the time they were young girls at fiddle camp to their international tours throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe, the ability to bring people together through harmony and music has guided them into a world of folk songs, storytelling, thick rhythms and southern soul.

Sunday, June 16, 2019

A gypsy grass morning - Easy into your Sunday with enlightening gypsy grass performed by a variety of regional artists.

Rainbow Girls – Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk trio hailing from the coasts of California. Comprised of three unique musical talents, they seamlessly combine soul-touching harmonies, varitextured instrumentals and poignant lyrical content into an unusually beautiful sonic tapestry.

John Craigie - Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. Recently, that trail twisted and turned into new territory for the Portland, OR performer who The Stranger appropriately dubbed, "the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg." His music speaks loud to both audiences and fellow artists.

Little Smokies- When people see The Lil Smokies setting up their acoustic instruments, they're often unprepared for the electric energy they generate. The band captures that same dynamic presence on their most recent album, Changing Shades, delivering their exceptional songwriting and bluegrass roots with the punch of a rock band.

Early Bird tickets are now available. Learn more about the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival online at: https://www.palisademusic.com

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