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Rooster Walk 16 announces full lineup including St. Paul & The Broken Bones, moe., Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Kitchen Dwellers, Keller Williams and many more

Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival has announced the artist lineup for the 16th annual rendition on May 21-24, 2026, of one of my favorite festivals!

Returning to bucolic Pop’s Farm just outside Martinsville, Virginia, festival organizers have expanded the previously announced lineup to more than 45 performers, including headliner St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Other new arrivals among the many jam scene favorites scheduled to perform across Roaster Walk’s six stages include Kitchen Dwellers. Keller Williams, Maggie Rose, Dumpstaphunk, Shadowgrass, Clay Street Unit and Dizgo. This intergenerational group of artists will join the performers confirmed with the festival’s initial lineup announcement in October, including Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Mountain Grass Unit, Eggy, John Brown’s Body, Yarn, Holy Roller Music, Caitlin Krisko and the Broadcast, Tan & Sober Gentlemen and Isaac Hadden.

In keeping with its founding mission, proceeds from the 2026 Rooster Walk will go to a range of regional and local charities, including the Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund – a college scholarship fund that spurred the festival’s inaugural presentation and remains at its heart. Rooster Walk has raised more than $378,000 for its charitable partners since its founding.

Tickets for Rooster Walk 16 are available now. Learn more at roosterwalk.com 


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WinterWonderGrass 2026 unveils artist lineup for Feb. 27-March 1 festival

Organizers for the WinterWonderGrass Festival have unveiled the lineup for the festival’s return to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026.

The 13th annual festival will feature performances from 30 celebrated acts, including Americana fusion trio The Devil Makes Three, two-decade progressive bluegrass trailblazers The Infamous Stringdusters and Leftover Salmon, the Colorado-native jam legends and returning festival favorites.

WinterWonderGrass’ stacked bill highlights some of today’s most inventive folk, bluegrass, jamgrass, Americana and roots performers, including Colorado’s own “transcendental folk” troupe Elephant Revival, Nashville-based axeman and company Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, acclaimed singer-songwriter and mandolin master Sierra Hull, among many others. The 2026 artists in residence will be Andy Frasco, AJ Lee, Tyree Woods and Lindsay Lou, the latter of whom also held the role in 2025. 

In keeping with its longtime custom, WinterWonderGrass will return with two core surprise-packed supergroup performances: WinterWonderWomen and Pickin’ On The Dead, led by Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Eaton. Other standouts booked for the three-day celebration include Mountain Grass Unit, Moontricks, Clay Street Unit and Chaparelle.

For tickets and more information, visit https://winterwondergrass.com.

Important Dates
January 6 – All WinterWonderGrass Prices Increase
January 20 – Grass After Dark On Sale


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ROMP Festival ticket prices increase at midnight on Dec. 2

From the good folks at ROMP:

This year’s ROMP festival is headlined by a powerhouse roster of talent, featuring some of the biggest names in bluegrass and beyond, including Wynonna Judd, Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The SteelDrivers, The Dillards, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Willie Watson, Mountain Grass Unit, and many more. With its blend of classic bluegrass, innovative Americana, and roots music, ROMP Festival is a celebration of both the legends and rising stars in the music industry.

ROMP offers a variety of camping options, including both tent camping and RV camping. The festival is also known for its family-friendly atmosphere, offering a blend of world-class music, spectacular outdoor settings, and a range of activities for festival-goers of all ages. In addition to the impressive music lineup, attendees can look forward to several artist-led workshops. 

Ticket prices will increase on Dec. 3. Four-day tickets are discounted at $185, and VIP tickets are available for $465 and include catered meals, air-conditioned restrooms, and prime stage views. Onsite tent and RV camping passes are also available. Children 12 & under are free for general admission.

For tickets and more information, visit ROMPFEST.COM