Megan Downes grew up dancing in New York City’s traditional Irish music community before moving south to work with one of the best bluegrass bands in the country as a principal dancer with Footworks directed by Eileen Carson and Mark Schatz, with Jon Glik, Danny Knicely, Matt Olwell and Kristin Andreassen. Megan is now the Artistic Director of New York’s City Stompers, calling squares and teaching old-time flatfooting.
Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and John Prine, Carsie delivers every song with an equal dose of moxie and mischief, bringing her audience together in joyful celebration of everything worth fighting for.
Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and John Prine, Carsie delivers every song with an equal dose of moxie and mischief, bringing her audience together in joyful celebration of everything worth fighting for. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Miko Marks refuses to take a break. Her highly anticipated single “Feel Like Going Home” (March 25, 2022) will be released almost exactly one year after Our Country was released and approximately six months following the Race Records EP. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Winners of the 2021 Band Contest. The Fly Birds are a trio made up of sisters Elizabeth Baker and Mary Dunlap of Winchester, VA on banjo and bass, Sarah Twigg - Guitar, Vocals and Crystal Shipley - Fiddle, Vocals. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
From Canada and the US, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira are a dynamic fiddle & cello duo. Fusing traditional and contemporary influences, they create powerfully uplifting and soulful music, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers is a band with roots firmly planted in the riverbank soil of Richmond, Virginia. Cassidy is popular on the Richmond music scene. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Mountain woman from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Maddi Mae now lives quietly in the hills. She has navigated a challenging life with a guitar in her hands and songs in her mouth. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Aila Wildman, first place winner in Old Time Fiddle and Best All Around Performer at the 83rd annual Galax Old Fiddlers convention in 2018. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Aimee Curl and Morgan Morrison make up half of the Furnace Mountain Band. Aimee and Morgan bring the sublime vocal harmonies and driving rhythms to the Furnace Mountain sound. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
And of course Jenny Keel (born Jennifer Newmark) is an American bluegrass bassist. Married to guitarist Larry Keel. Jenny is not only a very talented singer and rock solid bass player but also a genuinely nice person. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Megan Downes grew up dancing in New York City’s traditional Irish music community before moving south to work with one of the best bluegrass bands in the country as a principal dancer with Footworks. More info. and video on the Bands Page.
Also Katie Priest, Stacey Sinclair, Sam Erskine, Julie Kerby and all the women working to create this annual festival celebration.
Just announced:
Little Feat to play an extended set
Little Feat has expanded their set at the festival so they can play the entire Waiting for Columbus album. Originally we had them down for a 90 min. set but that has been changed to 120 min. Needles to say we are very excited.
Vendors
We are excited to have these food vendors for 2022
Sexi-Mexi,
Memaws Table,
Freewheelin Pizzaria,
and the Ruritan food court.
Also, B-Chord Brewing will be returning this year to sell their beer and beverages in the open air Beer Garden in front of the main stage.
We still have space for a few more merch vendors so please inquire here.
Volunteer
Want to enjoy the festival while helping out? Volunteering is a great way to do it! We still need about 20 more good volunteers for 2022. Go the the Volunteer page to check out your options
RV with electric sites
There are now just ten RV sites with electric hookup left for sale. Don't wait! Get yours now on our Tickets and Camping page.
18th annual Tradition in Berryville Va.
This year will include dances, dance workshops, picking contests, late night campfire jams, kids activities and more....Keep the fire burning by helping us get the word out
Inquire about volunteering to be on our Street Team. Help us get the word out by putting up posters and handbills in your area. Email us at mail@shepherdsford.com
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