An Evening with Steep Canyon Rangers
An Evening with Steep Canyon Rangers
Saturday, August 17 | 7 p.m. | Outdoor Amphitheater
$45 Advance | $50 Day of Show | $20 for ages 12 and younger
Ticket purchases are nonrefundable.
Online ticket sales end at 10 a.m. on the day of the show. Tickets will be available at the concert gate beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the show.
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Steep Canyon Rangers
Steep Canyon Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to incorporate influences from other genres such as country, jam, and Americana.
The North Carolina natives rose to the top of the bluegrass genre, headlining festivals such as Merlefest and Grey Fox Bluegrass after forming in college in 2000. Over its quarter-century career, the band has received recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass and its members have earned a reputation as some of the most influential songwriters in Americana today. In a 2024 interview, Garret K. Woodward of Rolling Stone called the band, “one of the most sought-after groups in Americana, bluegrass, and indie-folk.”
Steep Canyon Rangers has released 14 studio albums including the Grammy-winning Nobody Knows You (2012) and the Grammy-nominated live album North Carolina Songbook (2019), which was recorded at Merlefest and features covers of songs by artists who were born in North Carolina, including James Taylor, Doc Watson, and Thelonious Monk. The album drew acclaim and topped the Billboard Bluegrass Chart for multiple weeks after its release.
The band has answered the demand for a new live album with Live at Greenfield Lake, which will be released on Aug. 30. The album captures the magic of the group’s chemistry, their unparalleled harmonies, and the rich songwriting that has made them one of the most critically-acclaimed groups in Americana music. Spellbinding and tender performances of songs like “Recommend Me” and “Birds of Ohio” are mixed with blistering, barnburning renditions of “Afterglow” and “Sunny Days,” showcasing the breadth of styles and genres that the Rangers tackle in concert.
Steep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Mike Guggino (mandolin/mandola, vocals), Aaron Burdett (guitar, vocals), Nicky Sanders (fiddle, vocals), Mike Ashworth (drums, dobro, guitar, vocals), and Barrett Smith (bass, guitar, vocals).
More information: https://www.steepcanyon.com/
Preshow Fundraiser
You’re invited to kick off An Evening with Steep Canyon Rangers at a special preshow fundraiser supporting enhancements to the Music Center. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks from our friends at The Bluffs Restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Visitor Center breezeway. You’ll also receive early entry to the amphitheater at 5 p.m. to reserve your preferred spot.
Tickets are $100 per person. Proceeds will support updates and repairs at the venue, including the transition of our outdoor amphitheater stage lights to LED.
ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS
• Ticket purchases are nonrefundable.
• Parking opens at 5:15 p.m. and is free.
• Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Season pass holders are admitted 15 minutes early.
• Concerts begin at 7 p.m.
• Concerts are held rain or shine. Bring appropriate clothing/gear for cold or rainy weather.
• Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
• The Bluffs Restaurant and The Galax Smokehouse will offer food and beverages for purchase during the concert. Visitors may bring their own food and beverages into the amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
• Assistive listening devices are available for use during concerts. If you would like to borrow a free device, email info@blueridgemusiccenter.org in advance of your visit.
Date
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
- Music Center Road, Galax, VA 24333
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