Wide Open Bluegrass Announces First Round Of 2017 Lineup

The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World Of Bluegrass five-day event will take place September 26 – 30 in Raleigh, North Carolina. IBMA will bring the event to a close with Wide Open Bluegrass at Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater on September 29 – 30 and recently announced the first round of performers.

The Infamous Stringdusters will present the Wide Open Jam at the Red Hat. Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Hot Rize, The Travelin’ McCourys, The O’Connor Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Sierra Hull are also among those aboard for Wide Open Bluegrass ’17. Look for additional performers to be revealed in July.

“In curating this show, we aim to feature the depth and breadth of bluegrass music,” says William Lewis, executive director of PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, and producer of Wide Open Bluegrass. “From its rising stars to its most decorated veterans; from its traditional core to its progressive fringes, there is something for everyone’s tastes at the main stage. Spontaneity is a hallmark of live bluegrass performance, and we leave plenty of room for that magic in special guests and unique collaborations. These elements combined make the main stage performances a ‘must see’ event.”

Tickets for Wide Open Bluegrass and World Of Bluegrass are available via IMBA.org.