DERWOOD, MD—A
day of family fun and some of the best bluegrass music in the area—the
Bluegrass on the Farm music festival—is scheduled for Saturday, September 8
from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm at the Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400
Muncaster Road, Derwood.
“We have a great
line-up of bluegrass bands and the perfect backdrop for family fun enjoying
America’s mountain and rural traditional music,” said President of the Friends
of the Agricultural History Farm Park Mimi Stubbs.
Four bands will take to the park’s main stage for this
year’s bluegrass festival:
- Seldom
Scene—a popular bluegrass band with a twist: if other bands use a fiddler,
the Seldom Scene use a Dobro; if others rely on old standards, the Seldom Scene
play rock classics like J.J. Cale’s “After Midnight.” Through skilled
musicianship and an urban approach to the music, the Seldom Scene has become
one of the world’s most influential bluegrass bands.
- Blue Daze—a
group of fine musicians that have been together for 15 years, Blue Daze has a
unique traditional and contemporary bluegrass sound. Blue Daze is a WAMMIE
Award nominee for Bluegrass Band of the Year by the Washington Area Music
Association.
- Patuxent
Partners—a traditional band with that high lonesome sound that never goes
out of style in bluegrass music, Patuxent Partners’ power and authenticity
demands audience attention. The band’s vocal ranges are complemented by their
driving instrumental sound inspired by bluegrass greats, such as Bill Monroe
and Buzz Buzby.
- The Farm
Band—a new group, formed originally as a “pick-up” band to provide
background music at some of the farm’s events, The Farm Band has quickly caught
on and developed a regular following among the Friends of the Farm.
“There’s plenty of space for lawn chairs, blankets and
jamming—so pickers, don’t forget your instruments,” added Stubbs.
The cost of the festival is $15 at the gate, which includes
parking. Hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, bottled water and sodas will also
be available for purchase. For more on the Bluegrass on the Farm music festival,
call 240-793-0975 or visit www.bluegrassonthefarm.com.
The Agricultural History Farm Park is one of the Montgomery
County Department of Parks’ premier parks. Nestled right in the middle of
bustling Montgomery County, the Agricultural History Farm Park preserves a
piece of our region’s farming heritage. The park hosts several seasonal
festivals depicting farm life, including the popular Harvest Festival, which is
scheduled this year for Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7. For more on
upcoming park events at the farm, visit www.aghistoryfarm.org.
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Contact:
Kelli Holsendolph
Media Relations Manager
Montgomery County Department of Parks
301-650-2866