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

FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 26TH OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL

HEADLINERS INCLUDE MICHAEL FRANTI, DEL McCOURY BAND, SON VOLT

Nearly 30 Acts to Perform on Four Stages at Four-Day Event

AUSTIN, Texas — With newcomers such as roots-reggae star Michael Franti, soul singer James Hunter, old-time players the Carolina Chocolate Drops, heartlanders Son Volt, sweet-voiced Martin Sexton and country-folkie Justin Townes Earle, the 26th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival promises to be one of the most exciting ever.

Taking place April 18-21 at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, south of Austin, the full lineup also includes returning favorites such as Leftover Salmon, Fred Eaglesmith and Bob Schneider. Single-day wristbands, 3- and 4-day packages, and the all-inclusive Platinum Pass are available at oldsettlersmusicfest.org, frontgatetickets.com or 888.512.SHOW.

This year’s roster also features Terri Hendrix, The Gourds, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Della Mae, Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove and many others; nearly 30 acts will perform on four stages. Many artists, including Schneider, also participate in popular songwriting and performance workshops. Festival attractions include unique crafts, children’s activities, craft beer and food selections and, for the first time, private-label wines, produced for the festival by nearby Duchman Family Winery.

“It’s exciting to have such an eclectic array of artists on our stages this year,” says festival director Jean Spivey. “From the legendary bluegrass of Del McCoury to the uplifting, funky beats of Michael Franti, one thing all of our artists have in common is that they are really, really good. Our 26th year promises fabulous musical experiences as well as the Texas-friendly, easygoing atmosphere that defines Old Settler’s.”

Here is the festival lineup for 2013. Show and workshop times will be announced soon.
Thursday, April 18
Fred Eaglesmith
Della Mae
Wood & Wire
The Giving Tree Band
Lone Star Swing

Friday, April 19
Michael Franti
The Del McCoury Band
Son Volt
Justin Townes Earle
Fred Eaglesmith
Terri Hendrix
The Reivers
Dirtfoot
Della Mae
Green Mountain Grass

Saturday, April 20
Leftover Salmon
Bob Schneider
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Martin Sexton
The Gourds
James Hunter
Jerry Douglas
Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove
Casey Driessen Singularity
Rose’s Pawn Shop
Elephant Revival
Lake Street Dive
The Dunwells
Kimberly Zielnicki featuring the Lost & Nameless Orchestra

Sunday, April 21
The Gourds
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
MilkDrive
Steve Poltz
Elephant Revival

Old Settler’s Music Festival offers a one-of-a-kind festival experience that includes nearly 30 superb bluegrass, roots and Americana acts performing on four stages over four days, and camping in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Festival-goers return year after year for amazing shows by award-winning artists such as Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Bruce Hornsby, Yonder Mountain String Band, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Bela Fleck, Amos Lee and local favorites Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo, Iron & Wine and Sarah Jarosz.

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

Old Settler's Lineup includes Michael Franti, Jerry Douglas, James Hunter; Discount Packages End Jan. 15

MICHAEL FRANTI, DEL MCCOURY BAND, SON VOLT AMONG ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR 26TH OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL

Discounted Ticket Package Sales End Jan. 15; Single-day Passes On Sale Jan. 16

AUSTIN, Texas — In its 26th year, Old Settler’s Music Festival is putting together one of its hottest lineups ever, but fans must act now to grab discounted ticket packages before they end on midnight Jan. 15. Single-day ticket sales begin Jan. 16 for the four-day bluegrass, roots and Americana festival, which takes place April 18-21 at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch south of Austin and features more than 30 acts.

The lineup so far includes roots-reggae star Michael Franti, Grammy nominees the Carolina Chocolate Drops, blue-eyed soulster James Hunter, festival fave Fred Eaglesmith, jam-band vets Leftover Salmon, Americana icons Son Volt, sweet-voiced troubadour Martin Sexton, bluegrass royalty the Del McCoury Band and Jerry Douglas, and folk-pop-honky-tonker Justin Townes Earle.

The roster also features local heroes Bob Schneider, Terri Hendrix and the Gourds; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out; Della Mae; Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove; Elephant Revival; 2012 Youth Competition winner Kimberly Zielnicki and more.

“It’s exciting to have such an eclectic array of artists on our stages this year,” says festival director Jean Spivey. “From the legendary bluegrass of Del McCoury to the uplifting, funky beats of Michael Franti, one thing all of our artists have in common is that they are really, really good. Our 26th year promises fabulous musical experiences as well as the Texas-friendly, easygoing atmosphere that defines Old Settler’s.”

Here is a partial lineup for 2013. More artists will be announced soon, along with a schedule including performance workshops (with Bob Schneider and others).

Thursday, April 18
Fred Eaglesmith
Della Mae

Friday, April 19
Michael Franti
The Del McCoury Band
Son Volt
Justin Townes Earle
Fred Eaglesmith
Terri Hendrix
Dirtfoot
Della Mae

Saturday, April 20
Leftover Salmon
Bob Schneider
Carolina Chocolate Drops
James Hunter
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Martin Sexton
The Gourds
Jerry Douglas
Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove
Casey Driessen Singularity
Rose’s Pawn Shop
Elephant Revival
Lake Street Dive
Kimberly Zielnicki (2012 Youth Competition winner)

Sunday, April 21
The Gourds
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Steve Poltz
Elephant Revival

Offering a one-of-a-kind festival experience that includes more than 30 superb bluegrass, roots and Americana acts performing on four stages over four days, and with camping in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Old Settler’s draws festival-goers back year after year for amazing shows by award-winning artists such as Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Bruce Hornsby, Yonder Mountain String Band, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Bela Fleck, David Grisman and local favorites Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo and Sarah Jarosz.

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

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