Description
Welcome to Silver Bay's Mountain Music Festival! Join us for a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, and great company at 87 Silver Bay Rd. Get ready to dance, sing along, and enjoy the beautiful mountain and lake views while listening to talented musicians from all around. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event - grab your friends and family and come on down to Silver Bay for a weekend of fun and music!
Friday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tim Rodrigue & Norm Allen
Tim and Norm have a combined total of 60 years of playing music professionally. Tim plays lead guitar and mandolin, and Norm plays guitar and provides lead vocals. They deliver a well-rounded performance including new country, old country, blues, rock and bluegrass.... something for everyone!
Friday 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Griffin William Sherry
Griffin William Sherry, the Maine-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is known for his ability to craft stories that resonate deeply, whether they're shared around a campfire or at a summer festival. After spending twelve years fronting The Ghost of Paul Revere, Griffin steps into the spotlight as a solo artist with his debut album, *Hundred Mile Wilderness*. His music, characterized by a powerful vocal delivery and no-frills instrumentation, delves into the joys and challenges of small-town life and the personal journey of self-discovery. Through songs filled with raw honesty and eloquent lyricism, Griffin continues to explore life's big questions, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the moment. Now, with a new chapter unfolding, he's more determined than ever to tell his story in his own voice.
Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki (Acoustic Set)
The 2016 IBMA Fiddler and Female Vocalist and the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player have combined their musical wit and whimsy with the aim to entertain you in a bluegrass duo sort of way! Becky Buller heads up the Becky Buller Band (of which Ned is a member). Her latest album, Distance And Time, was a 2021 IBMA Album Of The Year award nominee. Ned Luberecki is an internationally recognized banjo guru: he teaches online lessons, has a series of banjo instructional videos with TrueFire and a series of books with Alfred Publishing. Ned is also the voice of the IBMA Award Show. He has two singles that are doing well on the radio airplay charts: “Back In Baltimore” and “Magrathea”.
Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Kruger Brothers (Acoustic Set)
In their ever-expanding body of work, Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals) together as The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Together, they established the incomparable sound that The Kruger Brothers are known for today - their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. Jens, Uwe, and Joel have always felt a deep emotional responsibility towards their audience always striving to inspire hearts through their music leaving people feeling loved, respected, and with a renewed sense of joy and hope. The Kruger Brothers continue to tour extensively sharing their music with audiences far and wide. To date, they have recorded and released more than twenty-two albums.
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
On the Trail
On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. Most recently, On the Trail had the honor of winning the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Band Competition after participating in 2021’s Telefunken Battle of the Bands at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival. They also were selected as an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023. On The Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals) and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals). Their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here" is also available for streaming on all platforms.
Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cole Quest and the City Pickers
Cole Quest and The City Pickers are not your average bluegrass band. Led by the charismatic and talented Cole Quest, grandson of the folk icon Woody Guthrie, this group of New York City musicians is united by their love of bluegrass and their passion for bringing a fresh, innovative sound to the traditional genre. With their infectious energy and high-spirited talent, The City Pickers have become a mainstay on the local scene and have gained recognition from industry professionals and fans alike. Their debut album, recorded at NYC's renowned Magic Shop studio, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, and in April 2021, they released their first EP, Self [En]Titled on Omnivore Records, with the help of Grammy award-winning producer and engineers including Steve Rosenthal.
Saturday 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Bloodroot Gap
Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between twin brothers Rob and Jim McCuen, Freeman Corey, and Jake Munson. Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson. Corey has become one of Vermont’s most sought-after traditional fiddlers, gracing the stage with Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass, and countless others. The McCuen Brothers have been performing side-by-side for nearly 30 years. The brothers provide tight vocal harmonies and rhythmic accompaniment, as only twins can. Rob engages audiences with his fluid solos on mandolin, while Jim holds down the low end on the upright bass. Munson sings and plays guitar with the skill and confidence of someone who was raised in a musical family. Jake has become an integral band member, adding even more depth and complexity to Bloodroot Gap’s sound.
Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Barefoot Movement (Acoustic Set)
Acclaimed Americana group “The Barefoot Movement” has carved out an indelible space in the acoustic scene since their 2011 debut album, Footwork. Their sound is invigorating, infused with a captivating honesty that transports audiences to a place of complete enthrallment. The Barefoot Movement creates gloriously addictive, instantly memorable tunes shored up by silky smooth bluegrass and Americana harmonies and laced with tantalizing flecks of bluesy grit.
Saturday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
VIP Dinner with the Artist (VIP Ticket Holders)
Enjoy a sit-down dinner in the William Boyd Center Dining Room with the artist and gorgeous views of Lake George. There will be a cash bar for wine and beer during the dinner.
Saturday 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki
The 2016 IBMA Fiddler and Female Vocalist and the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player have combined their musical wit and whimsy with the aim to entertain you in a bluegrass duo sort of way! Becky Buller heads up the Becky Buller Band (of which Ned is a member). Her latest album, Distance And Time, was a 2021 IBMA Album Of The Year award nominee. Ned Luberecki is an internationally recognized banjo guru: he teaches online lessons, has a series of banjo instructional videos with TrueFire and a series of books with Alfred Publishing. Ned is also the voice of the IBMA Award Show. He has two singles that are doing well on the radio airplay charts: “Back In Baltimore” and “Magrathea”.
Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Barefoot Movement
Acclaimed Americana group “The Barefoot Movement” has carved out an indelible space in the acoustic scene since their 2011 debut album, Footwork. Their sound is invigorating, infused with a captivating honesty that transports audiences to a place of complete enthrallment. The Barefoot Movement creates gloriously addictive, instantly memorable tunes shored up by silky smooth bluegrass and Americana harmonies and laced with tantalizing flecks of bluesy grit.
Saturday 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Kruger Brothers
In their ever-expanding body of work, Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals) together as The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Together, they established the incomparable sound that The Kruger Brothers are known for today - their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. Jens, Uwe, and Joel have always felt a deep emotional responsibility towards their audience always striving to inspire hearts through their music leaving people feeling loved, respected, and with a renewed sense of joy and hope. The Kruger Brothers continue to tour extensively sharing their music with audiences far and wide. To date, they have recorded and released more than twenty-two albums.