Bluegrass from Raleigh, NC
That’s right! We are in Memphis, TN at Folk Alliance and are having a great time! Thanks to Bil VornDick, Benji Rogers, Jed Carlson, Mike Gormley and all who have lent us their time and knowledge. We are looking forward to our official showcases tomorrow starting at 9:45pm in the Nachez Room. If you are in Memphis, come on out!
North Carolina Bluegrass Favorite to Host 10th AnniversaryShow at the Carolina Theatre of Durhamon January 14, 2012.
Durham, NC – One of the Triangle’s most well-loved bands, The Kickin Grass Band, celebrates ten years of signature Americana-style bluegrass with a special hometown concert and celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Carolina Theatre of Durham. The show is a co-presentation of The Carolina Theatre of Durham and Pinecone – the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music.
The Kickin Grass Band 10th Anniversary Show will feature the current lineup performing favorites from three acclaimed albums over the past decade, as well as new material slated for a 2012 release. The audience will also be treated to appearances by past members and old friends, including the world-renowned Apple Chill Cloggers.
“The past ten years have been a true joy for us, playing and introducing our rootsy-Americana style of bluegrass to new fans around the world,”says lead singer and songwriter, Lynda Dawson. “We‘re thrilled to share the stage with old friends and celebrate this milestone with hometown fans who have played a huge role in our success!”
The Kickin Grass Band formed in early 2002 as the accompanying band for the Apple Chill Cloggers and went on to release three albums of original and traditional music showcasing their grasp of tradition as well as aspirit of adventuring into the new frontier of an ever-evolving Americana genre: Backroads (2003), On the Short Rows (2006), and The Kickin Grass Band (2008). A fourth album is slated for 2012 featuring the current lineup and an array of new material to keep listeners along for the adventuresome ride.
The show will be recorded by F/Stop Grooves and 5×5 Photography for video production.
The Kickin Grass Band 10th Anniversary Show
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Carolina Theatre of Durham
Tickets are $15 and available at www.carolinatheatre.org and www.pinecone.org by phone (919)560-3030 or toll free (888) 241-8162, or at the Carolina Theatre box office.
Hello friends in music!
The Kickin Grass Band is honored to say we will be playing at the Festival for the Eno in Durham, NC this Saturday July 2nd. Our set will be at 1:15pm on the Meadow Stage. If you get there early catch us at 10:45am on the Grove Stage backing up our friends, the Apple Chill Cloggers.
Thanks for all the support of The KGB and live music!
The Kickin Grass Band will be playing the Eno River Festival this Sunday July 4th! We are excited to participate in this festival that supports the conservation and protection of the Eno River Basin. There will be lots of music, poetry, arts, crafts and plenty of food! We will be playing two sets in the afternoon, hope to see you there!
The Kickin Grass Band is proud to be invited to play the a Triangle favorite summer event, the Music on the Lawn Series on the American Tobacco Campus in Downtown Durham, NC on Friday June 18th. The concert will start at 6pm and is free to the public. So bring your blankets and dancing shoes and come on out to Durham for what’s sure to be a wonderful summer evening. Thanks for WUNC 91.5 for hosting the event!
That’s right folks, we are playing at the 2nd Annual Festival for Wildlife at Leigh Farm Park in Durham, NC. It’s a wonderful event for a great cause, we will hit the stage at 2:30pm for a 1 hour set. Tickets are only $10 for Adults and kids 12 and under are free! Old 86, Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos, John Howie Jr. and Cyril Lance Band will also be performing. Come on out!
Find out all about the festival HERE!
