Crossover American Roots Acoustic Music Festival

Crossover American Roots Acoustic Music Festival
02 May 10:00 AM
Until 05 May, 05:00 PM 3d 7h

Crossover American Roots Acoustic Music Festival

Sherbrooke Scout Camp Site, Nottingham Sherbrooke Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, UK

Experience a unique blend of Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Americana music at the Crossover Festival! This intimate, family-friendly festival offers a weekend full of amazing concerts, workshops, and impromptu music jam sessions.

Highlights:

  • Concerts: Enjoy performances from both US and UK artists.
  • Workshops: Learn from free workshops and join in the many sessions.
  • Campfire Evenings: Relax and enjoy an evening campfire.
  • Open Mic: Showcase your own musical talents.
  • Family Activities: Engage your children with various workshops.
  • Camping: On-site camping is included, making it a hassle-free experience.

Line Up

BRAD KOLODNER & ALEX LACQUEMENT (USA): Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Baltimore, Maryland, Brad Kolodner and Alex Lacquement are two of the most dynamic and versatile musicians in the contemporary folk and roots music world

SLO COUNTY STUMBLERS (USA): The SLO County Stumblers are an energetic American string band based in California’s Central Coast. The band features fiddler Casy Meikle, guitarist David Baine, banjo player Daniel Bohlman, and Jerry James on bass.

BLUE WEED (ITL): Blue Weed is an emerging bluegrass ensemble from Italy, formed by a group of passionate musicians dedicated to both traditional and contemporary bluegrass sounds.

JAYWALKERS: Jaywalkers is a lively UK-based Americana trio that turns every performance into an exhilarating musical adventure!

THE CHARLOTTE CARRIVICK BAND: The Charlotte Carrivick Band is an exciting new ensemble led by one of the UK's most accomplished bluegrass and old-time musicians, Charlotte Carrivick.

ARMER & THOROSE: Armer & Thorose is a captivating new bluegrass duo making their festival debut at Crossover this year.

OLD SPOT: ​Rowan Piggott & Joe Danks were introduced in 2021 and bonded over a shared passion for Old-Time Appalachian music.

THE PITCH HILL BOYS: The Pitch Hill Boys, formerly The Boatswain Brothers & The Pitch Hill Boys, are a dynamic UK bluegrass band.

ED HICKS & HIS HOT COW LICKS: Ed Hicks and the Hot Cow Licks perform Western Swing music featuring sweet country crooning, harmony twin fiddles and hot jazz solos.

THE WOODLANDERS: The WoodLanders are an emerging folk/bluegrass band from Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.

VOX AMERICANA: Vox Americana makes their Crossover Festival debut, bringing their distinctive Alt Americana sound from Leek, Staffordshire to the main stage.

HATFUL OF RAIN: Hatful of Rain is a captivating acoustic quartet from Sussex, England, blending English folk with American bluegrass influences.

SHAKE THE ROOTS: Shake the Roots is a vibrant band that blends bluegrass, old-time, pop, and original compositions into a unique musical tapestry.

About Crossover:

Crossover Festival began in 2017 and is organised by Julie, Eleanor & Emily Cross , who have attended Bluegrass and Old Time festivals for over 20 years, as both avid listeners and regular band members (respective bands include; Midnight Skyracer, Chill Until Blue, Dulaman, Keep off the Grass, Shake the Roots, The Rye Distraction & The Reckless Abandoners). Being fans of both Bluegrass & Old Time along with Country and Americana, they decided to create a festival which brings the styles together and allows the audience to experience the multiple genres on the same stage.

Don't miss out on this incredible festival celebrating American roots music in a beautiful, natural setting! Tickets will be available from November 2024, so be sure to grab yours early.

 

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