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WELCOME!

Hi folks,

Thanks for joining us for DelFest 11. We are glad you are here.

While we showcase many types of music here at DelFest, most of it has its roots in Bluegrass, and for this year’s festival we’re shining a big spotlight on Bluegrass, especially with the Bluegrass Congress on Saturday night. The gentlemen we have gathered for that set have made as big a mark on the music as anyone. They’ve taken the music that created to new levels on their respective instruments. I’m very excited to get to share the stage with all of these friends – Dawg, Ricky, Jerry, Sam, Bryan and Stuart – for a night that I know I won’t soon forget.

This focus on picking and bluegrass continues with sets from many of the top bluegrass touring bands on the road like Greensky Bluegrass and , as well as the next generation of great pickers that are taking up the mantle, like and , as well as a host of young bands that are creating some excitement. As usual, there will be a little something for everyone at this year’s DelFest, but I hope you look back on it when it’s all said and done, and say, “We might have just witnessed the world’s best and biggest picking party.”

Most of you know what DelFest is about, but I’ll dare repeat it here for any newbies. We are all family, we love one another, we love music, and we are here to have a good time with each other. So, be safe, have fun, and enjoy the picking party.

Sincerely, Del McCoury and the entire McCoury Family

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T HURSDAY SCHEDULE GRANDSTAND

4:00pm The Del McCoury Soundcheck 4:00 - 5:15pm 5:00pm

6:00pm The California Honeydrops 6:00 - 7:30pm 7:00pm POTOMAC STAGE + DELFEST MUSIC HALL 8:00pm OPEN FRIDAY!

Rhiannon Giddens 9:00pm 8:10 - 9:40pm

10:00pm

The Infamous 11:00pm Stringdusters 10:15 - 11:55pm

DELFEST RADIO

Tune in to 90.1 FM to hear live music from the Grandstand Stage right at your campsite!

5. FRIDAY SCHEDULE 6. GRANDSTAND POTOMAC MUSIC HALL

10:00am

11:00am Joe Craven 10:45am - 11:45pm Mountain Ride 11:15am - 12:20pm 12:00pm Grand Ole' Ditch 11:45am - 1:00pm Cris Jacobs 12:15 - 1:30pm 1:00pm Jon Stickley Trio 12:50 - 2:05pm

2:00pm Band Orange 1:45 - 3:15pm 2:15 - 3:30pm 3:00pm 2:45 - 4:00pm

4:00pm The Dawg Trio Fruition w/ , 4:10 - 5:20pm The Brothers Comatose Danny Barnes, Sam Grisman 5:00pm 4:35 - 5:50pm 4:00 - 5:30pm

6:00pm & The Broomestix The Grass is Dead 6:15 - 7:30pm 7:00pm 6:05 - 7:35pm 6:30 - 7:45pm

8:00pm

The Del McCoury Band 9:00pm 8:10 - 9:40pm

10:00pm

Greensky Bluegrass 11:00pm 10:15 - 11:55pm FRIDAY SCHEDULE GRANDSTAND POTOMAC MUSIC HALL

10:00am

11:00am Joe Craven 10:45am - 11:45pm Mountain Ride 11:15am - 12:20pm 12:00pm Grand Ole' Ditch 11:45am - 1:00pm Cris Jacobs 12:15 - 1:30pm 1:00pm Jon Stickley Trio 12:50 - 2:05pm

2:00pm Bryan Sutton Band Mandolin Orange 1:45 - 3:15pm 2:15 - 3:30pm 3:00pm Birds of Chicago 2:45 - 4:00pm

4:00pm The Dawg Trio Fruition w/ David Grisman, 4:10 - 5:20pm The Brothers Comatose Danny Barnes, Sam Grisman 5:00pm 4:35 - 5:50pm 4:00 - 5:30pm

6:00pm Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder The Broomestix The Grass is Dead 6:15 - 7:30pm 7:00pm 6:05 - 7:35pm 6:30 - 7:45pm

8:00pm

The Del McCoury Band 9:00pm 8:10 - 9:40pm

10:00pm

Greensky Bluegrass 11:00pm 10:15 - 11:55pm

S ATURDAY SCHEDULE 9.

GRANDSTAND POTOMAC MUSIC HALL

10:00am

Twisted Pine Justin Moses & Cody Kilby 10:15 - 11:15am 10:10 - 11:10am 11:00am

Ronnie McCoury Hosts Mountain Ride A Mandolin Extravaganza 11:00am - 12:25pm 11:35am - 12:20pm 12:00pm Rising 11:45am - 1:00pm

1:00pm The Broomestix 12:50 - 2:05pm Jon Stickley Trio 12:55 - 2:10pm 2:00pm Richard Thompson 1:30 - 3:00pm

3:00pm The Lil Smokies Birds of Chicago 2:45 - 4:00pm 2:40 - 3:55pm

4:00pm The Band 3:40 - 5:10pm Billy Strings The Sounds 5:00pm & Bryan Sutton of Laurel Canyon 4:35 - 5:50pm 4:25 - 5:40pm

6:00pm Band 5:50 - 7:20pm Sierra Hull Cris Jacobs 6:15 - 7:30pm 7:00pm 6:30 - 7:45pm

8:00pm

The Bluegrass Congress 9:00pm 8:00 - 10:00pm

10:00pm

11:00pm The Travelin’ McCourys 10:35 - 11:55pm SUNDAY SCHEDULE 10. GRANDSTAND POTOMAC MUSIC HALL

10:00am The Kruger Bros & Friends The Broomestix 10:00 - 10:45am Gospel Warm-Up 11:00am 10:30 - 11:15am Grand Ole' Ditch 11:00am - 12:00pm Joe Craven Dré 11:15am - 12:30pm 12:00pm & The Gospel Collective 11:30 - 1:00pm

1:00pm Horseshoes & Hand Grenades The 12:50 - 2:05pm 1:00 - 2:15pm Sierra Hull 2:00pm 1:30 - 2:45pm

3:00pm Suspects 2:45 - 4:00pm Twisted Pine 3:00 - 4:15pm 4:00pm Billy Strings 3:30 - 5:00pm The Reverend Peyton's 5:00pm Big Damn Band 4:35 - 5:50pm Dustbowl Revival 5:00 - 6:30pm 6:00pm Brothers 5:45 - 7:15pm The Brothers 7:00pm 6:30 - 7:45pm

8:00pm The Del McCoury Band 8:00 - 9:35pm 9:00pm

10:00pm

Old Crow Medicine Show 11:00pm 10:15 - 11:55pm

LATE NIGHTS IN THE DELFEST MUSIC HALL 13.

Doors 11:30pm | $25 Each Night

THURSDAY Fruition The Lil Smokies

FRIDAY The California Honeydrops Dustbowl Revival

SATURDAY Billy Strings The Brothers Comatose

SUNDAY The Travelin’ McCourys Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

Late Night tickets may be purchased online during the festival at delfest.com, at the merchandise tent located in the main music meadow, or at the DelFest Music Hall the night of the show (subject to availability). We accept cash and credit cards for Late Night ticket purchases. In order to purchase Late Night tickets, you must have a multi-day festival pass. Be sure to arrive at the Late Night shows with your Eventbrite print-at-home or mobile ticket ready and in hand for easy entry. LATE NIGHT BOX OFFICE

Merchandise Tent: Thursday 4-10pm / Friday-Sunday 2-10pm DelFest Music Hall: Thursday-Sunday 11:30pm-2am SHUTTLES

Off-site Parking Shuttle Info

Free shuttles are provided to and from the off-site parking lot at the college. The shuttle stop is located at the main entrance to the fairgrounds. Shuttles run continuously to and from the parking lots at the college from 9am Thursday to noon on Monday.

Around-Town Shuttle

Allegany County is offering a transit shuttle during DelFest that can assist with transporting festival goers to and from the festival grounds, and throughout the community. Please note: the Allegany County Transit Bus follows the Green Line and can stop for locations along the designated route. This is replacing the trolley that had run in the past.

The Allegany County Transit shuttle, each direction, costs $2 per person. Cash only. No change available, so please come prepared with proper cash for festival transportation. ATMs are located at the Allegany County Fairgrounds near the merchandise tent in the Grandstand Meadow, and in the food court.

Shuttle Schedule:

Thursday - Friday: 12:10pm - 12:10am Saturday - Sunday: 12:15pm - 12:15am

Go to mountainmarylanddeluxe.com/transportation to view the route and schedule. YOGA

Prepare yourself for another glorious day at DelFest by connecting your mind, body and spirit. All classes are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are open to all festival attendees. We are delighted to have musician Tom Kraemer from Yoga Live Music Experience return this year to accompany our instructors for Friday’s and Saturday’s classes. Classes will take place on the Yoga Lawn (by the house near DELuxe Camping - see map). Rain or mud? Classes will be held in the DelFest Music Hall - enter side of building across from DELuxe camping.

14. Funky Flow | Fri. & Sat., 10:00-11:00am Caroline will guide you through traditional yoga poses and throw in some fun and funky variations to challenge your balance, focus your breath, and ease the kinks in your festy body! This class will be just the right combination of strength and stretch.

Slow Mo Flow Sunday | Sun., 10:00-11:00am On Sunday, Caroline will really slow things down to get deep into those tight and tired muscles from the weekend. She will guide you through a very meditative practice, moving nice and slow, and end with some nice long twists and restorative holds.

Blissful Flow | Fri.-Sun., 11:15am-12:15pm Sheray will lead a rejuvenating vinyasa class connecting the breath to restore the mind, body and spirit. We will flow through poses like a dance to build heat and create space. This class will be a blissful balance between strengthening and stretching the muscles. WORKSHOPS, GUESTS & SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Thursday, 4:00-5:15pm | Grandstand The Del McCoury Band soundcheck set is back to kick things off followed by a tune from winner of The Academy Band Scramble.

Saturday, 11:35am-12:20pm | Potomac Ronnie McCoury Hosts a Mandolin Extravaganza

Saturday, 4:25-5:40pm | Music Hall The Sounds of Laurel Canyon with Dré Anders, The Gibson Brothers, Sierra Hull, Ronnie and Garnet Bowman, , Justin Moses, The Kruger Brothers and friends: Out of Laurel Canyon came some amazing sounds and artists. Come hear your favorite folk , and a few obscure ones, from that time in music history...the community, the songs, the stories...just as relevant today.

Saturday, 8:00-10:00pm | Grandstand The Bluegrass Congress convenes with The Del McCoury Band, David Grisman, Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton & .

Sunday, 10:00-10:45am | Potomac The Kruger Brothers & Friends Pick A Few

Sunday, 10:30-11:15am | Grandstand The Broomestix Gospel Warm-Up

Sunday, 11:30-1:00pm | Grandstand The DelFest Gospel Collective: Get ready for some amazing uplifting moments as Dré & the Gospel Collective take you to church, DelFest-style. This year features Del McCoury, Ronnie and Garnet Bowman, Sierra Hull, The Gibson Brothers, The Kruger Brothers, Cody Kilby, Justin Moses, Alan Bartram and more. 15.

KIDZONE!

Welcome DelFest kids! We are excited to bring you many fun and interactive games, activities and crafts! If this is your first year at DelFest, you are in for such a great time!

KidZone Hours: Friday - Sunday, 9:00am - 7:00pm Please visit the KidZone for a posted list of daily activities and fun!

Grown-ups, please note: This is NOT childcare. Kids under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. *ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR GLASS IS ABSOLUTELY NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE KIDS AREA. Shoes must be worn at all times. For the safety of our kids, this is strictly enforced. Thank you for understanding. Play at your own risk. ACTIVITIES/PRESENTERS

Camille “Who?” Armstrong DelFest is excited to welcome back Camille Who? and Friends, offering multiple fun-filled workshops from performing arts renaissance woman Camille Who? Armstrong. Kids and grownups alike can learn to sing, dance, act, drum and jump double-dutch all in one weekend from this NYC’s FAME School of the Arts graduate, former 10-year cast member of the NYC and touring casts of STOMP, and frontwoman and for artists like Steve Kimock & Friends, Bernie Worrell and The Motet. Wow! Some of the amazing-ness we plan to do this year: body percussion/rhythm workshops, dance and choreography, live performances, teen hip-hop, acting classes, teen vocal and instrument lessons, and Double Dutch, a DelFest favorite!

Step Jam Kim and Jan are “Step Jam,” bringing creative footwork to old-time rhythms. Accomplished Appalachian traditional music and step dance performers, they will get your dance energy in gear. Rhythmic percussive games and “southern barn dances” will help you discover your body groove as we dance and laugh together. We invite all ages to join in the fun!

Big Bubble Workshops w/ Uncle Jimmy We will provide all the supplies you will need to make your own giant and magical bubbles with all of your friends!

Kidding Around Yoga w/ KAY instructor Mary Green These terrific classes get children , dancing, skipping, marching, jogging, shaking, laughing, hopping, limboing and storytelling, all while practicing authentic yoga to original KAY music. It’s so much FUN and kids will love it!

Kids Parade | Sun., 10:45am This has become a very cool DelKids tradition. Please join us, one and all. Bring your costumes, masks, face paints, puppets, noisemakers and dancing shoes! We leave the KidZone at 10:45am and make our way around the GrandStand Field to the Stage and we will join Dre’s Gospel Collective for a special treat! Be there!

18. Petunia The Clown Join Petunia while she brings us through a wonderfully hilarious Puppet and Magic Show and Balloon Twisting followed by face painting!

Annual Water Balloon Battle | Sunday High Noon (tumbleweeds) We spend the weekend filling and tying thousands of biodegradable water balloons. Please come dressed ready to get soaked. Parents bring your super big soakers. Little kids under 5 go first… then it’s big kids vs. the parents.

The Watsons Present “DelKids Talent Show” Bring your costumes, talents, jokes, tricks, songs, instruments and poetry. This is your time to shine!

Parents’ Lounge We will offer a lovely shaded spot for you parents who are watching your children to kick back, relax and watch your kids play. Coffee and tea provided. Nursing moms welcome!

Giant Jenga Tournament You think you have the skills to win all of DelFest? Bring your steady hand and game face to sign up for this year’s official DelKids tournament!

Teen After-Hours Until 10pm: teenagers are welcome to hang out in the pavilion after the KidZone hours, until 10pm. It is your responsibility to check in with your adults by your curfew time. The pavilion lights will be on for you to hang out together. Please stay respectful. There will be supervision.

The Allegany County Arts Council “ARTs BUS” Open Fri. - Sun. 9:30 - 11:30am & 1:30 - 4:30pm A colorful art-mobile in which local artists travel provide a positive, engaging art experience for kids. Fun art projects include rhythm instruments, recycled terrariums and more!

Friends of the Cheat Come join in and learn about your outdoor environment, and get twisted making AMD tie dyes! v AMD Tie Dye Part 1 | Fri., 10:30 - 11:30am Dye your own shirts or bandanas in reclaimed iron oxide pigment from acid mine drainage (AMD) clean-ups while learning how AMD pollution impacts Appalachian streams. Bring anything you would like to dye or design: t-shirts, hats, socks… the lighter in color, the better. v AMD Tie Dye Part 2 | Sat., 10:30 - 11:30am Bring back your dry AMD creation and add some flare! Add a DelFest logo, slogan or silhouette of Del to your AMD tie dye flag or shirt and make it unique! Didn’t make a tie dye? Make a new piece of art using reclaimed AMD pollution as a creative solution! v Stream Bug Workshop | Sun., 2:00 - 3:00pm Did you know that a dragonfly lives for two years underwater before hatching into a colorful, flying insect? Earn your creek legs at this fun workshop! Learn how to collect stream bugs, identify major families, and how stream bug communities reflect water quality.

19. KIDS REGISTRATION

We encourage you to stop by the KidZone early and register your kids’ wristbands. We will be happy to take your cell number and name in case you get temporarily separated. Please talk with your children about what to do in this unlikely event: who to ask for help, how to stay calm, and how to try to remember as much info about where we can find you. Our staff is friendly and helpful, and will help in any way to get you safely reunited. MODEL TRAINS

Visit the Maryland & West Virginia Model Railroad Association, located in the Old Jockey Club building across from the showers (see map on pg. 24). Come check out the miniature DelFest! Open on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am - 4:00pm.

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ART & CRAFT FAIR

Many of our vendors accept credit cards or you can use our on-site ATMs, located near the merchandise tent and in the food court.

AMiRA Jewelry ~ Macrame jewelry accented with metals, beads, fibers and stones Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe ~ Instruments, strings, books, etc. Apsara ~ Clothing and jewelry from India and Bali Art of Ryan Kerrigan ~ 100% original artwork: posters, canvas prints, cards, stickers, pins, magnets Bali Made ~ Sustainable, handmade crafts that are fair trade, unique and gorgeous Blue Sky Design ~ Original clothing, handbags and jewelry designs from India and Nepal Botany Lane Pottery ~ Functional nature and artifact inspired dishes and housewares Carden Farms ~ Handmade soap, shaving brushes, wood and metal folk art Center for Amazon Community Ecology ~ Offering fair trade crafts and promoting sustainability within the Amazon region CultureShock/Airchair ~ Six styles of Airchairs Culture-Cross ~ Works of international designers, indigenous tribal communities and craftspeople Dazzle Studios ~ Handmade jewelry, also featuring work by other independent artisans Eagles Nest Outfitters ~ The original parachute hammock Eastman Strings ~ Eastman and EnRapturing Entertainment ~ Henna temporary tattoos and face painting Fine Line Graphics ~ Screen-printed t-shirts, hoodies, hats, pins For Claudia’s Sake ~ Organic skin care Gypsy Wagon Wares ~ Folk art, cutting boards from recycled barwood Hooked Productions ~ Sustainable bamboo and organic cotton tees, tanks and tops Irie Light Candles / Flat Earth Tileworks ~ Candles, incense, pottery, tiles Katie Did It! ~ 3D stained glass art Katzinn Illustrations ~ Pen and ink original drawings, magnets, stickers K’Owino Batiks ~ African batik wall hangings Mexica Crafts ~ Handmade leather footwear and accessories Miss Kay Art ~ Reclaimed wood art, handcut tin, found objects New World Glass ~ Stained glass and jewelry Planet Love ~ Original multiple, hand-pulled silk-screen prints on clothing, banners and paper Printemps Pottery ~ Handmade stoneware and colorful pottery in seven different designs Sunflower Trading Company ~ Hats including fedoras, fisherman, barrettes, straws and more Sunshyne Silverwear ~ Silverware jewelry, statement piece pendants and more Thai Express Clothing Company ~ Beautiful and colorful clothing, scarves, purses and much more TARPestry ~ Soft, durable, weather-resistant outdoor blankets The Transient Design ~ Handwoven and naturally dyed textiles The Treasures of Travel ~ Handmade and culturally reflective goods from around the world Twisted Bliss Design ~ Handmade sterling silver jewelry and headpieces

23. FESTIVAL CUISINE

Pete’s Concession ~ Open ‘round the clock, serving full breakfast and sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream out of the concrete building behind the Grandstand. Snack/veggie booth serves fried veggies, frozen bananas, cotton candy, popcorn and more. In the music meadow, their snack tent offers popcorn, candied apples, cotton candy, fresh fruit cups, frozen dipped bananas and more.

Timi’s Greek and Middle Eastern Foods ~ Offering Mediterranean platters, traditional gyros of beef and lamb, chicken or veggie as well as falafel.

Pie for the People ~ Serving authentically hand-forged and fresh pizza by the slice. We’ve been creating the Galaxy’s finest pie and are proud to be a part of the DelFest family since year 1.

Goatocado ~ Offering vegetarian quinoa bowls, pita wraps, vegan smoothies and sorbet. Veggie breakfast options also available.

Flaming Wok ~ Serving up Asian specialties such as teriyaki chicken, veggie fried rice, lo mein and more. Egg rolls and breakfast sandwiches too!

Archie’s BBQ ~ The best barbecue in Deep Creek Lake Maryland, offering succulent barbeque, stacked sliced smoked beef brisket, smoked pulled pork shoulder.

Bombay Station ~ Created to satisfy the world’s insatiable appetite for pasta and all its variations, from Japanese to Thai, and Italian to classic American. All items can be vegetarian with multiple vegan/gluten free options.

Fair Shot Coffee & Espresso ~ Serving hot or iced, organic, fairly-traded coffee and espresso drinks and frappes, 100% fruit puree smoothies, and wholesome whole grain breakfast options.

Popcorn in Paradise ~ Follow your nose to the best kettle corn in Allegany County. Set up in the main music meadow.

Queen City Creamery ~ “Where Fresh is Best,” Cumberland’s legendary frozen custard made fresh locally in a variety of flavors.

The Taco Tent ~ Serving specialty fish, chicken, steak or veggie tacos. Breakfast tacos too!

The Grilled Cheese Incident ~ Traveling music festivals nationwide serving delicious and unique twists on the grilled cheese sandwich, as well as various soups and salads. Everything is grilled to order, including the Mac Daddy, loaded with mac and cheese. Salads are made in small batches for a fresh and cool bite on a hot day of live music.

Kona Shaved Ice ~ Shaved ice with over 200 flavor combinations!

Western Maryland Lemonade ~ Local lemonade 24. BEVERAGES 25.

Thirsty? Our drink booths - located in the food court, music meadow and Potomac Stage - feature bottled water, organic lemonade, coconut water, iced teas and a variety of soft drinks. Ice is available in the main food court. No cash? No problem! Accepting all major credit cards at all bars and beverage booths.

Fine brews are available from Victory, Devil’s Backbone, Troegs, Sweetwater, Bold Rock Cider, Stella Artois, Oberon Ale, Starr Hill, and Magic Hat. Fine wines (red and white) are available as well. You must be 21+ years of age with valid ID to purchase and consume beer and wine. This will be strictly enforced. Please use your ID to obtain a 21+ wristband.

Alcohol is sold in a designated areas in accordance with licensing. No outside beverages may enter into the fenced area, but patrons may carry purchased beverages freely within the entire area which includes the Grandstand Stage, Potomac Stage, and Food Court. The DelFest Music Hall is a separately designated area, and no outside beverages are permitted inside. Sealed water bottles and empty vessels are OK. FREE WATER

In our efforts to reduce single serve plastic bottles, water stations are located around the fairgrounds. 26. Download color version on your phone at delfest.com/eventinfo/ festival-map

MERCHANDISE TENT/LOST & FOUND 29.

Our merchandise tent is located in the music meadow near the Grandstand Stage. Here you’ll find festival merchandise as well as music and swag from many of the artists appearing at the festival. You can also purchase Late Night and raffle tickets here, and this is where the Lost & Found is located. DELFEST FOUNDATION RAFFLE

Don’t forget to purchase your DelFest Foundation raffle tickets at the merchandise tent or from one of the volunteers in the crowd. DelFest Foundation donates all proceeds to local charities that make a difference in Allegany County. The prizes are awesome, such as a 4-Day pass for two tickets to DelFest 2019 and a Martin with a value of nearly $5,000, vendor gift certificates, an Eastman mandolin, and other awesome surprises. Winners will be announced by Joe Craven from the main stage at approximately 8pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. RECYCLING

Clean Vibes will be making every effort to keep the campground and concert areas clean and safe throughout the weekend – but we need your help. Please use the bags you were given when you arrived to keep your camping area clean. Every vehicle received two bags: one is for trash (clear bag destined for landfill) and one is for recycling (blue bag for empty cans and plastic bottles). All aluminum and plastic beverage containers can be recycled. Please tie your filled bags and pack out all glass recyclables this year. Carry your bags to the nearest dumpster or collection station. They are marked for trash or recycling. Please break down bulky items before discarding and set any cardboard boxes next to the trash barrels, not inside them.

Help sweep the concert field after the music! At the conclusion of each night’s shows, we will distribute recycling and garbage bags to sweep the concert grounds. Meet in front of the stage for the sweep.

Please help Clean Vibes cultivate cleanliness and ensure that we as a community reduce the size of the ecological footprint we leave behind this weekend. CAMP TRACTION Camp Traction consists of music fans who choose to experience festivals and shows without the use of drugs or alcohol. Our primary purpose is to provide a safe environment for clean and sober music fans. We are not affiliated with DelFest or with AA, NA or any other organized recovery group. We are simply a group of people who share the common bond of enjoying musical events in a clean and sober state. We take no position on drug and/or alcohol use and leave those decisions to the individual. We offer support, strength and hope to those who seek what we share. Our location at DelFest is noted on the festival map. FOOD DRIVE

Have some leftover non-perishable food items? Since 2011, Del’s Army has collected more than two and half tons of food at DelFest from their table at the entrance to the Music Meadow. They’ll be open at 2pm Thursday and 10am Friday through Sunday to receive food donations or contributions for the Western Maryland Food Bank. Please join them in doing good works through music at DelFest. 30. Proudly Serving CUMBERLAND, WESTERN MARYLAND &

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Billy Strings SAT 4:35 PM Potomac / 1:45 AM SAT Late Night SUN 3:30 PM Grandstand Billy Strings plays hard and he lives hard, picking so fast and intensely that he’s known to break multiple strings per , and basing the songs he writes on the hard lives he grew up around in the abandoned rural communities of America. His new , Turmoil & Tinfoil, taps into a deep vein of psychedelia in Americana, referencing everything from the Dead to , but all underlaid by Billy’s undeniable virtuosity and his knowledge of of American music. Billy’s front porch in East is constantly filled up with Nashville’s best roots musicians just picking up a storm.

Birds of Chicago FRI 2:45 PM Potomac / SAT 2:40 PM Music Hall Known for their “near perfect Americana” (No Depression), JT Nero and Allison Russell recently finished recording their sprawling rock and roll circus of an album Love in Wartime, to be released next year. Nero had a suite of songs that didn’t feel quite at home on Love in Wartime. Having relocated to Nashville, they decided to throw themselves their own welcome to town party by recording an acoustic EP at Steve Dawson’s Henhouse Studio. It is Love in Wartime’s “country cousin” and it rounds out Birds of Chicago’s offering of healing, communion and celebration of life in a dark and troubled time.

The Bluegrass Congress SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand Among all the great performers at this year’s DelFest, we’re particularly excited about a once-in-a-lifetime performance planned for Saturday night. Del McCoury began sending out hand-rolled parchment invitations to a select group of deserving musical participants, inviting them to join his DelFest 2018 Bluegrass Congress. This Memorial Day weekend, The Bluegrass Congress – which includes Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton and Stuart Duncan – will officially be called to order. These musicians represent the best at what they do in the field of bluegrass and will convene on Saturday with The Del McCoury Band for a picking party like 32. none other in festival history! DELFEST ARTISTS

The Broomestix FRI 6:15 PM Music Hall / SAT 12:50 PM Potomac SUN 10:30 AM Grandstand Nine young men and a girl, The Broomestix are an R&B/soul/ funk jamband out of the Nashville area; an exceptional group of musicians with an irresistibly funky rhythm section, stand- out vocalist and tight, in-your-face, five-piece horn section whose sound engages their audiences with irresistible rhythms and provides a unique introduction to emerging, right-now talent. Audiences all over the country rave about the explosive talent and creativity of their live shows.

The Brothers Comatose FRI 4:35 PM Potomac / 12:15 AM SAT Late Night Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of , country and rock ‘n’ roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit. When they’re not headlining The Fillmore for a sold-out show or appearing at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, the band is out on the road performing across America, Canada and Australia, and hosting their very own music festival, Comatopia. In 2018 The Brothers Comatose traveled to Asia for a month of cultural music exchange and education with American Music Abroad, a program directed by the State Department.

Bryan Sutton Band FRI 1:45 PM Music Hall / SAT 4:35 PM Potomac SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand Bryan Sutton is the most accomplished and awarded acoustic guitarist of his generation, an innovator who bridges the bluegrass flatpicking traditions of the 20th century with the dynamic roots music scene of the 21st. His rise from buzzed- about young sideman to first-call Nashville session musician to membership in one of history’s greatest bluegrass bands has been grounded in quiet professionalism and ever-expanding musicianship. Sutton is a GRAMMY Award winner and a nine- time International Association Guitar Player of the Year.

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The California Honeydrops THU 6:00 PM Grandstand / 1:45 AM FRI Late Night The California Honeydrops have a reputation as being among the most exciting and dynamic live bands on the planet. With unrelenting energy and a near-encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, genres and idioms, the Honeydrops have spent a decade playing everywhere from subway stations in their native Oakland, CA to sold-out shows in theatres and at festivals all across the globe. In addition to their own non-stop touring, 2016 and 2017 saw them honored to support Bonnie Raitt on her extensive North American tour, following past support slots with such icons as B.B. King, , Buddy Guy and Dr. John.

Cris Jacobs FRI 12:15 PM Grandstand / SAT 6:30 PM Potomac Cris Jacobs enchants listeners with his poignant songwriting, virtuous guitar playing, and soulfully transcendent voice. After a decade as principal songwriter and frontman for beloved Baltimore-based band The Bridge, Jacobs released his debut solo album, the critically acclaimed Songs for Cats and Dogs, in 2012, and followed it up in 2016 with Dust to Gold, which garnered attention from magazine, who called him one of the “10 Artist You Need to Know Now.” They describe his sound as “blue-eyed soul meets outlaw swagger,” and it is indeed a delightful, spicy gumbo of soul, country, funk, rock and .

The Dawg Trio w/ David Grisman, Danny Barnes, Sam Grisman FRI 4:00 PM Music Hall / SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand For nearly half a century, mandolinist/composer/bandleader/ producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. An acoustic pioneer and innovator, Grisman forged a unique personal artistic path, skillfully combining elements of the great American music/art forms – and bluegrass – with many international flavors and sensibilities to create his own distinctive idiom: “Dawg” music. In doing so, he’s inspired new generations of musicians while creating his own niche in contemporary music. His new Dawg Trio features virtuoso Danny Barnes and son Sam Grisman on bass. 34. DELFEST ARTISTS

The Del McCoury Band THU 4:00 PM Grandstand / FRI 8:10 PM Grandstand SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand / SUN 8:00 PM Grandstand For more than 50 years, Del McCoury’s music has defined authenticity for hardcore bluegrass fans as well as a growing number of fans among those only vaguely familiar with the genre. McCoury is something special. He’s a living link to the days when bluegrass was made only in hillbilly honky-tonks, schoolhouse shows and on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Yet he’s also a commandingly vital presence today, from prime time and late night talk show TV to music festivals where audiences collectively number in the hundreds of thousands.

Dré & The Gospel Collective SAT 4:25 PM Music Hall / SUN 11:30 AM Grandstand Dré Anders of Dré and the Collective brings her cast of rotating musicians back to DelFest. On any given day, Dré and the Collective can include members of the Royal Family of Bluegrass – Ronnie McCoury (mandolin) and Rob McCoury (banjo) – and many, many more. This time, she’s drawing from her roots in the church where she started her singing career at the age of three, and bringing church to DelFest on Sunday morning, as she’s put together an all-star cast of musicians just for DelFest to form Dré & the Gospel Collective. Get ready for some amazing uplifting moments as Dré & the Gospel Collective take you to church, DelFest-style. This year features Del McCoury, Ronnie and Garnet Bowman, Sierra Hull, Cody Kilby, Justin Moses, Alan Bartram and more. Dré will also appear in Saturday’s The Sounds of Laurel Canyon performance.

The Dustbowl Revival 12:15 AM FRI Late Night / SUN 5:00 PM Music Hall The year 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of The Dustbowl Revival’s formation. It was back in 2007 when band founder Zach Lupetin posted an ad in Craigslist in hopes of creating a group inspired by brass and string band traditions. Most recently The Dustbowl Revival has been making a name for itself with a vibrant mix of vintage Americana sounds. Critics say that this eclectic eight- piece “would have sounded utterly at home within the hallowed confines of Preservation Hall in New Orleans’ French Quarter” and their “upbeat, old-school, All-American sonic safaris exemplify everything shows should be: hot, spontaneous, engaging and, best of all, a pleasure to hear.”

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Fruition 1:45 AM THU Late Night / FRI 4:10 PM Grandstand Stage On their fifth full-length,Watching It All Fall Apart, Fruition transform pain and heartache into something truly glorious. With their songwriting sharper and more nuanced than ever before – and their sonic palette more daringly expansive – the Portland, OR-based band’s full-hearted intensity ultimately gives the album a transcendent power. In a departure from their usual DIY approach, Fruition teamed up with producer/mixer (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit, case/lang/veirs) to adorn their folk-rooted sound with delicately crafted elements of psychedelia and soul.

The Gibson Brothers SAT 4:25 PM Music Hall / SUN 6:30 PM Potomac The Gibson Brothers’ brand of bluegrass is a visceral mix of heritage and soaring harmony, making them the premiere brother duet of the genre, following in the footsteps of legendary brother acts such as the Stanley Brothers, Jim & Jesse, and the . The two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year follow up their stellar, five- times nominated tribute to brother harmonies, Brotherhood, with In the Ground, which digs even deeper into their commitment to family and their history. Featuring celebrated, award-winning Dobro player , In the Ground reaches into new territory for the Gibson Brothers as they reflect on their past.

Grand Ole’ Ditch FRI 11:45 AM Music Hall / SUN 11:00 AM Potomac Grand Ole’ Ditch is all about having some new fun with that old Appalachian sound. They began as a home-brewed bluegrass band out of the mountain town of Cumberland, MD, deriving their name from an important piece of Western Maryland history: the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, nicknamed the Grand Old Ditch. Grand Ole’ Ditch is now creating a presence of their own in the Mid-Atlantic bluegrass scene, bringing you the nickel-wound vibrations you’ve always longed for, emanating from the pigeon-holed boxes we have all come to know. The songwriting is inventive with caramelized harmonies. From one era to another, it’s music to your ears.

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The Grass is Dead FRI 6:30 PM Potomac The Grass is Dead are a force of bluegrass and music. Pickin’ and grinnin’ is what they do best, and they have been adapting Grateful Dead songs in their own bluegrass styles since 1998. Always a festival favorite, The Grass is Dead are guaranteed to make you smile, smile, smile! With a few new members on the roster, The GID are having a blast introducing their new multi-talented bandmates to new fans and “old and in the way” fans alike.

Greensky Bluegrass FRI 10:15 PM Grandstand For more than a decade and a half, the members of Greensky Bluegrass have created their own version of bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a stringband with the rule-breaking spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. They redefine that sound once again with their sixth album, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted. The album is a collection of opposites, full of dark psychedelic swirls, bright bursts of acoustic guitar, soundscapes, solos, freethinking improvisation, and plenty of sharp, focused songwriting. It is wild and wide-ranging, showing off the diversity Greensky Bluegrass brings to every live show.

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades SUN 12:50 PM Potomac / 12:15 AM SUN Late Night After seven years, three , innumerable sold-out shows and countless beers, bluegrass mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades appropriately consider themselves a “family” on a wild, wonderful and often whacky roller coaster. The bond between the quintet – David C. Lynch (harmonica, accordion, spoons, vocals), Collin Mettelka (, mandolin, vocals), Russell Pedersen (banjo, fiddle, vocals), Adam Greuel (guitar, Dobro, vocals) and Samuel Odin (bass) – fuels their creativity and chemistry on stage and in the studio.

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The Infamous Stringdusters THU 10:15 PM Grandstand A band should never stop progressing. Forward motion belies creativity and evolution. A staunch and unwavering commitment to progression is how an unassuming group of five friends can collectively become a GRAMMY Award-winning force of nature. That’s exactly how it happened for The Infamous Stringdusters. Within 13 years since their 2005 formation, the band – Travis Book (bass, vocals), Andy Falco (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle, vocals), Andy Hall (Dobro, vocals) and Chris Pandolfi (banjo, vocals) – have consistently forged ahead, relentlessly exploring the musical possibilities of a “bluegrass ensemble” and breaking down boundaries in the process.

The Jerry Douglas Band SAT 3:40 PM Grandstand / SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand Jerry Douglas has won over 14 GRAMMY Awards and has been an important part of roots music for decades. He’s been a member of many revered bands including J.D. Crowe’s New South, Country Gentlemen, Strength In Numbers, and & Union Station. He also formed his own bluegrass band, Earls of Leicester. Now he’s on to his own bluegrass/ jazz band. The Jerry Douglas Band features Christian Sedelmyer (fiddle), Daniel Kimbro (bass), Mike Seals (guitar), Doug Belote (drums), Vance Thompson (trumpet) and Jamel Mitchell (saxophone). The Jerry Douglas Band just released their first record together, entitled What If.

Joe Craven & The Sometimers FRI 10:45 AM Grandstand / SUN 11:15 AM Music Hall Joe Craven & The Sometimers, featuring Bruce MacMillan and Jonathan Stoyanoff, is a tight, crisp string-centric “free range folkasaurus trio” offering a “no genre left behind” policy of music making and re-creating. The trio is now working with drummer Barry Eldridge in celebration of their upcoming sophomore release Garcia Songbook. Their power tool box includes both upright and electric bass, various guitars, Dobro, lap steel, mandolin, octave mandolin, fiddle, percussion, , jawbone, more cowbell and who knows what else. Give ‘em a listen and you just might do a little dance while you’re at it! 39. DELFEST ARTISTS

Jon Stickley Trio FRI 12:50 PM Potomac / SAT 12:55 PM Music Hall The originality and sheer energy of this genre-bending ensemble serves as a welcome wake-up call for those who experience it. With roots in gypsy jazz, bluegrass and hip- hop in an “exhilarating all-acoustic swirl” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine), Jon Stickley Trio combines Jon Stickley’s rapid- fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums.

Justin Moses & Cody Kilby SAT 10:10 AM Potomac Justin Moses began playing music at the age of six and soon started traveling with his family’s gospel group after learning his first chords on the mandolin. He helped form Blue Moon Rising after high school and recorded two albums with them in the early 2000s. By now, the boy-wonder beginnings of star instrumentalist Cody Kilby are well-known to fans of bluegrass and acoustic music. A true prodigy, he picked up his dad’s banjo at age eight and by the time he was 11, he had a Gibson banjo endorsement. He started playing his mom’s guitar at 10, and by 17 he was the National Flatpicking Champion. A superstar duo to be sure.

The Kruger Brothers SAT 4:25 PM Music Hall / SUN 10:00 AM Potomac SUN 1:00 PM Music Hall Originally from Switzerland, The Kruger Brothers successfully meld elements of American traditional music, jazz and folk with original classical compositions that continues to grow their increasing fanbase. Brothers Uwe and Jens Kruger began playing North American at an early age and later teamed up with bass player Joel Landsberg, inaugurating a trio that has been playing professionally together since 1995. In 2013, Jens Kruger was named the fourth recipient of the Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music. He was nominated for International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year in 2016, and is a member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. 40.

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The Lil Smokies 12:15 AM THU Late Night / SAT 2:45 PM Potomac A unique blend of excellent songwriting, bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band, The Lil Smokies weave seamlessly through genres, leaving behind melodies you’ll be singing to yourself for days. This Missoula, MT quintet (dobro, upright bass, banjo, fiddle, guitar) has been writing, touring and playing to an ever-growing fan base for the past seven years. The Lil Smokies won the Telluride Bluegrass festival band competition in 2015 and went on to win the International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Award for Best Band in 2016.

Mandolin Orange FRI 2:15 PM Grandstand Mandolin Orange’s music is “laced with bluegrass, country and folk… often wistful and contemplative without being somber, and always firmly grounded in the South” (WNYC). The Chapel Hill, NC duo has built a noteworthy catalog of recordings and performances since their founding in 2009. Their live shows are filled with vibrant chemistry, effortless instrumentation and breezy, fluid harmonies that continue to win over local and far away fans. Recent performances include Telluride Bluegrass, , Bonnaroo and Pickathon, with 2018 support performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Ryman Auditorium.

Mountain Ride FRI 11:15 AM Potomac / SAT 11:00 AM Music Hall In just three years, Mountain Ride evolved from playing traditional bluegrass, to writing, recording and performing their own original music. Eric Avey (guitar) and Kate Avey (bass) started Mountain Ride as a side project to cure their bluegrass bug. Once Scott Matlock (violin) and Corey Woodcock (banjo) joined the ranks, things started to sink up. When Chance Hurley (mandolin) jumped on board, there was no denying that they had something special. Mountain Ride is original Pennsylvania bluegrass. Although the quintet primarily tours the East Coast, the Colorado newgrass influence is obvious in their sound. 42. DELFEST ARTISTS

The New Orleans Suspects SUN 2:45 PM Potomac The New Orleans Suspects have been tearing up the festival and club circuits for the past eight years. This New Orleans supergroup has been laying down its swampified rock ‘n’ roll throughout North America at a feverish pace. Their music combines irresistibly tight funk, soulful horns, Americana-based , and a pinch of jamband to create a uniquely funky groove. Over the years The Suspects have recorded and performed with such artists as The New Mastersounds, Dr. John, Leftover Salmon, Little Feat, Widespread Panic, Bill Kreutzmann, Col. Bruce Hampton and many others.

Old Crow Medicine Show SUN 10:15 PM Grandstand Old Crow Medicine Show started busking on street corners in 1998 in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, NC where they caught the attention of folk icon while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. The band has gone on to win two GRAMMY Awards, they’re inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and their classic single, “Wagon Wheel,” received the RIAA’s Platinum certification for selling over 1,000,000 copies.

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band SUN 4:35 PM Potomac Southern Indiana-bred singer/guitarist Reverend Peyton is the bigger-than-life frontman of Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, MS to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Peyton’s dazzling guitar mastery is equaled on the band’s latest album, The Front Porch Sessions, by his knack for vivid, emotionally impactful songwriting. 43.

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Rhiannon Giddens THU 8:10 PM Grandstand With her elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit, Rhiannon Giddens was recently called “the most profound musician active today” by super-producer T-Bone Burnett. The singer/fiddler/multi-instrumentalist is known for her Grammy Award–winning work as a member of African- American folk interpreters, Carolina Chocolate Drops, and she was among 24 people chosen as 2017 fellows of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. An untiring explorer of traditional music, Giddens recently released her critically acclaimed solo album, .

Richard Thompson SAT 1:30 PM Grandstand Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed . He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for Songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic, from the Americana Music Association in Nashville to Britain’s BBC Awards as well as the prestigious Ivor Novello. In the USA Thompson has been nominated at the Americanas for both Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. His recently released CD, Still, was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and reached #6 in the UK charts.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder FRI 6:05 PM Grandstand / SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand Ricky Skaggs’s life-path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music to striking out on new journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact. Ricky has often said that he is “just trying to make a living” playing the music he loves. But it’s clear that his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with cross-cultural, genre-bending musical ideas and inspirations.

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Rising Appalachia SAT 11:45 AM Grandstand Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories and songs steeped in tradition and devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. Eleven years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever-evolving soundscape.

Sam Bush SAT 5:50 PM Grandstand / SAT 8:00 PM Grandstand Raised on a farm just outside of Bowling Green, KY, Sam Bush grew up plowing tobacco fields in the Southern summer heat alongside his family. He started playing mandolin when he was 11 years old. For Bush, a lifetime of channeling his energy has led to stylistic innovations that have changed the course of bluegrass and roots music alike. To Sam, playing live is a love that will never die. “When we play live on stage, if people can feel the joy we’re feeling, then we have succeeded,” he says. “That’s the goal to me of playing music: Did the audience feel something?”

Sierra Hull SAT 4:25 PM Music Hall / SAT 6:15 PM Music Hall SUN 1:30 PM Grandstand Sierra Hull came to us as a bluegrass thrush, a teen prodigy. When Alison Krauss called her to the Grand Ole Opry stage when she was 11 years old, her music career changed forever. Two years later, she signed with , and soon became known as a remarkable mandolin player, a tone-true vocalist and a recording artist of high order. She made three acclaimed albums, played the White House, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and recently was awarded a GRAMMY nomination for Folk Album. Sierra continues to inspire bluegrass faithfuls all around the world. 46. DELFEST ARTISTS

The Travelin’ McCourys SAT 11:35 AM Potomac / SAT 10:30 PM Grandstand 1:45 AM SUN Late Night The Travelin’ McCourys are 21st century musical pilgrims and adventurers. They’re onto something new, just like Bill Monroe was in the 1940s. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work: a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter, bassist Alan Bartram and guitarist Cody Kilby, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful.

Twisted Pine SAT 10:15 AM Grandstand / SUN 3:00 PM Music Hall Full of energy and surprise, wit and subtlety, Twisted Pine has quickly become one of the most acclaimed young string bands in the Northeast. Audiences across the US and the UK have been drawn to their forthright songwriting, lush harmonies, musical daring and “charismatic appeal,” to quote GRAMMY- winner . In its early days, Twisted Pine hewed close to its bluegrass origins. Over time the quartet (Dan Bui, Kathleen Parks, Chris Sartori and Rachel Sumner) has developed a unique, infectious style, bringing the enveloping sound, groove and pop hooks of indie music to an acoustic instrumental setting.

The Wood Brothers SUN 5:45 PM Grandstand Two brothers decide to form a band, adapting the blues, folk and other roots-music sounds they loved as kids into their own evocative sound and twining their voices in the sort of high- lonesome harmony blend for which sibling singers are often renowned. Chris and Oliver Wood have released six albums and earned praise from NPR, The New York Times and Paste, who called them “masters of soulful folk.” Their latest release, 2018’s One Drop of Truth, is characterized by dialed-in vocal harmonies, Oliver’s gritty acoustic guitar and Chris’s virtuosic upright bass and warrior poetic lyrics. 47. CELEBRATE SAFELY

Music Meadow Hours: Thurs. 3:15pm-12:30am / Fri.-Sun. 10:00am-12:30am FESTIVAL GUIDELINES

We are committed to fostering a relaxed atmosphere, but there are certain guidelines that must be abided by in order to ensure a safe and fun festival for everyone. v Absolutely NO PETS allowed on the festival grounds or parking lots (licensed ADA assistants excepted) - this will be strictly enforced. v No fireworks or sky lanterns. v No unauthorized motorized aerial devices, toys, cameras or equipment (drones, toy planes, etc.). v No motorized vehicles (golf carts, ATVs, segways). CAMPGROUND GUIDELINES v No amplified music or drums from 11:00pm-11:00am. Acoustic instruments OK (except in Family Camp) v Generators permitted in campgrounds from 10:00am-8:00pm. v No unauthorized vending - only registered vendors you may sell or distribute anything on the festival grounds. v Personal campfires permitted - fire pit or fire ring and fire extinguisher required. The fire area must be cleaned up. All debris must be properly disposed of before leaving. Please practice fire safety. GRANDSTAND MEADOW/CONTROLLED BEVERAGE AREA GUIDELINES v No cans or glass. v No outside beverages, except: sealed water bottles; kids’ juice/milk boxes/baby formula; empty water bottles. Ample potable water stations provided. v No large coolers (soft-sided “lunch sized” permitted). v No chairs higher than 18” in front of the soundboard. v No Frisbee or disc throwing. v Please remove all personal possessions after each night’s performance. v Small shade structures are permitted in the back third of the music meadow, but must be disassembled and removed after 6:00pm each evening. v Audio recording permitted in designated audience tapers section only - no soundboard patches. Audio recording is subject to change per artist request. v No video recording of any performances. v No professional photography equipment or cameras with detachable lenses (point and shoots without additional lenses are fine).

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, but be proactive about the security of your belongings. Leave your campground overtly empty, don’t bring what you cannot afford to lose and be sure to look after one another. Our community is not possible without your participation!

48. Festival attendees must abide by all local, state, and federal laws. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG SALES tolerated anywhere on the festival site or annexed properties. Anyone caught selling or distributing illicit substances will immediately have their wristband cut and be ejected from the festival. Further legal repercussions likely.

We have set aside an area near the front of the Grandstand Stage as a designated dance-free zone during the daytime. Please be respectful of this area and your neighbors. If you choose to leave your chairs here during the day, they will be available for anyone to use until you return.

24-HOUR SAFETY

There will be four 24-hour safety and courtesy posts during the festival. In the event of an emergency, please find one of our staff at these posts for assistance. They will be located at the entrance to Green Acres, in between the two ballfields along the main road between the fairgrounds and the campgrounds, at the entrance to the music meadow and at the main festival entrance. You can also call 911 any time for assistance in an emergency. BE GOOD NEIGHBORS

Please remember that you are a guest of Cumberland and represent the festival to the community at large. We ask that you be good neighbors both inside the festival grounds and in Cumberland and Allegany County. KEEP VALUABLES SAFE

If you’re concerned about valuables in your tent, you might consider using a small padlock. Our own security staff monitors the festival site 24 hours a day. MEDICAL

Medical teams are located in the rear of the main music meadow and between the shower house and model railroad (see map). TRAVEL SAFELY

The highway patrol in Western Maryland has been known to be very vigilant. Please drive carefully and follow all posted signs.

No matter where you’re traveling to and from, whether by plane, train, car, bus, bike or foot, please travel safely. Drink lots of water throughout the day, get plenty of sleep before you hit the road, and always be aware of your surroundings. Simple advice, but many of us neglect these things when we’re traveling between festivals and shows, and sadly this has led to fatalities. Be safe!

49. THANK YOU!

We’d like to acknowledge the following folks for their efforts in helping make DelFest possible: Fairgrounds Manager Kevin Kamauf; Allegany County Commissioners Creade Brodie and Bill Valentine; Paul Kahl, Public Works; Brandon Butler; the Allegany County Emergency Team; Mark Yoder; Sierra Wigfield; Sheriff Craig Robertson; Deputy Chief Pat Reid; Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department; Cumberland City Fire Fighters Union Local 1715; Maryland State Police Lieutenant H.B. Martz; Ashli Workman and the Allegany Department of Tourism; the DelFest Foundation Board of Directors; a very special thank you to Wade and Debby Clark, who have been watching over and praying for this family and festival from the very beginning; Susan Stewart; Doug and Betsey Schwab; Hayden Ort-Ulm; Beau Hartman; Dave Williams; Bob Smith and Allegany Aggregates; Kevin Hite and The Belt Group; Samantha Kennedy at the Allegany Arts Council; Western MD Street Racers Association; the MD & WV Model RR Association; media students from Allegany College of Maryland who volunteer to staff the cameras throughout DelFest; and Judy Cosgrove and Adam Phipps at Allegany College of Maryland; Jonathan Hutcherson and Exclamation Labs and Frostburg State University for the support with the intern program, and the interns themselves who have been a tremendous asset to the marketing team. Special thanks to community liaison Barb Buehl. We are so grateful to our incredible festival staff for all your hard work in advance of the festival, and of course during it. Special thanks to Lisa McCoury for her work on the DelFest Academy; Kelly Chider, Julian Guerra and the staff at Rainmaker Music Management; the staff at the High Sierra home office who works year-round to make this so special: Debbie Crockett, Gabriel Axe and Paige Clem; and to General Manager Jeff Bradshaw, and Production Manager, Guido Batista. Thanks to Clean Vibes, all the vendors, the musicians on the stages and in the campgrounds, and always, thanks to the Pale Ale Army. DelFest wishes above all to thank you, the fans. We feel blessed you have created this community. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2018 PARTNERS!

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