WAYFARER ROOTS & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL ADDS CORNMEAL TO 2010 LINEUP
Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theater Center and Grand Circus Media are excited to announce the addition of Cornmeal to the inaugural WAYFARER ROOTS & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL.
The event takes place on Friday, June 18th on two stages within the Magic Stick. Wayfarer Roots & Bluegrass Festival will feature a rapid-fire evening of the Midwest’s most talented and buzz-worthy roots, bluegrass, and folk acts. The festival aims to unite one of the strongest roots music scenes in the country for a single night celebrating Detroit’s musical diversity.
Performing Live:
Greensky Bluegrass
Since winning the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest in 2006, Wayfarer headliner Greensky Bluegrass have experienced unprecedented national recognition as a leading force in acoustic roots music. Combining manic chops and masterful storytelling, the band has performed on average 170 shows annually, including a set at the inaugural Rothbury Music Festival in 2008. Greensky has performed with the likes of Tony Rice and Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band and Railroad Earth.
Cornmeal
Formed over 10 years ago, Cornmeal has grown from humble beginnings into a nationally recognized live music institution. 10 years together is no simple task these days, especially when the last five have seen the band spending over half the year on the road. Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music, Cornmeal blends lightning fast tempos and impeccable harmonies into an unrivaled live performance that continues to expand upon the five-piece acoustic-electric groups’ vast musical repertoire. While steeped in the tradition of the past, Cornmeal continues to forge their own path, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, Americana and folk for a whole new generation of music lovers. With a rapidly growing fan base and ever-evolving sound, Cornmeal challenges the recipe of the bluegrass sound and live performance.
The Ragbirds
Joining Greensky Bluegrass is a lineup full of Michigan’s heavy hitters. The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world, including violin, mandolin, banjo, accordion, kalimba and various hand drums. The Ann Arbor-based project has garnered significant buzz, performing over 200 shows across the country in 2009 in their eco-friendly waste vegetable oil powered diesel bus.
Steppin’ In It
Hailing from Lansing, Michigan -the heart of Factory Town, USA- Steppin’ In It pound out their own brand of roots combining old-time country, swing and blues, achieving the seemingly impossible task of making the most traditional sounds contemporary.
Rounding out the Wayfarer lineup are Detroit folk mainstays
Billy Brandt Acoustic Mission Band, Jill Jack, Rootstand, Catfish Mafia, Black Jake & the Carnies, The Northern Skies, and Misty Lynn & Big Beautiful.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the festival. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Majestic Theater Box Office. Doors open at 7:00 PM and all ages are welcome.
Additional information can be found at:
www.facebook.com/wayfarerfestival
