Three days of The Del McCoury Band
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Vince Gill • Dierks Bentley • Keller Williams and The Keels • David Grisman Bluegrass Experience • Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet feat. Bela Fleck
Sam Bush Band • Punch Brothers feat. Chris Thile • Railroad Earth
• Davisson Brothers Band • Steep Canyon Rangers • David Bromberg & the Angel Band • Emmitt - Nershi Band • Great American Taxi • Jon Fishman • Dre's Rude Awakening • Adrienne Young • Lee Boys • Dan Paisley & the Southern Grass • Ronnie Bowman • Mike Garris & Area 51
McCoury Music and High Sierra Music Present The 1st Annual DelFest
May 23-25, 2008
Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD
Bluegrass master Del McCoury just announced he would be hosting a world-class music festival over Memorial Day weekend in 2008. In addition to traditional stage sets by the wide range of artists, attendees can expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, and various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy. Though the inaugural lineup is still being built, it’s clear that the bluegrass patriarch’s wide-ranging appeal and cross-genre friendships are shaping the 3-day program.
Rounding out the program, Delfest will include a band competition, with the winners invited to return for a regular set at the following year’s gathering. Yet while music will be central to Delfest, every aspect of the festival experience will be shaped by its host’s concern for and appreciation of the fans. “I’ve had opportunities to host a festival before,” says McCoury, “but I always thought that if I was going to do it, I’d want to make sure that it was done right.”
The festival will offer interactive children's programs, a craft fair featuring regional and international artisans, and an eclectic food court along with the chance to simply relax and camp with good friends in a festive environment.
DELFEST 2008 INITIAL LINE-UP
Three days of The Del McCoury Band • Vince Gill • Dierks Bentley • Keller Williams and The Keels • David Grisman Bluegrass Experience • Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet feat. Bela Fleck • Sam Bush Band • Punch Brothers feat. Chris Thile • Railroad • Davisson Brothers Band Earth plus many more to be announced!
For info and tickets visit:
http://www.delfest.com
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DELFEST - MAY 23, 24 & 25th's Friend Space (Top 20)
I snuck into the opry in the 80s, witness over 200 performances a year, 5/24/08 with Vince GIll, Sam Bush, David Grisman, And Jon Fishman was the best Show I have Ever WItnessed! Peace, Byrd
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! We came up from Florida and it was well worth the trip! Del-yeah!! I didn't really understand how the last band fit into the mix but other than that it was top notch!! Saturday night all-star jam was amazing! We will be back next year!! I upload some pictures come check 'em out.
Wow, the comments on this page about the festival are great. I also, had a wonderful time working(doing massages)and dancing to the great music. I can't wait until next year!
Like the song goes - "I am an old woman, named after my mother" - and, I swear, Delfest was THE best time of my life! Please consider having a smaller version in the fall. What a beautiful location, drawing only the most beautiful people for the best beautiful music. Bless you, Delfest. Bless you big time! The Mother of Festivals - Bless you and Thank you from the core of my soul!
We had a wonderful time! It was the most relaxed, fun festival we have ever attended. We will be back next year for sure!! Thank you so much for putting it on!
Del YEAH! DelFest (DelUride) was one Del-iscious finger-pickin' good music fest. Thanks for the best bluegrass festival ever, and CONGRATS Del on your 50 years of hard work at having a good time! You sure picked the perfect location, look fwd to celebrating in Cumberland w/the McCoury family yearly! About time my Maryland gets a 3-day music & camping festival, now that the other 49 states have. The sound of that train rolling around the fairgrounds at all hours of the fest will remind us that you've put ole Cumberland back on the map and returned the mountain music back to the peaks & valleys in them thar hills of Maryland.
I was crossing the rail tracks after letting my dogs out to play, when there comes Del McCoury in a golf cart on his way to the Banjo seminar...and what a wonderful smile he had on his face...a great festival,Del and family. Thank you. Jennifer
http://bt. etree. org and www. archive. org have downloads from the festival. I had such a great time, the McCoury family was so hospital. I loved every bit of it. Thank you so much!
we had such a wonderful time, can't wait for next year, thank you so much for putting on this awesome festival thats a little closer to home. DEl YEah!!!
Whoo Hoo; 2 weeks to go. Dancing to my pal Vince's Band and Eating good food vended by other good friends at Yum It Up! What could be better. Pray for good weather.
