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DELFEST ANNOUNCES ACADEMY SCHEDULE FOR 2010;

TICKET LAY-A-WAY DEADLINE APPROACHING

(February 4, 2010) Nashville, TN….For the second consecutive year, Delfest 2010 will be preceded by a Bluegrass Academy featuring some of the most accomplished musicians on the planet. DELFEST ACADMEY 2010 will take place May 25-27, 2010 with the festival beginning on the 27th and ending on the 30th.

The 2010 DELFEST ACADEMY will consist of a friendly, encouraging, and intensive three-day learning experience with a group of some of the finest musicians in bluegrass: mandolinist Ronnie McCoury, banjo player Rob McCoury, fiddler Jason Carter, bassist Alan Bartram, the, and Ronnie Bowman on guitar.As members of the Del McCoury Band, Rob, Ronnie, Alan and Jason have won IBMA's Entertainer of the Year award nine times. Oxford American called them "The best Bluegrass band in the world. Period." Ronnie Bowman's bluegrass and songwriting credentials would fill up a notebook from his stint with the Lonesome River Band, leading his own band and writing two #1 country radio hits. With sterling credentials as celebrated performers, plus years of experience teaching at various workshops and festival academies such as Rockygrass and Wintergrass, these enormously gifted musicians will create an environment for learning unlike any other. A Meet & Greet for students, their guests, and instructors will kick off the academic week on Monday evening. Bluegrass Karaoke on Thursday afternoon where the students get to front the Del McCoury Band, as well as a special wrap party that night will conclude the academy. In intimate classes led by these world-class bluegrass professionals, students will receive instruction targeted to their individual needs, with plenty of opportunity for one-on-one interaction with their instructors. The overall direction of each class will ultimately be determined by the students’ goals and needs. Students may expect to learn how to lead jams and receive tips on practicing, technique, and accompaniment, and benefit from direct interaction with instructors who can help them achieve their musical objectives.

Also, for the first time this year, Delfest is offering a Lay-a-way option to purchase Academy and festival 3 and 4 day passes. Many of you have already taken advantage of this offer. If you have not, and would like to spread your payments out, please note that the lay-a-way option goes away after February 12th. DelFest 2010, set to kick off on May 27th offers a fantastic lineup for it’s third year, headlined by the Del McCoury Band (of course), The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain String Band, the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Railroad Earth and more. A celebration of the musical heritage of Del McCoury, DelFest is a family-friendly event and takes place at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. Personally chosen by Del, this site is nestled along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, and it is the perfect location for DelFest and the very first DELFEST ACADEMY! A very limited number of spots are available for the 2010 DELFEST ACADEMY—in fact the mandolin class is filling up fast. Ample tent and RV camping is available onsite; there’s plentiful lodging nearby. The area also offers many additional recreational options, including swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking. Please click here for pricing details and to order tickets. For all festival details, http://www.delfest.com/
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