Old Settler's Music Festival Announces 2013 Schedule

26th Old Settler’s Music Festival
Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, FM 1826 south of Austin, Texas
Discounted single-day wristbands and packages available through April 6
After April 6 single-day wristbands at the gate: $39 for Thursday, April 18; $69 for Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20; $29 for Sunday, April 21
Children 12 and younger free with ticketed adult
For more: oldsettlersmusicfest.org, frontgatetickets.com or 888.512.SHOW

OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 26TH ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA

30 Acts to Perform on Four Stages During Four-day Hill Country Event

AUSTIN, Texas — The schedule is set for the 2013 Old Settler’s Music Festival, featuring some of the world’s finest roots, bluegrass and Americana artists including Michael Franti, Del McCoury Band, Son Volt, Martin Sexton, Jerry Douglas and Carolina Chocolate Drops. The 26th annual festival is slated for Thursday, April 18, through Sunday, April 21, at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in the Texas Hill Country, just south of Austin on FM 1826.

In addition to “real music done right,” Old Settler’s offers workshops, sing-alongs, campground-stage jam sessions, kids’ activities, a market area full of unique arts and crafts, specialty foods and brews and of course, the Youth Talent Competition, where the headliners of tomorrow might gain early recognition. Workshop topics and presenters and schedule will be announced soon. Check the website for updates.

2013 OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC SCHEDULE
(artists and times subject to change)

THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Camp Ben McCulloch Stage
4:30-5:40 p.m. – Lone Star Swing
6-7:10 p.m. – Della Mae
7:30-8:40 p.m. – Wood & Wire
9-10:15 p.m. – The Giving Tree Band
10:45 p.m. to midnight – Fred Eaglesmith

FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Camp Ben McCulloch Stage
Noon to 3 p.m. – Korn Dog King Presents Pickin’ for the Campers
With Rose Kimball and Judy Painter, Bottom Dollar String Band and Elephant Revival

Hill Country Stage
4-5:05 p.m. – Green Mountain Grass
5:25-6:35 p.m. – Terri Hendrix
6:55-8:10 p.m. – Son Volt
8:30 -10 p.m. – Del McCoury Band
10:30 p.m. to midnight – Michael Franti

Bluebonnet Stage
4:30-5:40 p.m. – Della Mae
6-7:15 p.m. – Dirtfoot
7:35-8:50 p.m. – Carolina Chocolate Drops
9:10-10:25 p.m. – Justin Townes Earle
10:45 p.m. to midnight – Fred Eaglesmith

SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Hill Country Stage
11-11:45 a.m. – Kimberly Zielnicki featuring the Lost & Nameless Orchestra
12:05-12:50 p.m. – Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove
1:10-2:10 p.m. – Elephant Revival
2:30-3:40 p.m. – The Dunwells
4-5:15 p.m. – Jerry Douglas
5:40-6:55 p.m. – James Hunter
7:15-8:30 p.m. – Martin Sexton
9-10:15 p.m. – Bob Schneider
10:45 p.m. to midnight – Leftover Salmon

Bluebonnet Stage
10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. – Youth Competition
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Casey Driessen Singularity
2:40-3 p.m. – Youth Competition Winner
3:20-4:30 p.m. – Rose’s Pawn Shop
4:50-6 p.m. – Lake Street Dive
6:20-7:30 p.m. – Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
7:50-9 p.m. – The Reivers
9:30-10:10 p.m. – Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove
10:30 p.m. to midnight – The Gourds

SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Camp Ben McCulloch Stage
10-10:45 a.m. – Sunday Service
11 a.m. to noon – Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
12:15 – 1:10 p.m. – Elephant Revival
1:25-2:25 p.m. – Steve Poltz
2:40-3:40 p.m. – MilkDrive
4-5 p.m. – The Gourds

A one-of-a-kind music festival experience, Old Settler’s offers bluegrass, roots and Americana acts performing on four stages over four days, along with camping in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Many festivalgoers return annually for amazing shows by award-winning artists such as Buddy Miller, Iron and Wine, Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Bruce Hornsby, Yonder Mountain String Band, Nickel Creek, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Bela Fleck and David Grisman, and favorite Austinites such as Joe Ely, Patty Griffin, Alejandro Escovedo, Sarah Jarosz and The Gourds.

For more information, visit oldsettlersmusicfest.org
facebook.com/oldsettlers
Twitter: @Oldsettler

OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL EARLY-BIRD PACKAGES ON SALE NOV. 15

Partially-released lineup features
Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jerry Douglas, Del McCoury Band, Justin Townes Earle
“An exceptional weekend of music.” – Paste magazine

AUSTIN, Texas — Anticipation is already building for the 26th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival, which will feature the festival debuts of Grammy-winning string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops (above) and Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, plus the return of festival favorites the Del McCoury Band, Leftover Salmon and Fred Eaglesmith. Dobro master Jerry Douglas returns after a 15-year absence; local artists the Gourds and Terri Hendrix are also making return appearances. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Discounted early-bird packages go on sale today for the four-day festival, to be held April 18-21, 2013, at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, in the beautiful hill country just outside of Austin. They are available at oldsettlersmusicfest.org and 1.888.512.SHOW.

Early-bird passes provide a savings of up to 24 percent over wristbands bought at the gate. Only a limited number will be sold at this price. Buying early assures access to camping at the popular Ben McCulloch grounds, site of a fourth stage and many special late-night jam sessions. Camping passes have sold out completely in the past two years.

Packages available for early-bird purchase are: four-day with camping; three-day with camping; three-day without camping; and all-inclusive platinum passes. Children 12 and under accompanied by a paid adult are admitted free.

More than 30 award-winning roots, bluegrass and Americana artists will grace the festival’s four stages; others confirmed so far are Peter Rowan, Elephant Revival, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Casey Driessen Singularity, Green Mountain Grass and 2012 Youth Competition winner Kimberly Zielnicki.

Old Settler’s Music Festival offers bluegrass, roots and Americana acts performing on four stages over four days, along with camping in the beautiful Texas hill country. Many music fans return annually for amazing shows by award-winning artists such as Iron & Wine, Buddy Miller, Bruce Hornsby, Amos Lee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Nickel Creek, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Bela Fleck and popular locals such as Bob Schneider, Patty Griffin and Sarah Jarosz, who played a triumphant headlining set in 2012, 10 years after winning the inaugural Youth Competition.

For more information, visit www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.

Media Contact:
McGuckin Entertainment PR
Jill McGuckin, 512.217.9404; jill@mcguckinpr.com
Heidi Labensart, 512.698.2621; heidi@mcguckinpr.com

IBMA World of Bluegrass Fan Fest September 24-30, 2012

IBMA's WORLD of BLUEGRASS to include star-studded FAN FEST headlined by Del McCoury Band; Will The Circle Be Unbroken 40th anniversary celebration;sessions with Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush & Rodney Dillard ...and much, much MORE!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Though it’s still in the works, the 2012 WORLD of BLUEGRASS in Nashville, September 24-30, 2012, already includes an enticing itinerary of unforgettable bluegrass events: a star-studded Fan Fest featuring more than 60 acts, headlined by The Del McCoury Band; intriguing panel discussions and presentations in the week-long business conference; and a very special 40th anniversary celebration of Will The Circle Be Unbroken, a landmark recording that helped put bluegrass music on the international map.

Produced by the International Bluegrass Music Association, World of Bluegrass is a cornerstone event that draws casual fans, working musicians, and industry tradespeople for a week that includes something for everybody in the bluegrass community: a business conference, trade show, panel discussions, tributes, masters’ workshops, a fiddle contest, a golf outing, an awards show, a festival, and jamming all week long.

Some of bluegrass music’s superstars will appear in the tribute sessions, panel discussions, and educational seminars being planned for the
WOB business conference. Highlights include…
§ On Monday, Sep. 24 at 1:30 p.m., the conference kicks off with a keynote speech by Missy Raines and Chris Jones.

§ The week continues with a session on Creative Music Arrangement featuring Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bill Evans, and moderator Harry Stinson.

§ Claire Lynch, Buddy Greene, Ricky Skaggs, and Chris Jones will participate in The Doc Watson Hour, remembering the late guitar innovator with some of his own music.

§ An intriguing session called Pioneers & Explorers will feature musicians Pete Wernick, Tim Stafford, and Sierra Hull as they embark on a musical adventure that compares and contrasts traditional and progressive bluegrass styles.

§ “Doug's Tune”: Remembering Doug Dillard will include memories and stories from Kathy Chiavola, John McEuen, and Rodney Dillard.


On Wednesday, September 26, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., IBMA’s World of Bluegrass business conference will include a celebration, discussion and Q&A session dedicated to Will The Circle Be Unbroken. Released in 1972, this landmark recording brought Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, Vassar Clements, Bashful Brother Oswald Kirby, Norman Blake, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, and others into a studio with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a popular country-folk-rock group, to record a triple album that made music history. The recording was an irresistible bridge to bluegrass and traditional country music for rock audiences. Hosted by John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the celebration will also feature remarkable, rarely-seen photographs of the recording sessions, most shot by producer William McEuen.

World of Bluegrass ends each year on a high note with Fan Fest, a huge three-day indoor bluegrass concert at the Nashville Convention Center from Friday, Sep. 28 - Sunday, Sep. 30. More than 60 acts, all donating their performances, will appear at the event. This year’s lineup, still in progress, already includes…

The Del McCoury Band
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
The Steep Canyon Rangers
The Grascals
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Jesse McReynolds & Virginia Boys Reunion
Balsam Range
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice
Claire Lynch Band
Blue Highway
Lonesome River Band
The SteelDrivers
The Nashville Bluegrass Band
Dale Ann Bradley
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
The Skip Cherryholmes Quintet
Marty Raybon
The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
Jim Lauderdale
Josh Williams Band
Sierra Hull & Hwy 111
Newfound Road
​Charlie Sizemore Band
Della Mae
The Bankester Family
The Roys
Volume Five
…and more to be announced!


Fan Fest sponsors include Martin Guitars, GHS Strings, VisitRaleigh.com, BlueHighways TV, SESAC, and WAMU’s Bluegrass Country.

For more information on World of Bluegrass, including tickets to the International Bluegrass Music Awards, visit www.ibma.org, join IBMA’s Facebook group, or call 615-256-3222 (888-GET-IBMA). Tickets are on sale now at the website and at the phone number listed above.

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Contacts:
Judy McDonough, JEMMedia:
(615) 243-5994, mcdonoughmedia1@yahoo.com,

Caroline Wright, IBMA
(615) 256-3222, caroline@ibma.org



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