Lineup

Host Band: Slippery Creek

Slippery Creek is a group of young pickers from the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Focusing on the deep traditional roots, Slippery Creek brings that old time style of hard drivin’ bluegrass to today’s audience. With lonesome vocal harmonies and solid instrumental arrangements, they will take you back to the early days of the Grand Ole Opry.

Hancock & Shouse

After years of performing around the country, Arthur Hancock and Chris Shouse have made a lot of musical memories. Both enjoyed their time in the award winning bands The Wooks, The 23 String Band, and Wolfpen Branch. They are excited to continue making Kentucky Bluegrass music together and to represent their roots with some of the best musicians in the Kentucky scene today. Their music will have you moving in the best way. The band is excited to release 6 singles this spring starting March 2025. Four songs were penned by Shouse: “Runs Wild,” “Take it on the Chin,” “Throwaways,” and “Lexington.” Hancock contributed the tune “Why Do You Lie.” Arthur and Chris also recorded Arthur’s fathers song “Time Ole Faithful Friend of Mine.” The band recorded with Jeff Meyers at Tower Station in Lexington with Dan Willecke helping with production and mixing. Hancock & Shouse are proud Tunes Ambassadors for Can’d Aid that encourages music education and has donated over 3000 instruments to schools in need. The band will be donating to Estill County Middle School March 28th. Look for Hancock & Shouse performing across Kentucky and continuing their participation in The Commonwealth's rich cultural history.

The Tillers

The Short Story…The Tillers have been thumping their own distinctive sound of string band style folk music for a decade, riding it all over the country and across the sea. Four studio albums and one live record have won them praise as modern folk storytellers of the national soundscape.

Rob McNurlin

Rob McNurlin was raised in Eastern Kentucky, the hymns in church, the Johnny Cash Show on TV, a harmonica from his grandmother, his parents records and a guitar on his ninth Christmas set him on a very musical path. McNurlin began studying traditional music learning hundreds of folk, hillbilly-blues and Gospel tunes.

Larry Efaw and the Bluegrass Mountaineers

Larry Efaw and the Bluegrass Mountaineers are a traditional bluegrass band rooted in classic acoustic country sounds, blending heartfelt harmonies and timeless instrumentation. Led by seasoned mandolinist, vocalist, and promoter Larry Efaw—who began performing as a child in his father’s band—the group delivers an authentic stage and studio experience that reflects decades of dedication to the genre. With members Adam and Mikayla Burrows, Logan Leab, and Curtis Coleman, the band performs a rich mix of bluegrass, gospel, and Americana. Known for their dynamic performances and deep respect for tradition, the Bluegrass Mountaineers continue to carry forward the legacy of bluegrass music with energy, heart, and excellence.

The Harry Pedigo Band

Harry Pedigo is a musician from the Ohio River Valley. In 2020, he released his first full-length solo album, "Dylan is Dead," through Appalachian Noise Records. His sophomore album, “Rivermen,” was released by Old Mill Productions in 2021.

The Landon Fitzpatrick Band

"The Landon Fitzpatrick Band is a hard driving Bluegrass band from the North Georgia area. The LFB plays a mixture of Traditional and Modern style Bluegrass with their own unique twist. Landon is a Georgia State Champion banjo player and winner of many banjo awards including the "Horizon Award" from the Geogia Country Music Hall of Fame. With Landons deep Traditional roots, traveling and performing with acts such as Charlie Louvin, and Ralph Stanley, along with the rest of the LFB's more modern approach, there is sure to be something for everyone!

The band consist of Landon Fitzpatrick on banjo along with a good majority of the singing. Arron Ramey on guitar and providing several different vocal parts. Martin Adams on upright bass along with a variety of different vocal parts. Eb Saunders on fiddle as well as all the bass vocals."

Hillbilly Chic

Hillbilly Chic is an energetic and fun mix of Old Time, Bluegrass, and Country/Folk music. Banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, bass, and vocals combine to blend music of different genres into an honest, organic sound that is entertaining, exciting, and joyful. The band is inspired by musicians of grit and substance: think Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers meet Jim Morrison, or Flatt and Scruggs meet Townes Van Zandt. Appealing to audiences of all ages, the band has been described as “raucous”, “gritty”, “soulful” and “crazy fun”. Hillbilly Chic is quickly becoming one of the most popular bands in southern Ohio.

Naomi Carman

I grew up on the road from town to town, my Daddy from Cincinnati (Blair Carman) and his Honky Tonk piano playin’ kept us moving around. I might be a little old fashioned in some ways but that doesn’t mean I don’t know how to play. I love singing old country and bluegrass songs as well as playing my non pedal steel guitar.

Bob Lucas

Bob Lucas is a glory shouting, sweet singing, banjo picking, guitar thumping, old time fiddling, song writing rounder with a desire to share a sense of musical wonder anyway he can. Coming up during the great folk scare of the 60’s he was fortunate to be taken under wing by some of the great traditional musicians and singers. It is the wonder of that era that still holds keen with him.

Poplar Ridge Bluegrass

Poplar Ridge is a Bluegrass Band from West Union, Ohio. This band has a core of family tradition. Wes Hayslip on Bass Sam Hayslip on Banjo Ryan Cole on Guitar Tom Hamrick on Guitar Ben Tyree on Mandolin/Fiddle Hillbilly on Guitar.

Highly Likely

Highly Likely is original music and singable songs with a message. The eclectic five-piece band brings psychedelic folkgrass vibes that feel like warm sunshine on your face. With songs that make you feel like you’ve known them forever, it’s highly likely to get you up and dancing!

Pat Hu

A native of Northern Kentucky, Hu-Town Solo blends traditional bluegrass and americana into his own hard-hitting sound he calls “Power Folk.” He has played the local music scene with several bands including Red Cedars, Hu-Town Holler and The Shantyboat Trio. An avid songwriter, he writes songs everyone can relate to; Love, loss, revenge…and often include his adventures around Cincinnati and Ohio River life. He is known for his mesmerizing songwriting, faster than should be allowed thumb picking, and a soulful voice full of southern charm and a touch of venom. He has released 2 albums; Red Cedars “Bottom Side of Blue” as well as Hu-Town Holler “Life's a Freak.” He is currently working on a solo project to be released this year.

Poor Edgar

Poor Edgar is a group of local musicians who have been a staple in our area for many years, playing in several different bands. Now, they have come together to form Poor Edgar, inspired by legendary bands like the Osborne Brothers and The Seldom Scene. 🎻 This bluegrass jam band is sure to entertain the masses with their incredible talent and passion for music. These guys are known for their campfire pickin' and are some of our best picking buddies.