After a one year hiatus, a lot has changed for the six year old RiverCity Bluegrass Festival (
www.rivercitybluegrass.com) starting with the name, which is now the RiverCity Music Festival. While remaining true to its bluegrass roots, some added dimensions will make this a more interesting event for a larger number of people. After relocating from the cavernous Convention Center, the Red Lion On The River offers a much homier environment, while at the same time making it possible to offer multiple stages with comfortable seating. The free parking doesn’t hurt. All improving on what was already a very popular and well attended festival.
Line up includesDave Alvin & The Guilty Women
The Infamous Stringdusters
Guy Clark
The Steep Canyon Rangers
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Peter Rowan Band
The Quebe (Kway-bee) Sisters Band
The John Jorgenson Quintet
Tim O'Brien & Bryan Sutton
David Grier & Mike Compton
Dan Crary & Thunderation
John Reischman & The Jaybirds
Lou Reid & Carolina
The Time Jumpers: including Vince Gill, Dennis Crouch, Larry Franklin, Paul Franklin, ‘Ranger Doug’ Green,
Andy Reiss, Dawn Sears, Kenny Sears, Joe Spivey, Jeff Taylor and Rick Vanaugh