Established in 2015 by a small group of bluegrass fans living in our town. Their goal was to bring nationally recognized and award-winning bluegrass entertainment to our community. Today, Bluegrass Spartanburg welcomes a variety of bluegrass bands that span from traditional to contemporary, bringing their down-home roots mixed with rock-infused jams for all to enjoy.
“WHERE BLUEGRASS MEETS THE BURG. ”
Established over twenty years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chatham County Line has built a devoted following with their genre-blending live shows and a string of critically acclaimed albums. While 'Hiyo' signifies a new chapter for the band, it's worth noting that 2020's 'Strange Fascination' was their last album with banjo player Chandler Holt.
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Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Town Mountain is the sum of all its vast and intricate influences — this bastion of alt-country rebellion and honky-tonk attitude pushed through the hardscrabble Southern Appalachian lens of its origin.
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Out of the rich roots music traditions of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains comes the authentic sound of Fireside Collective. A band steeped in the technical proficiency of bluegrass music, their sound draws on blues, country, and folk traditions while being interpreted through the exciting instrumental interplay of an American jamband. Energetic, inspired solos featuring mandolin, dobro, and acoustic guitar are woven tastefully atop the rock-solid rhythm section of electric bass and drums. Formed in Asheville, NC in 2014, the ensemble has been winning over audiences across the country with their soaring vocals and heartfelt original music.
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In 2023, the highly-esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway celebrates 29 years of touring, with four of the original members still intact. The band has earned a collective 33 IBMA Awards, 6 SPBGMA Awards, one Dove Award, plus three Grammy nominations. Most recently, the band was nominated for IBMA's 2022, 2021 and 2020 Vocal Group of the Year and Song of the Year Awards.
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Grab your instrument head on down to the Spartanburg County Library every third Monday of the month for a good ole’ fashioned jam session with your fellow bluegrass enthusiasts! Click the link below to learn more.
Did you know that Ticket Sales cover less than half the cost of producing bluegrass concerts.
When you give to Bluegrass Spartanburg, you are growing the vibrancy of music in the Upstate and helping to underwrite the expense of bringing this series to Spartanburg.
Kristin Scott Benson
Kathryn Boucher, Executive Director
Joe Cheatham
Walker Copley
Ray Dunleavy
Peter Grzan, Committee Chair
Michael Ferguson
Ben Burke Howell
Peter Kay, General Manager
Chris Kennedy
Chandler Crawford, Marketing & Audience Experience Manager
Chris Strickland
“I had the great honor of bringing my band, Allegheny, to the Chapman Cultural Center as part of the Bluegrass Spartanburg series and the entire event impressed me so very much. Everything from the beauty and the acoustics of the performance hall, to the staff and crew who took care of us and made us feel so welcome, was absolute perfection. We were also treated to a delicious gourmet meal prepared for us from the folks at The Piedmont Club.
Bluegrass Spartanburg is an exceptional concert series that we were so happy to be part of. Thanks to Peter Grzan, The Piedmont Club, and especially to “Bluegrass Spartanburg” for a very memorable night. ”
“From the first note to the last, we loved every minute of our show at the Chapman Cultural Center. And actually, even before that, we were treated to the best meal we have ever had at a venue! Bluegrass Spartanburg really knows how to take care of its artists so we can’t wait to be invited back. Thank you for making the SteelDrivers feel right at home!”
“From arrival to departure the Bluegrass Spartanburg team made us feel like we were home. Everyone was gracious and warm. Then, when we actually played, the audience was completely engaged. They were with us on every note and even laughed at our jokes. It felt like we were soaring the whole time we were there. Thank you Peter G, Peter K, Courtney, Bethany and the whole team for making us feel like family. When can we come back?”
“We had a wonderful time at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg. We could not have been treated any nicer, and as far as venues go, it’s about as pretty of a place as we ever get to play. The hospitality, the crew, the crowd, and the warm energy made a memorable night for sure.”
“Spartanburg! We felt the love! We had a very fun, music-loving crowd. The venue supplied top-tier hospitality. We’d definitely recommend this bluegrass music series to any fan or artist!”
“From a performer’s perspective, it’s been a privilege to sit with the organizers of Bluegrass Spartanburg. This is exactly the type of organization that every city needs to ensure a healthy arts scene. Any type of roots genre benefits from committed citizens, who are passionate about the music and want to share it with their community. With the revitalization of downtown Spartanburg and the thriving Upstate, in general, it’s only appropriate that the arts are nurtured. These folks are successful business people, who are applying their skills to bringing quality bluegrass music to Spartanburg, in a well-organized and thoughtful way. I admire the purity of their motives and wish there were more organizations like this one. A vibrant music scene makes Spartanburg a better place to live.”
“We are very excited about expanding our genres of music and bringing high-quality live music to our community.”
“From the moment we arrived at the venue until we shook hands with the last fan at the CD table, the show for Bluegrass Spartanburg was a wonderful experience. The Chapman Center was a phenomenal performance space and the professionalism of the crew was outstanding. The arts are alive and well in Spartanburg thanks to the great folks at the Spartanburg Philharmonic! We hope to be able to come back and perform there for years to come! ”
