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Bluegrass Spartanburg
Chris Strickland, Committee Chair Kristin Scott Benson Walker Copley Ray Dunleavy Peter Grzan Laura Henthorn Ben Burke Howell Chris Kennedy
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Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley. A full-on, powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the bluegrass music scene. This duo is known for their white-hot picking, killer vocals, and world-class performances, all of which promise to light up the Bluegrass Spartanburg stage.
Bluegrass Spartanburg presents both international and local award-winning bluegrass bands in its four-show series. In 2015, a small group of bluegrass fans living in Spartanburg partnered with the Chapman Cultural Center to bring world-class bands to our hometown. The pilot season was such a success that they sought to expand with the help, experience, and leadership of the Spartanburg Philharmonic.
In the fall of 2017, in partnership with the Philharmonic, the series relaunched as“Bluegrass Spartanburg” and has seen enormous success ever since. Bluegrass Spartanburg hopes to continually offer its fans the opportunity to enjoy outstanding bluegrass music in the Upstate.
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Husband and wife Darin and Brooke Aldridge are the darlings of the acoustic music scene. Both are highly acclaimed vocalists in their own right, with Brooke being the 4-time reigning IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year. This sweetheart duo combines rich harmonies with impeccable musicianship, creating an unmistakable sound that has made them one of the hottest acts around. Throw in an equally fantastic band of pickers, and you’ve got one can’t miss concert.
Tickets
for more information or to purchase tickets, visit us online SpartanburgPhilharmonic.org/Bluegrass
