Closing out the summer concert series is Baldygrass One-Night Music Fest featuring The Infamous Stringdusters, Kuinka and AHI. This lineup combines bluegrass, Americana and an up-and-coming indie-soul artist to create a musical night that can’t be missed.
The Infamous Stringdusters are a leading light in bluegrass music who constantly push the boundaries for themselves and the genre. Though bluegrass is known for traditionalism, the ‘Dusters have consistently covered new ground, inspired fans and redefined what a bluegrass band can be. Playing everything from originals, traditional songs and completely unexpected covers of songs like “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk and The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven,” this band leaves no stone unturned in connecting with audiences young and not-so-young. Winners of the 2017 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, the ‘Dusters are recognized in the musical world and by their fans as outstanding performers and musicians.
The Baldygrass Fest will be a true mini-music festival, with two additional great groups on the bill. Seattle’s Kuinka is described by NPR Music as “joyous folk-pop” and features four-part harmonies with rotating lead singers and eclectic instrumentations including cello, banjo, synthesizers, six-string ukulele and electronic percussion. For all their sonic experimentation, the quartet’s songs and live shows are linked by an infectious energy that’s present in everything they do.
The not-to-be-missed AHI (pronounced “eye”) will kick off the final concert of the season. Hailing from Canada, this alt-folk songwriter has traveled more than 100,000 miles armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice like “gravel on silk.” One of NPR’s favorite discoveries of 2017, AHI delivers heartfelt stories with the ease of an old friend, and comparisons to Richie Havens, Ray LaMontagne and Tracy Chapman are common for this soulful troubadour.
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2018 Summer Concerts Series
St. Paul & the Broken Bones with special guest North Mississippi Allstars
Mon, June 25, 7pm
Sun Valley Pavilion
Big Head Todd & the Monsters with special guest Shovels & Rope
Wed, Aug 1, 7pm
River Run Lodge
Baldygrass One-Night Music Fest featuring The Infamous Stringdusters with opening acts Kuinka and AHI
Wed, Aug 22, 6pm
River Run Lodge
2018 Summer Concert Series Pricing
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2018 Summer Concert Series Tickets
Series packages are available to MEMBERS ONLY! Only Center members may purchase the series to save an additional 10% on tickets.
2018 Summer Concerts Series On Sale Dates
Fri, Apr 20, 10am
SERIES and INDIVIDUAL CONCERT TICKETS on sale to MEMBERS ONLY
(members will be sent an email with a special links on Fri, Apr 20 at 9:45am)
Fri, Apr 27, 10am
ALL TICKETS on sale to the GENERAL PUBLIC
(concert ticket links will be live on sunvalleycenter.org at Apr 20 at 10am)