2018 Festival Schedule

Thursday, July 26th

Opening Night Performances inside Cozy Cove
11pm: The Georgia Rae Family Band

Those amongst us who have watched the Georgia Rae Family Band (GRFB) at the Cozy Cove (2015) and other venues across the nation, know that GRFB has always pushed the envelope of traditional music.  Their progressive sound is inspired by a mix of Americana, contemporary folk and roots, and a little jazzy swing, all flavored with family harmony and youthful energy.  Their original songs are clever and catchy.   Fiddle champion Georgia Rae, lead singer/uke Kelly Jo, Quin on mandolin and banjo, are joined by a solid driving rhythm "punk rockin’" momma” on guitar and Joe Burie on bass.

Friday, July 27th

Main Stage performances from 10am until 9pm
4:30pm : Meet & Greet / Question & Answer

Featuring Nashville Fiddler Johnny Campbell

The caliber of Johnny Campbell's fiddle playing has not found its superb match since the first 12 years of the festival when Johnny's brother, the late Jimmy Campbell, performed at the Midsummer Bluegrass festival with Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass, & The Bluegrass Boys (1991), Jim & Jesse (1996), and Dave Evans & River Bend (2001).  Jimmy also brought various configurations of bands with Sidemen who frequented the Station Inn jam sessions in Nashville.

Johnny Campbell is open to reflecting on life on the Nashville music scene, a variety of fiddle licks, and memories of his shared April birthday month with his brother, Jimmy Campbell, at a Meet & Greet opportunity scheduled for Friday at 4:30 PM inside the 1930s vintage Cozy Cove.

Cozy Cove performances from 9pm until 2am

Saturday, July 28th

Main Stage performances from 10am until 9pm
4:30pm : Meet & Greet / Question & Answer

Featuring Dale Ann Bradley

Patrons who attend the 4:30 PM Saturday Meet & Greet may ask Dale Ann Bradley, 5 time International Bluegrass Music Association's Bluegrass Association's (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year, questions ranging from tips about vocals to how Women in Bluegrass have historically made their mark on the Bluegrass genre.  Each year over the past 3 decades the Midsummer Bluegrass Stage has been graced by stellar women vocalists.  Dale Ann now joins the elite among the performers at the Manitowish Waters Bluegrass Show who have also been crowned IBMA Female Vocalists of the Year, who include: Alison Krause (1992) Laurie Lewis (1993)  and Claire Lynch (1995).

Cozy Cove performances from 9pm until 2am

Sunday, July 29th