When: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Where: Countybank Plaza
Admission: FREE
Sponsored by:
Duke Energy
The Sunshine House, Inc.
The Greenwood Genetics Center and The SC Birth Defects Foundation
Greenwood County, The City of Greenwood, Lander University, Mr. Lube
Pepsi Bottling Group, Rauch Wise, Attorney, Howard’s On Main, McCravy, Newlon & Sturkie Law Firm, PA, T.W. Boons Restaurant, A.P. Neal Construction, Inc.
Del McCoury Band
Led by a living bluegrass legend (whom The Washington Post calls a “national treasure”) and featuring four immensely skilled musicians (including sons Ronnie on mandolin and Rob on banjo, with Jason Carter on fiddle and Alan Bartram on bass), The Del McCoury Band has rightfully received numerous accolades including almost 40 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards and a Grammy (along with a pile of nominations). This world-class ensemble performs original and traditional compositions with eloquent harmonies and “ferocious, purebred musicianship” (USA Today) that has earned them a wide range of fans, from their diverse group of “Del-Heads” to such respected musicians as Steve Earle, David Grisman, Elvis Costello, and the members of Phish and The String Cheese Incident. Del McCoury has now been at it for more than 50 years but shows no signs of slowing down with a major festival schedule that would make any musician envious–as well as his own festival, Delfest, quickly cementing itself as the premier string band festival on the east coast. Visit their Website.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Award-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland brings dynamic traditional bluegrass to the stage with his band, Flamekeeper, in a show that will leave the audience talking. A seven-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Fiddle Performer of the Year award, Mike and his talented band present a program of tight vocal trios and duos, blistering instrumentals, and fiddle-and-banjo duets that echo the first-generation stars of bluegrass. The show is rounded out with Mike’s dry wit and the band’s sense of fun.
New Dixie Storm 
THE NEW DIXIE STORM is a Greenville, SC-based bluegrass band. Their instrumental and vocal arrangements spring from the soulful traditions and influences of first generation performers like Bill Monroe, The Osborne Brothers, and Flatt & Scruggs yet speaks to hearts of listeners everywhere with a blend of youthful and energetic artistry. Together these musicians have created a unique blend of high energy that captures the attention of audiences of all ages.