Carter Family Fold

The Carter Family Fold’s 52nd Annual Festival brings together a full evening of mountain music, community, and tradition in Hiltons, Virginia. This year’s celebration features performances by Ronnie Williams & Friends , the Whitetop Mountain Band , and the Lonesome River Band , offering a powerful mix of old‑time, bluegrass, and Appalachian roots. Guests can enjoy food trucks and local vendors throughout the grounds, adding

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members and recipients of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award, the McLain Family Band has become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative, and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music. Since 1968, the McLain Family Band has performed in 64 countries and all 50 states. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kenn

Hogslop String Band brings their high‑energy, hard‑driving old‑time sound back to the mountains with a show that’s equal parts tradition and pure fun. Known for their fiery fiddle tunes, tight picking, and crowd‑moving stage presence, the band has become a favorite across the Appalachian music scene. Joining them is powerhouse vocalist Hannah Marie Kelley , whose soulful, roots‑rich singing adds a fresh spark to the group’s unmistakable style. Together, they deliver a lively,

Uncle Shuffelo and His Haint Hollow Hootenanny is a seven-piece, old-time string band from Rover, Tennessee with a mission to relieve stress, give off good vibes, and cause a general feeling of well-being in all people, while promoting the awesomeness of old-time music. They can be counted on to deliver a high-energy performance influenced by Uncle Dave Macon, Grandpa Jones, the Carter Family, and other old-time greats.

Blending true family harmonies with traditional picking and original songs that sound like something the the pioneers of bluegrass would have played, Ben and Eric Marshall are the real deal. For nearly a decade they played some of the most prestigious stages in the US and Canada as founding members of Carson Peters and Iron Mountain. Now they’re bringing that same energy and creativity with fresh new song selections to a stage near you!!

Wyatt Ellis, 17-year-old mandolinist, singer, and songwriter from East Tennessee, stands out as one of the most exciting young artists in bluegrass and country music. A skilled multi-instrumentalist with a deep respect for tradition, he leads a powerhouse band known for their raw, single-mic energy and crowd-pleasing performances. By age 13, Wyatt performed at the Grand Ole Opry. At age 14, he was invited to return with his

Daniel Grindstaff is an award‑winning banjo player and respected East Tennessee musician whose career has taken him from the Grand Ole Opry stage to collaborations with some of bluegrass and country music’s most iconic artists. With a sound grounded in tradition and shaped by years of professional touring, Daniel brings a warm, heartfelt approach to every performance. The Uptown Troubadours — a hand‑picked group of top‑tier pickers and singers — match Daniel’s energy with tight harmoni

Beverly Horton brings a warm, soulful voice and a lifelong love of mountain music to every stage she steps onto. A longtime favorite in the Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee bluegrass community, Beverly is known for her heartfelt singing, steady rhythm guitar, and the genuine, down‑home spirit she brings to traditional songs and gospel favorites. Her band features a tight‑knit group of seasoned pickers who share her passion for honest, roots‑driven bluegrass. Together they deliver

Drawing deeply from local traditions along a southern stretch of the Virginia Blue Ridge, the Twin Creeks Stringband’s sound is one that is rooted and yet singularly unique. Their compelling combination of spirited string band dance numbers with classic song repertoire is a formula well-suited for entertaining crowds at dances and concerts throughout the region – and it doesn’t take long to understand why they are the perennial favorite of so many locals. With Chris Prillaman’s powerfu

Straight from the heart of Bristol, TN, “Dan Carty’s Basement” (DCB) is a bluegrass band that brings the soulful sounds of Appalachia to life. Founded in 2022 by frontman Dan Carty, this group of seasoned musicians has been delighting audiences with their foot-stomping rhythms and heartfelt melodies ever since. DCB’s music is a testament to the timeless appeal of bluegrass, with influences ranging from the pioneers of the genre to modern innovators. Drawing inspiration from