Mempho Music Festival returns with a musical vengeance

October 15, 2021
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As Covid-19 ravaged the globe, the concert industry was hit harder than most. Touring musicians, their crews, music venues…few were spared the hardship of a world that just shut down. As vaccines became readily available, though, there was a glimmer of hope; the industry adapted, and music fans once again were able to watch the bands they love. 2021 Mempho Music Fest, headlined by Widespread Panic and the Avett Brothers, returned the first weekend of October and provided a cathartic release for bands and fans alike.

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Marcus King announces Four of a Kind MusicCares benefit

July 8, 2020
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Marcus King's Four of a Kind

Marcus King has announced a four-night livestream series, Four of a Kind, Live From Nashville, benefitting MusiCares and airing every Monday from July 13 through August 3. The event will be filmed in Nashville and each will have its own concept and roster of unique guests.

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Leftover Salmon, Jerry Douglas, and Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene added to DelFest 2020

January 29, 2020
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Delfest 2020

Del McCoury’s DelFest has added Leftover Salmon, The Jerry Douglas Band, Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, and others to its 2020 lineup. This year’s installment of the festival will take place over Memorial Day weekend (May 21 to 24) in Cumberland, MD at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.

DelFest 2020 announces intial lineup

November 21, 2019
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Delfest 2020

DelFest, the festival held by Del McCoury and his family, has announced the intial lineup for 2020. Taking place in Cumberland, Maryland at the Allegany County Fairgrounds from May 21-24, the first batch of artists includes the Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Strings, and more.

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Hot August Music Festival 2019

September 12, 2019
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Hot August Music Festival takes place every year in Cockeysville, Maryland. The 2019 edition had a solid lineup, headlined by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The lineup was diverse; the top of it was rounded out by Billy Strings, Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band, Samantha Fish, and Turkuaz.

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Jeff Austin Tribute concert lineup announced

July 30, 2019
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What The Night Brings – a tribute to Jeff Austin – will be held on November 4 in Denver, Colorado at the Mission Ballroom. All proceeds will go to the Jeff Austin Family fund. The event will feature performances by Austin’s former bandmates, contemporaries and collaborators.

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