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SUMMERGRASS, Southern California’s most exciting bluegrass music festival happens, August 22 –24, 2008 at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista, Ca. It brings you a roster of stellar entertainment this year – Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, the Infamous Stringdusters, Bluegrass Etc., Chris Stuart & Backcountry, The Burnett Family, and more great bands to be announced soon.
Two-time Grammy nominee Don Rigsby travels to San Diego all the way from Kentucky with his stellar band! A former member of the legendary Lonesome River Band, Don has also played with the Bluegrass Cardinals, JD Crowe & the New South. Known worldwide for his award-winning vocals, musical prowess and bluegrass steeped in the tradition, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call are the real deal straight from the state of bluegrass.
The Infamous Stringdusters swept the 2007 IBMA awards winning Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Emerging Artists of the Year. They are Nashville’s youthful phenoms with razor sharp vocals, fiery instrumentals and award-winning originals.
Bluegrass Etc. return to the delight of Southern California fans. Their dazzling musicianship and audience appeal a must see.
Back for their fourth time, they’re always a Summergrass favorite Chris Stuart & Backcountry, this internationally touring band combines maturity and youth with great original material for outstanding bluegrass originating from right here in Southern California.
The Burnett Family is an up-and-coming Arizona family band making their Summergrass debut! Lots of zeal and youthful exuberance make this band a must see.
Like raffles? We got ‘em. The popular Summergrass instrument raffles are back again for 2008. Visit www.summergrass.net for raffle ticket information as it becomes available.
Advance ticket discounts will be available from early April through August 6th on-line, by mail or at several locations in the area.
Like to camp? On site dry camping spaces are available with early arrival, late departure options. Electric power options may be available. Check our website for the latest information. Not camping? Summergrass has made arrangements for special rates at the local motels. For details, give us a call at 858-679-4854 or visit our website.
World-class entertainment, the ever-popular instrument raffles, Kids Camp, music workshops, on-site camping, great kids activities, delicious food, and a great vendor village are just some of the things to do at the wonderful Summergrass Bluegrass Festival held at the nostalgic and historic Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista, CA. – minutes from Highways 78 and 76.
Fun, fun, fun! It will be a weekend you will remember!
SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 22 – 24, 2008 Don’t Miss SUMMERGRASS 2008!
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