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Saturday, May 26
 

1:35pm PDT

Peter Langston and 3 Play Ricochet
Bluegrass and Beyond
Performers
PL

Peter Langston and 3 Play Ricochet

3 Play Ricochet plays an intelligent blend of Americana.Peter is a multi-instrumentalist and has performed with many artists: Mike Seeger, Reverend Gary Davis, Clark Terry,Doc Watson, Chill Wills...Tina studied banjo with Alan Munde, Alan O'Bryant, and Bill Keith and is a private... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:35pm - 2:05pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Wintergrass Presents: The Wide Open World of Bluegrass

2:20pm PDT

Tashi Litch and Kaj Litch (Brograss)
Amazing Irrevocable Bluegrass Duo
Performers
TL

Tashi Litch and Kaj Litch (Brograss)

Two fast-fingered brothers from Orcas Island have been performing together on mandolin, guitar and fiddle for 10 years. These nationally-recognized Bluegrass musicians are the next generation that artfully carry the traditions of their musical forebearers, but with youthful energy... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Wintergrass Presents: The Wide Open World of Bluegrass

3:05pm PDT

The Weavils
Bluegrass, Swing, and Cajun
Performers
TW

The Weavils

The Weavils are a Seattle based bluegrass / Americana band that has been playing together for over 15 years. We travel throughout the State and perform at festivals, events, and private functions. Our music ranges from rapid fire bluegrass, to the country twang of Jimmie Rodgers... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:05pm - 3:35pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Wintergrass Presents: The Wide Open World of Bluegrass

3:50pm PDT

Return of Deadgrass
Performers
RO

Return of Deadgrass

Ricky Gene Powell was born in the Ozarks and raised in the Blue Mountain of Idaho. Classically trained in composition, he is a multi-instrumentalist and plays the mandolin, banjo, guitar, dobro,, and vocals. His ability to raise audiences energy, no matter what the venue is legendary... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:50pm - 4:20pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Wintergrass Presents: The Wide Open World of Bluegrass

4:20pm PDT

Bluegrass Grand Finale
Showcase Jam!
Performers
BG

Saturday May 26, 2018 4:20pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Wintergrass Presents: The Wide Open World of Bluegrass
 
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    • Armory Court Stage
    Armory Loft 3- Dance Workshops
    Armory Loft 4- Music Workshops
    Back Porch Stage
    Bagley Wright Theatre Sponsored by KUOW
    Boeing Green
    Broad Street Lawn
    Center Theatre
    Cornish Courtyard
    Cornish Playhouse
    Discovery Zone Stage: Sponsored by Parentmap
    Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist
    Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM
    Fisher Pavilion
    Folklife Café
    Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers
    KEXP Gathering Space: Sponsored by KEXP 90.3FM
    McCaw Hall
    McCaw Promenade
    Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
    Narrative and Cultural Cuisine Stage: Sponsored by Uber Eats
    Open-Air Dance Stage
    Rhythm Tent
    SIFF Film Center
    Theatre 4 - Dance Workshops
    Trad Stage
    Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts