The Midtown Bluegrass Series: Sunday Ramble in the Park continues on Sunday, May 17 with a free concert by the Vickie Vaughn Band. The music starts at 5 p.m., but come out early for special music-themed kids' activities - this month, starting at 4 p.m., local musicians Lynda Dawson & Jamie Dawson will facilitate a youth jam for school-aged students who play fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass! Lynda also teaches the popular songwriting sessions at PineCone's Bluegrass Camps for Youth, and she'll be one of the instructors at the NEW Bluegrass Jam Camp in Cary Aug. 10-14!
Centered on powerful vocals and poignant songwriting, the Vickie Vaughn Band
serves a unique brand of bluegrass that blends tradition with youthful
funk and energy. Their sets engage a wide variety of audiences by
combining the songs of artists such as Bill Monroe, Cat Stevens, Bob
Dylan, and John Prine with originals and classic instrumentals. They are
among the 30 bands selected by IBMA as part of
this year's official Bluegrass Ramble showcases during the World of
Bluegrass - get a sneak preview of this exciting band for free in North Hills! Last year, they were nominated for the IBMA Momentum Award for Band of the Year, and they are keeping the momentum this year!
Their
debut EP, produced by Grammy-winner Ronnie McCoury, is scheduled for
release this month. And they have another full season of touring ahead,
with key stops at Delfest in Cumbelrand, MD and another appearance at
ROMP. When not on the road, you can find the band
playing at their usual haunts in Nashville— The Station Inn, Music City
Roots and The Country Music Hall of Fame. The funky yet traditional
five piece band is led by the big-voiced, bass playing western Kentucky native Vaughn. Her band
is stellar and well rounded with Justin Hiltner’s innovative arch-top
banjo styling, mandolinist Casey Cambell’s blend of creativity and
tradition, fast-fingered guitarist Zach White, and the tasty fiddling of
Maggie White.

This
series of free concerts is sponsored by PNC with additional support
from beverage sponsor Bud Light. This is the second year that PineCone and Midtown Events have partnered to bring a series of bluegrass
concerts to North Hills.
Other artists who will perform this season include:
- The Bankesters – June 21, 2015
- Flatt Lonesome – Aug. 16, 2015
- Billy Strings & Don Julin – Sept. 20, 2015
- Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen – Oct. 18, 2015
All concerts begin at 5 p.m. and are FREE and open to the public. At 4 p.m., bring the kids out early for special activities designed to appeal particularly to kids and families!
*Information courtesy of PineCone
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