Honest to Bluegrass
By Jim Caligiuri, Fri., April 19, 2013
Green Mountain Grass
Fri., 4pm, Hill Country stageThis Austin quartet plays "gonzograss," a psychedelic amalgam that brings together the traditional with funk, reggae, and jazz.
Del McCoury Band
Fri., 8:30pm, Hill Country stageArguably the foremost bluegrass band in the land, these longtime OSMF veterans bring dazzling musicianship and awe-inspiring heart to the high lonesome sound.
Peter Rowan's Twang an' Groove
Sat., 12:05pm, Hill Country stage; Sat., 9:30pm, Bluebonnet stagePart-time Central Texan Peter Rowan possesses a legacy that endears him to both the most rabid bluegrass fans and those that enjoy their folk mixed with reggae.
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Sat., 6:20pm, Bluebonnet stage; Sun., 11am, Campground stageTogether for more than 20 years and renowned for their vocal harmonies, IIIrd Tyme Out affectionately mixes the traditional with the contemporary for an award-winning sound.
MilkDrive
Sun., 2:40pm, Campground stageA leader among Austin's progressive string bands, youthful quartet MilkDrive blends jazz with an acoustic style that's as bracing as it is innovative.