Tons of new performers, details confirmed for Wide Open Bluegrass Festival

After the awesome initial announcement of Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell, Punch Brothers and a special collaboration between Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Tony Rice and Mark Schatz, a slew of new performers and details emerged on Tuesday for the special two-day event.

In addition to the artists previously mentioned, there will also be performances by The Gibson Brothers, The Seldom Scene and Dailey & Vincent featuring Jimmy Fortune, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Ronnie McCoury, The Krüger Brothers and Kickin' Grass Band, and many more. Check out the full list below.

The festival will take place on September 27 and 28 at the Red Hat Amphitheater and the Raleigh Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale to the general public (non-IBMA members) on Wednesday May 29 via Etix. Single day tickets will be $50 (general admission) or $70 (reserved) and two-day tickets will be $100 (general admission) or $140 (reserved).

In addition to the ticketed event there will also be a free street festival featuring more than 50 bands on three stations as well as other fun activities.

Tons of other events associated with the International Bluegrass Music Association Conference and Awards will be happening throughout downtown Raleigh on September 24-26. Check out more information on additional happenings HERE.

Wide Open Bluegrass lineup
Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell
Punch Brothers
Sam Bush
Jerry Douglas
Béla Fleck
Alison Krauss
Del McCory
Tony Rice
Mark Schatz
The Gibson Brothers
The Seldom Scene & Vincent featuring Jimmy Fortune
Alan Bartram
Jason Carter
Ronnie McCoury
Danny Paisley
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Balsam Range with The Boxcars
The Infamous Stringdusters
Dale Ann Bradley
The Claire Lynch Band
Blue Highway
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Della Mae
The Krüger Brothers with the Kontras Quartet performing Appalachian Concerto
Druha Trava
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
The SteelDrivers
Rob Ickes & Jim Hurst
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Marty Raybon & Full Circle
Nu-Blu
Kickin' Grass Band
The Grass Cats
The Spinney Brothers
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Greensky Bluegrass
Detour