Hard Rock’s Bluegrass Fest lineup revealed

Pioneers in the progressive bluegrass scene, Greensky Bluegrass headlines the inaugural Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival on July 11 as part of the BaseJam Summer 2015 Outdoor Concert Series at Lake Tahoe Hard Rock’s outdoor arena.

Fresh off their recent Grammy win for best bluegrass album, the Earls of Leicester have brought bluegrass mainstays Tim O’Brien, Shawn Camp, Johnny Warren, Barry Bales, and  guitar expert Charlie Cushman together to pay tribute to bluegrass pioneers the Foggy Mountain Boys. Go online to see who else is playing.

Doors for the Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival open at noon and the first band starts at 12:30pm. General admission tickets are $45 and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $90, which include access to a special front-of-stage viewing area, private bars and upgraded restrooms. Event organizers are offering special children’s ticket pricing for those 12 and younger for $10. They may be purchased on the day of the show with proof of a full-price adult ticket. All children 6 years and younger are free.

Tickets may be purchased online.

The Hard Rock is teaming with PR Entertainment, which is building and operating the temporary outdoor concert amphitheater that holds up to 7,500 people. The property is transforming its back parking lot into an outdoor arena.