“In the bluegrass world, musicians tend to define themselves by their tradition and discipline. But Front Country is defined by its no-rules approach.” – NPR Music
Presented by The Myrias Group, Front Country will perform on the Hotel Appalachia Stage at the Finish Line Festival of the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Listen to Front Country’s latest album Other Love Songs and get ready for their skillful, uniquely talented and energetic performance on September 30.
An acoustic band born in the land of tech innovation, Front Country was never going to be accepted as an authentic American roots band out of the gate. Cutting their teeth in progressive bluegrass jams in San Francisco’s Mission District and rehearsing in the East Bay, they learned to play roots music their own way, with the tools they had on hand. A mandolinist with a degree in composition and classical guitar. A guitarist trained in rock and world music. A bassist equally versed in jazz and bluegrass. A violinist with technique that could seamlessly hop between honky tonk and electropop. A female lead singer with grit and soul that was also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. In a wood-paneled country dive bar in the shadow of the San Francisco skyline, Front Country forged a sound hell bent on merging the musical past with the future.
“Lead singer and songwriter for progressive bluegrass band Front Country, Melody Walker is an outspoken force.” – Paste
Front Country presented by The Myrias Group
Sunday, September 30
Hotel Appalachia Stage
2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo Finish Line Festival
Venue Noon, Show 4:00 PM
Adults 21+ can bring cash and ID to enjoy the Brothers Craft Brewing beer garden to benefit the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Heritage Bakery and Cafe will be onsite with a selection of tasty treats for purchase. Hank’s Smokehouse will offer a complete meal, meal tickets are only available in advance.
Cycling Event Entries, Festival Music Lover and Meal Tickets on Sale NOW: www.BikeReg.com/GranFondo
