The Talent on Stage
Provisonal Line-up 2021 – June 3 to 6 Mid-day
Dear Friends, Guests, Musicians and Volunteers,
We are all interconnected – entwined with compassion for all of us.
So, of course, we have to tell you that we are delaying this year’s Graves Mountain Music Festival to next year 2021, June 3 to 6, when we may be able safely to gather and celebrate creation, while also celebrating those we will have lost. Reaching this decision has been wrenching, is wrenching.
Whatever happens over the next two months, we now know that the Corona virus shadow will come to all communities and we are all responsible for each other. It is clear that we must stay at home and protect each other. That is the priority and that is our journey to light.
We are so aware that the Festival is yours.
The festival days are refuge for so many communities – our legacy guests who come year after year as their special time – those who have endured floods and windstorms yet have come back to be with each other.
- Our artists, now so hushed.
- Our dedicated volunteers who make it all happen – for twenty-seven years and will again, in 2021, for the twenty-eighth.
- Our production teams – old and new for 2020 – all passionate brilliant creators – just like the artists.
- All the folks for this year who are creating new experiences for all ages, workshops, treks, rides, learning, and the new stage at DuCard Vineyard.
All of these creators are not lost, not gone – just delayed to 2021.
These communities must endure. We will support each other but now support means sitting at home, ensuring that we will not be the harbinger of a shadow for another.
Let us know of your successes and travails so that we can all share each other’s joys and burdens. Please.
We will be staying in touch via e-mail, websites and posts.
Email us at info@gravesmountain.com , message or post on our two Facebook accounts – the Farm & Lodges –( https://www.facebook.com/Graves-Mountain-Lodge-Inc-54876319981/ ), the Music Festival (https://www.facebook.com/gravesmountainmusic/)
Be safe, be caring, please.
The Graves Family – Rachel, Jimmy, Tricia, Missy, Lynn, Lucky, Connie, Gail, Margie, Margaret, Eric, Laurie, Mark Newton, and all the teams at the Lodge and Farm
The Future Delayed
Next Year’s Festival – 2021, Thursday June 3rd- Sunday the 6th
We will duplicate, in every way that we are able, the talent and experiences scheduled for this year- just one year later. We will find ways to add in more – more jamming and more local talent along with all the new community experiences.
More folks planned to come this year than for a decade.
If you have bought a pass, thank you deeply.
We will honor all Passes, Tickets, and Lodging Deposits made this year for next year – 2021
We will honor and treasure every pass and lodging reservation that our festival goers have made this year for the 2021 Festival. All will be there for you next year. All the sales have been used for advance payments to artists and production teams so, if you would like a refund, it will take us a little while to get it back to you. Sorry. We will send out emails to all of you and call to follow up. Thank you all.
Music Now
The Bluegrass and Roots artists – all artists – are only able to perform from their homes. Many are doing live or YouTube shows and get-togethers. We will gather all the info and update all of you on opportunities to download their work and be with them on the internet. We are their new at-home audiences. They need us so much. We need them.
Our broadcast and instrument partners – WNRN in Charlottesville and Pickers Supply in Fredericksburg – will be letting us all know about their initiatives and we will keep all of you up to date.
Jamming and BBQ get-together
Vince May and Rick McWelch – both legacy Festers – have kindly volunteered to plan a jamming and BBQ weekend for the late summer or autumn – of course when will be determined by the Corona virus. We will be posting and sending tentative plans with requests for ideas and volunteers. Let’s all make it happen.
The Graves Family
Here is our all new festival with 24 bands, the new Big River stage, the DuCard Vineyard Stage, the Workshop Tent, and the Jammers’ Tent.
Not Just Bluegrass – 50% Roots & Branches
This Year with BWC Tent – Beer-Wine-Cider
Focused on Local Craft Brewers and Vintners
Thursday, May 28
4:50 PM – Greetings to all Festers from the Graves Family
RIVER STAGE
5:00 PM The Price Sisters
JAMMING TENT for Festers
5:00 – 10:30 PM
Same space as Workshop Tent
RIVER STAGE
6:10 PM
Irene Kelley
:: Irene Kelley Website >
RIVER STAGE
7:20 PM
Mile Twelve
:: Mile Twelve Bluegrass Website >
RIVER STAGE
8:30 PM
Slocan Ramblers
RIVER STAGE
9:40 PM
Songs from the Road Band
:: Songs from the Road Band Website >
BONFIRE Picking
10:00 PM
In the campground with s’mores
Please note that the bands and schedule are subject to change.
Friday, May 29
RIVER STAGE
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Pickers on stage with sound and lights UP.
Our real stars, for sure.
RIVER STAGE
12:00 PM
Carolina Blue
RIVER STAGE
1:10 PM
Gina Furtado Project
:: Gina Furtado Project Website >
RIVER STAGE
2:20 PM
Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell
:: Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell Website >
RIVER STAGE
3:30 PM
Ralph Stanley II & Clinch Mountain Boys
:: Ralph Stanley II & Cllnch Mountain Boys Website >
RIVER STAGE
4:40 PM
Hogslop String Band
:: Hogslop String Band Website >
RIVER STAGE
6:00 PM
The Fitzgerald Family
:: The Fitzgerald Family Website >
JAMMING TENT for Festers
6:00 – 10:30 PM
Same space as Workshop Tent
VINEYARD STAGE – 1st Night
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Local Bluegrass talent on the lawn (inside if rainy)of our neighbor vineyard – DuCard, just a 2.5 mile drive over to the next hollow. Laid back, great wines, tastings, flights and nibbles.
Tonight on the VINEYARD STAGE is Smokin’ Trout. The group’s sound is lyrical Celtic rock and traditional ballad/bluegrass. The WINES are a fine accompaniment, if you choose and all are welcome.
RIVER STAGE
7:20 PM
Junior Sisk
:: Junior Sisk and Band Website >
RIVER STAGE
9:00 PM
Scythian
Bonfire by the River & Picking – 10:00 PM On
Please note that the bands and schedule are subject to change.
Saturday, May 30
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Our Fest Jammers take the stage.
RIVER STAGE
11:00 AM
Sideline
:: Sideline Website >
RIVER STAGE
12:20 PM
Breaking Grass
RIVER STAGE
1:40 PM
Cash Unchained
RIVER STAGE
3:00 PM
Seldom Scene
:: Seldom Scene Website >
RIVER STAGE AUDIENCE
FESTIVAL THANKS
4:10 PM
Graves’ “Thanks to All for Coming this year and joining the passionate talents, caring volunteers, and each other most importantly.”
RIVER STAGE
4:30 PM
Claire Lynch & Jim Hurst –
:: Claire Lynch Website >
RIVER STAGE
5:50 PM
Appalachian Road Show
:: Appalachian Road Show Website >
JAMMING TENT for Festers
6:00 – 10:30 PM
Same space as Workshop Tent
VINEYARD STAGE
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Local Bluegrass talent on the lawn (inside if rainy)of our neighbor vineyard – DuCard, just a 2.5 mile drive over to the next hollow. Laid back, great wines, tastings, flights and nibbles.at DuCard.
Tonight on the Vineyard Stage – Tara Mills ON GUITAR – presented by DuCard Vineyard, an original blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana – “Blue Ridge mountain folk.”
RIVER STAGE
7:10 PM
Milk Carton Kids
RIVER STAGE
8:30PM
The Fitzgerald Family
:: Fitzgerald family Website >
RIVER STAGE – final performance here of 2020 Festival
9:50 PM
Crawford and Power with band – Country, up and coming.
:: Crawford and Power Website >
Bonfire by the River & Picking – 10:00 PM On
Please note that the bands and schedule are subject to change.
Sunday, May 31
SERVICES – THANKS & CELEBRATION
with our Pastor
10:30-10:45 AM
On the Main Lodge Front slope or inside if weather is challenging.
ROCKING CHAIR FEEDBACK
11:00 AM – NOON
Porch Feedback about 2020 Festival with Mark Newton, Director of Music & Production. On Main Lodge Porch – grab the rocking chairs first.
PORCH MUSIC PLAY-OUT
NOON -1:30 PM
Dixieland on the hill. Main Lodge – carry on from the Feedback Session.
Charlottesville Community Band
Please note that the bands and schedule are subject to change.
. . . and we play out gently into the afternoon for 2020
Graves Mountain Music Festival on the Farm in the Blue Ridge – view of the valley on a summer afternoon
TICKETS & PASSES
3 Day Passes
Start at Just
Adult – Just $85
Youth – 17 yrs to 13 – Just $30
Youngster – 12 and unders – FREEBIE
(Then they can scavenger hunt, feed the chickens, and explore the stream)
Single Day Tickets
From
Adult – $30 on Thurs, Fri $50 & Sat $50
Youth – Freebie on Thurs and a Crazy $10 on Fri & Sat
Youngsters – ALL FREEBIE
Tickets Online Here
By Tel: 540 642 0247
By email : hello@gravesmountainmusic.com