Bluegrass Festival
Information

Pepsi Wyoming State BBQ Championship
and Bluegrass Festival

August 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010.  Worland, WY.  Washakie County Fairgrounds.  wyobbq@gmail.com
 

Drivetrain Band

Drivetrain was founded by multi-instrumentalist Randy Smith. After years of touring and recording with various national artists Randy teamed up with Drivetrain’s singer Yvonne and formed the group as an outlet for their own original music. They have been very surprised at the great audience response to the band’s live shows and original music. 

Touring all over the U.S. and abroad Drivetrain uses mostly acoustic instruments blending styles such as bluegrass, jazz, rock, pop, blues, country and more to create a style hard to place in any one music genre. Influenced by Alison Krauss and Union Station, Nickel Creek, James Taylor, John Denver and countless others, their sound reflects the acoustic music of yesterday, today and beyond.  Check out their website for more information: www.drivetrainband.net
 

Anne & Pete Sibley - From Jackson Hole, Wyoming

For Anne and Pete it is the simplicity of the music: the words, the vocals, the harmonies.  The storytelling and intimate nature of their originals has drawn in fans and encouraged the husband and wife duo to keep delivering.  They aren’t afraid of making music that is personal, paring it down, being true to their instincts. 

Sweet Sunny South, from Paonia, Colorado

Sweet Sunny South is an acoustic old-time bluegrass band that plays a unique blend of new and traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass, Cajun, honky-tonk and old-time.  Based in Paonia, Colorado, the group has performed extensively throughout the West and continues to gain a reputation for a lively and entertaining stage show, as well as great songwriting.

Banjo and mandolin player, Bill Powers, writes many of the bands’ songs, which take the listener on scenic journeys into dusty old American music.  Cory Obert plays a mean old-time fiddle, sometimes with a Cajun flare and sings a solid high tenor. Rob Miller, the other songwriter, plays the D-28 and sings lead and harmony. Shelley Gray (a.k.a. “Laura Ingalls Wilder-n-Swingin”) plays the ‘ol kay Bass, sings, hollers, and puts the "Sweet" in Sweet Sunny South.  For more information, check out their web site:  www.sweetsunnysouth.com
 

Spring Creek

Spring Creek, the award-winning Colorado bluegrass band, is breaking out into the national scene with a passion that’s winning over fans everywhere they go.  These musical road warriors have held tight to the bluegrass tradition, while presenting a youthful, fresh sound.

Spring Creek has been selected to perform as an official showcase artist at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2009 World of Bluegrass convention this fall in Nashville.  Spring Creek are the 2007 Telluride and RockyGrass Festival winners, and are the first band to win both titles in the same summer.  Their reputation for excellence has earning them spots at festivals such as MerleFest, Telluride, RockyGrass, Strawberry, Targhee and Bluewaters.  To find out more, check out their website: www.springcreekbluegrassband.com
 

Sound Provided by Old Blue Sound.

Old Blue Sound is known for their professionalism, attention to detail and artistic talent.  Not only are they good at what they do, but they have fun at it, they work to set everyone at ease both on and off stage.  Look forward to a great experience!  For further information, check out their website: www.oldbluesound.com
 

Bring your instrument - and get ready to join the band!  An impromptu gathering of artists are invited to take the stage - and make music - during the jam session in the morning.  Last year, the music was surprisingly good!  Please consider taking part in this open microphone / open stage event - and sharing the fun and excitement.  You'll be glad you did!