2nd Annual Great Midwestern Bluegrass Bash February 6, 2010

2ND ANNUAL GREAT MIDWESTERN BLUEGRASS BASH! Featuring regional acts; Insomniac Gypsy, Hillside Ramblers, Sweetgrass, and Past Blue Rhythym. Madisonians are proud that the Majestic Theatre, with its state of the art sound system will be hosting this year's event. For those who haven't yet had the pleasure of attending, The Majestic is under new ownership and has become a popular music venue for nationally touring acts such as Hot Buttered Rum and Emmit-Nershi Band.

Headlining Act Insomniac Gypsy is composed of expert multi-instrumental pickers Denny Vanesky, Jeff Sachs, Nathan Sitzman, and Teddy Vanesky who've collectively performed with masters like Vassar Clements, shared the stage with John Hartford at Mole Lake, and a few of Denny's songs are currently played by regional powerhouse Cornmeal.

The Hillside Ramblers have a fresh take on the mountain string band sound of many Rocky Mountain groups and have had the honor of supporting Emmit-Nershi Band recently.Just check them out, WOW!

SweetGrass is an acoustic quintet based out of Madison, WI. Its five members share a passion for bluegrass music that is the driving force behind the band. They play a mix of original music and traditional bluegrass songs that combine to create the SweetGrass experience. Centered around a single microphone, they combine beautiful four part harmonies with finger burning solos. They play that hard-driving kind of bluegrass that makes you want to get up, stomp your feet, and dosy-doe with your neighbor. SweetGrass honed their craft on the sidewalks of State Street in Madison, but you can find them now, making that high lonesome sound, at music venues across the Midwest.

Past Blue Rhythm (P.B.R.) is a four piece bluegrass band based out of Northeastern Wisconsin. P.B.R has been performing at live events ranging from fundraisers to some of the largest bluegrass festivals in the State of Wisconsin since 2005. P.B.R. provides an energetic recipe of music containing hints of Country, Rock, and Traditional Bluegrass. The tight harmonies and fast paced picking will provide you with a lively framework for any afternoon or evening.

On Saturday, February 6th, your feet will shake and stomp to this top tier bluegrass collaboration.

Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/greatmidwesternbluegrassbash