Over the years, the US' Charm City Bluegrass Festival has featured some amazing headlining artists. Billy Strings, The Steeldrivers, The Devil Makes Three, Deer Tick, Hiss Golden Messenger, Yonder Mountain String Band, Town Mountain, The Infamous Stringdusters, Gangstagrass, and Steep Canyon Rangers are just a few of the festival's finest acts.
A guitarist and singer-songwriter named Billy Strings has been dubbed a "bluegrass sensation" by Rolling Stone. The Grammy-winning band The Steeldrivers are renowned for their soulful tone. The Devil Makes Three always puts on a fun performance with their punk-rock inspired bluegrass. Deer Tick, a Rhode Island band, performs at the festival with their distinctive alt-country sound.
Hiss Golden Messenger creates a unique sound by fusing folk, rock, and country. Town Mountain's classic bluegrass sound never fails to please, while Yonder Mountain String Band brings their innovative bluegrass to the stage. According to critics, The Infamous Stringdusters are "one of the best bluegrass bands in the country," and Gangstagrass blends bluegrass and hip-hop for a really distinctive sound. Last but not least, Steep Canyon Rangers, another Grammy-winning band, usually put on a great performance.
Over the years, the Charm City Bluegrass Festival has featured some outstanding headlining musicians, and these top performers are only a small taste of the talent that has performed on the festival's stages.