Bristol, Tenn.-Va. - Cosmic roots-rockersFuturebirds, Grammy-Award-winning singer-songwriterJim Lauderdale,and emerging honky tonk actRamona & the Holy Smokeshave been added to the lineup for the 24th annualBristol Rhythm & Roots Reunionmusic festival, slated for Sept. 19-21 in historic downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia.
HeadlinersThe Teskey Brothers,ShaneSmith & The Saints,Lukas Nelson,Ricky Skaggs&Kentucky Thunder,The Band Perry,Joy Oladokun,Steep Canyon Rangers,Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, andMountain Grass Unitand many, many more, were announced last month.
This year Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion features over 100 acts of live music across 12 stages in the heart of the twin cities - which are officially recognized by the U.S. Congress as the birthplace of country music. Other acts scheduled to perform at the colossal, three-day includeKaitlin Butts,Ashley Monroe,Fruition,Sister Sadie,Michael Cleveland,The Wilder Blue,Nolan Taylor,Shadowgrass,Ken Pomeroy,Theo Lawrence,The Wildmans,Jarekus Singleton,Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley,Larry Keel's Electric Larry Land,DenitiaandChicken Wire Empire.
Presented by Ballad Health and produced by the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Rhythm is an immersive, multi-genre tribute to the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings and their lasting impact on the soundtrack of our lives. Weekend passes to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion are on sale for $169.99 with payment plan and upgraded packages available. For groups of 10 people are more, the cost is reduced to $149.99. Applicable taxes and fees are included in the ticket price. Prices increase in June. VisitBristolRhythm.comfor tickets and information.
