The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is bringing together the best of bluegrass the area has to offer to create a weekend experience for any bluegrass fan. The Great American Bluegrass Jam will take over the Downtown Owensboro area the weekend of March 15-17, 2024. This event will feature the Kentucky Fried Pickin'…
What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the rich history of bluegrass music in the United States. The stamp dedication ceremony will occur before Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs' concert. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #BluegrassStamp. Who: The Honorable Robert M. Duncan, Member, Postal Service Board of…
Join us March 15 for Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder! Tickets are on sale now. Reserved seating is $58 and preferred seating is $68. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available. This concert is part of the Great American Bluegrass Jam weekend. Be sure to check…
The opening weekend of Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey Exhibition at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum launches with an immersive experience of exhibition tours, live music, historic panel discussions, and more to celebrate the bluegrass career of music icon, Jerry Garcia. The exhibition explores Garcia's early years as a banjo player, his…
Join us on April 12, 2024 at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum for Mark Trammell Quartet & Greater Vision! This concert is part of the REAL Southern Gospel Weekend, hosted by Les Butler. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $38. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm.…
Join us on April 13, 2024 at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum for Chuck Wagon Gang & Goodman Revival! This concert is part of the REAL Southern Gospel Weekend, hosted by Les Butler. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $38. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm.…
Join us April 27 for The Gatlin Brothers! For more than 67 years, the Gatlin Brothers have entertained audiences in venues and stages all over the world from the Grand Ol' Opry to Carnegie Hall. They have performed for the Grammy Awards, the American Music Awards, and the People's Choice Awards. They appeared on The…
Join us June 1, for The Kody Norris Show! Deeply rooted in North American folk music, Norris has crafted an original performance that harkens back and tips a hat to the traditions created by Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin's showmanship, the Stanley Brothers' harmonies, performances of the Grand Ole Opry and a bit of Vaudeville. Top…
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting First Fridays a free concert series occurring throughout the summer and fall featuring some of Christian music's most exciting artists. Faith Night at the Museum is a free event featuring food trucks, free live music, vendors, and more. Friday After Five will sell concessions, but…
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting First Fridays a free concert series occurring throughout the summer and fall featuring some of Christian music's most exciting artists. Faith Night at the Museum is a free event featuring food trucks, free live music, vendors, and more. Friday After Five will sell concessions, but…
Join us July 18, for The Bellamy Brothers! The Bellamy Brothers, Howard and David, stand as pillars of country music, their careers marked by an impressive array of accomplishments. With a harmonious blend of talent and tenacity, they've carved a niche for themselves in the industry, amassing a devoted fanbase worldwide. From chart-topping hits to…
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting First Fridays a free concert series occurring throughout the summer and fall featuring some of Christian music's most exciting artists. Faith Night at the Museum is a free event featuring food trucks, free live music, vendors, and more. Friday After Five will sell concessions, but…
Join us for the Lanham Brothers Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Guests are Joe Christian, Jade Hagan, Elijah & Ansley Christian, Erica Roberts, Jeff Hardesty, and The Footstompin Express Cloggers. This show is family friendly with music, dance, comedy, skits, and crowd interaction. Doors open at…
Presented by ATA CPAs & Advisors and Hayden Construction, this edition of The Nashville Songwriter features Don Sampson, Jim "Moose" Brown, and Wynn Varble! The Nashville Songwriter takes place August 15th in the Hall of Fame's Woodward Theatre. Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 each for general admission. Bar…
Join us on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum for the Hall of Fame Homecoming featuring Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Doyle Lawson, & Paul Williams. The evening will be filled with Gospel Classics. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the…
Join us on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum for the Hall of Fame Homecoming featuring Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Doyle Lawson, & Paul Williams. The evening will be filled with all your Bluegrass favorites. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6:00 pm,…
Join us for some high flying music and fun at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, September 14th for the ROMP: Air Show After Party. Presented by Southern Star, the event will feature Armchair Boogie, John R. Miller, and The Local Honeys. Gates will open at noon. The Owensboro Air Show,…
Come play along, learn and enjoy the vibrant sounds of bluegrass. About the Event Join AARP Kentucky and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a five-part series of virtual concerts featuring the music and instruments of bluegrass! The 10/3 concert, Guitar Get Down with Rick Faris, features the lead singer and guitar…
Come play along, learn and enjoy the vibrant sounds of bluegrass. About the Event Join AARP Kentucky and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a five-part series of virtual concerts featuring the music and instruments of bluegrass! The 10/3 concert, Guitar Get Down with Rick Faris, features the lead singer and guitar…
Celebrate bluegrass and craft beer with us at ROMPtober Weekend on October 11th & 12th! Presented by Moore Automotive Team, think of it as a bluegrass-themed Oktoberfest. Live music, craft beers, workshops, food trucks, arts & craft vendors, and more will be onhand for a jamming fall celebration! Friday events take place in the museum…
Join us October 17th for The Isaacs: A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry! Multifaceted award-winning group The Isaacs have spent five decades creating the undeniable family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere. They toured with country superstar Reba McEntire this last spring and they are currently writing for…
Celebrate Halloween with us on November 1st, 2024 with East Nash Grass! We want to see those costumes, so be sure to dress up for this Halloween-themed event. The evening starts at 6:45 with The Lowland Ramblers, and East Nash Grass takes the stage at 7:30. "Nashville's newest bluegrass ambassadors," East Nash Grass comes as…
Join us November 16th for the Andrew Marlin String Band & Rachel Baiman! The show starts at 7PM with Rachel Baiman and the Andrew Marlin String Band takes the stage at 8PM. Andrew Marlin is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Chapel Hill, NC. His latest solo record, Phthalo Blue, is out now! The album features…
Join us for two nights to celebrate the bluegrass journey of Jerry Garcia with a stellar lineup of artists paying tribute to the music icon: Kitchen Dwellers with special guest Lindsay Lou Sam Grisman Project Andy Falco & Travis Book play Jerry Garcia (2 nights) Fireside Collective presents Fireside on the Mountain with special guest…
Celebrate the holidays with us on December 5th, 2024 with the Rhonda Vincent Christmas Show! Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Greentop, Missouri, Rhonda's musical heritage traces back 5 generations of the Vincent…
Join us for the Lanham Brothers Christmas Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Choose from the 3PM or 7PM show. Theatre doors open one hour before the show. Bar and concessions will be available. Guests include: Kaleb Lee, Erin Rouse, The Blue Bridge Boys, and The Footstompin Express Cloggers. All shows are…
*Choose from Weekend OR Single Day Tickets* Join us for a special two-day celebration honoring the legendary John Hartford! This unforgettable weekend will feature a stellar lineup of artists, including the Sam Bush Band, Jamie Hartford, Rodney Dillard, Mike Compton, Alison Brown, Jim Lauderdale, Showman & Coole of the Lonesome Ace Stringband, and Oh Me…
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of bluegrass music at the inaugural Bluegrass Unlimited Experience. You'll receive hands-on instruction led by seasoned professionals, featuring classes in Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass, and Bluegrass Vocals. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that will inspire your creativity and deepen your love for bluegrass! This camp…
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of bluegrass music at the inaugural Bluegrass Unlimited Experience. You'll receive hands-on instruction led by seasoned professionals, featuring classes in Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass, and Bluegrass Vocals. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that will inspire your creativity and deepen your love for bluegrass! This camp…
Join us for an all-star concert featuring our Bluegrass Unlimited Workshop Weekend instructors! This lineup features: Alan Munde Maddie Denton Vickie Vaughn Scott Napier Jen Larson Rick Faris Tim May Doors open at 6PM with the show starting at 7PM. GET TICKETS
Join us for the Lanham Brothers Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Guests include Rick Faris, Wayne Morris, Lucy Jagoe Chaney, Emmie Kate Williams, Mackenzie Bell, and the Footstompin Express Cloggers. Doors open one hour before the show. Bar and concessions will be available. GET TICKETS
Join us on March 14, 2025 for Authentic Unlimited! Authentic Unlimited is a bluegrass/gospel group that is composed of Jerry Cole, Stephen Burwell, and Eli Johnston; all being former members of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's last touring band before he retired. They are joined by mandolin extraordinaire, Jesse Brock and vocal powerhouse, John Meador to form a…
Join us for the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship on March 15th & 16th, 2025! With multiple categories and cash prizes, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship will take place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. There is no fee to enter the contest. Doors will open at 8 am, and…
Join us for two nights to celebrate the bluegrass journey of Jerry Garcia with a stellar lineup of artists paying tribute to the music icon: Leftover Salmon Travelin' McCourys Eric Thompson Deadgrass The Tennessee Warblers After Party Tickets cover all events for the entire weekend, including: Live music both nights in the theatre After Party…
Join us on April 3, 2025 for Pitney Meyer! Born of an enduring friendship and a love of traditional bluegrass music, Pitney Meyer is the musical brotherhood and songwriting collaborationof Mo Pitney and John Meyer. Committed to capturing the human element at every level of therecording process, Pitney Meyer, alongside Serve Productions, built acompletely analog recording…
Join us for our Spring Concert Series! Enjoy SIX shows for ONE great price. April 3 - Pitney Meyer April 18 - Blue Highway May 8 - Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen May 14 - Missy Raines & Allegheny May 29 - Larry Stephenson June 6 - Junior Sisk Tickets are on sale…
Join us April 18th, 2025 for Blue Highway at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum! In 2024, the highly-esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway celebrates 30 years of touring, with four of the original members still intact. The band has earned a collective 32 IBMA Awards, 6 SPBGMA Awards, one Dove Award, plus three…
Join us on April 26, 2025 for Dailey & Vincent! Grand Ole Opry Members, five-time GRAMMY® Award winners individually, three-time GRAMMY®Award nominees collectively, four-time DOVE Award winners and winners of 35 IBMA Awards altogether(including 3-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners and 3-Time Vocal Group of the Year Awardwinners), Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent…
Join us on May 8, 2025 for Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen! Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is a torrent of mind-blowing bluegrass. Known for their meaty pile-driving rhythms and Frank's dynamic and bold vocals, the band's last two albums have both received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. They have twice…
Join us on May 14, 2025 for Missy Raines & Allegheny! With her latest album, Highlander, bluegrass/Americana icon Missy Raines takes inventory of where she stands at this current juncture in her storied career - this melodic ode to her native West Virginia, which simultaneously serves as an ideal prism of time and space Raines…
Join us May 23, 2025 for Gene Watson at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum! Masterful country music stylist, Gene Watson, from Houston, Texas has been thrilling audiences for more than 60 years. The depth of emotion in his singing, his brilliant phrasing, his jaw-dropping range and the power in the lyrics he chooses are all…
Join us on May 29, 2025 for the Larry Stephenson Band! The award-winning Larry Stephenson Band has been entertaining audiences for over 36 years including their numerous performances on the Grand Ole Opry, RFD-TV and headlining festivals and concerts across the US and Canada. The group is led by Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame…
Join us on June 6, 2025 for Junior Sisk! Junior Sisk is widely recognized as one of today's top bluegrass vocalists and is a constant reminder that traditional bluegrass is still alive and well. A longtime resident of the Virginia Blue Ridge, his bluegrass pedigree runs deep. Influenced by a father who wrote songs and…
The 22nd annual ROMP Festival will take place from June 25th-28th, 2025, at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. Surrounded by stunning scenery, the festival offers an unforgettable weekend filled with world-class performances, beautiful surroundings, and family-friendly atmosphere. Produced by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, this four-day festival brings together bluegrass and…
GET TICKETS Join us on July 7th, 2025 for Mighty Poplar! Tickets are on sale now. Preferred seating is $37, and reserved seating is $28. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the concert at 7:00 PM. Bar and concessions available. At its heart, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment.…
Join us for the Rick Faris Album Release concert on July 10th! This will be the first chance to hear songs from Rick's new record, "Life's Parade." Pre-sale tickets available online OR at the door.
Join us on July 31, 2025 for Ketch Secor: Story The Crow Told Me Tour! Ketch Secor is a merry ringmaster, passionate professor, modern Beat, and unassuming virtuoso. The Story the Crow Told Me is his solo debut, tracing the journey from street busker to founding Old Crow Medicine Show, now a Grammy-winning, Opry-member band…
Join us for the Lanham Brothers Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Guest includes Laura Briner, Jeff Hardesty, The Bluegrass Brothers, Leland Isbill, Alison Hoover, and The Footstompin Express Cloggers. This show is family friendly with music, dance, comedy, skits, and crowd interaction. Doors open at 6 pm,…
