Rangeley, ME - Rounding out a day-long music festival featuring two of the top names in bluegrass music, there will now be additional live bluegrass music performed in Saddleback's Swig 'n Smelt Pub in the Base Lodge on Friday, August 6, 2010 prior to the Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The pub will open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Two great Maine bands will perform from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., The Mueller Family, a band that has delighted audiences across the country and Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection. No ticket is required.
"People are also welcome to bring their own instruments for some spontaneous playing in addition to the local bands performing in the Pub. It will be a great way to kick off a weekend of music and fun," said Mark Robie, festival director. "Everyone who has a ticket for the Bluegrass Festival is welcome to camp for free on the mountain as well." Camping and lodging will be available on and off-mountain. Camping reservations are required.
The Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass festival will feature two of the top names in bluegrass music; the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience and the Del McCoury Band, along with the Infamous Stringdusters and performing together Darol Anger, Scott Law, Sharon Gilchrist, and Sam Grisman. Maine-based bluegrass bands, The Jerks of Grass, and the Stowaways will be performing as well.
Festival activities include live music, beer gardens and Saddleback Country Style Barbecue.
Festival gates open at 9:00 AM on August 7, with music from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. All VIP seating tickets are $65 and include separate seating area in front of the stage and the closest parking. All other tickets are $35, and children 12 and under are free.
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