For the ninth year, the Freight celebrates incredible talent with the Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, May 2-4, 2025. With concerts programmed by Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis, plus curated instructional workshops, Berkeley Bluegrass Festival brings together leaders of the genre, up-and-coming artists, and music fans for three days of concerts, jams, workshops (free for ticket holders!), and good old-fashioned merriment to kick off the summer music festival season.
Schedule
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Della Mae, Po' Ramblin' Boys, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands
Lobby: Bean Creek
Della Mae
Della Mae is a Grammy-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn.
Po’ Ramblin' Boys
At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul. Formed ten years ago in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are at once exactly what you would expect and not at all what you would expect from a tattooed East Tennessee Bluegrass outfit. But they take pride in being ambassadors of their genre, and the group has brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, with stunning results.
Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands
For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor. She has shown us how to lead bands of talented musicians – learning from them while helping them make their best music. And she has shown us how to thrive in a constantly changing musical environment – without ever sacrificing her art. Her talented Right Hands currently consist of Brandon Godman (fiddle), Hasee Ciaccio (bass), and George Guthrie (banjo).
Bean Creek
Bean Creek is a bluegrass band that plays straight-ahead traditional bluegrass. Slightly revised since the passing of original band member Peter Hicks, they are joined by Henry and Ella Warde. Enthusiasm, passion, and fine song choices, including rousing instrumentals and heartfelt ballads, are guaranteed to delight foot-stompin’ audiences. Dulcet harmonies and fun stage banter abound.
Advance Tickets: $64.00 (includes all fees); Day of Show Tickets: $69.00 (includes all fees)
Doors: 6:00PM; Show: 7:00PM
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