Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Jerry Douglas, Missy Raines & Allegheny to headline Red Hat at annual bluegrass festival
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Jerry Douglas and Missy Raines & Allegheny with special guest Alison Brown headline the lineup of performers at Red Hat Amphitheater this fall as part of the 11th annual IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC.
The weekend of Sept. 29-30, 2023, will feature a full slate of live bluegrass performances at Red Hat and on additional stages in downtown Raleigh. Reserved tickets for the Red Hat Amphitheater performances start at just $50 for IBMA members.
The full lineup of performers at Red Hat Amphitheater includes:
FRIDAY
The Del McCoury Band
Mighty Poplar
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Kids on Bluegrass
SATURDAY
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Kruger Brothers play Doc Watson (with special guest Jerry Douglas)
The Po' Ramblin' Boys (with special guest Bobby Osborne)
Jake Blount, Kaia Kater & Tray Wellington
Missy Raines & Allegheny (with special guest Alison Brown)
As in years past, events during IBMA World of Bluegrass will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater and at various venues in town.
“We are proud that IBMA Bluegrass Live! continues to provide stellar bluegrass music to more fans than any festival in the world,” said IBMA Interim Executive Director Paul Schiminger. “It is truly a celebration of our great music! The lineup on this year’s main stage at the Red Hat Amphitheater is an exciting mix of Hall of Famers and some of the most dynamic and creative artists in bluegrass."
"There's a little something for everyone," said David Brower, executive director of PineCone and festival producer. "The main stage at Red Hat Amphitheater has multiple Hall of Fame members, a brand-new super group, hot rising stars and a celebration of 100 years of Doc Watson."
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC is part of the five-day IBMA World of Bluegrass event, billed “The Most Important Week in Bluegrass,” which also includes the IBMA Business Conference, the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble showcase series and the 34th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, Sept. 26-30. Tickets and hotel reservations are open now for the general public.
