A PUBLICATION OF THE CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS • MAY 22, 2017
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McCoury Music
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DelFest is held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland. It originated from the desire to create a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury Music while creating a forum for world-class musical collaborations and to showcase fresh new talent with a down-home feeling. Produced in association with High Sierra Music, the 10th Annual DelFest will again offer a quality festival experience stamped with the unique McCoury touch. Personally chosen by Del, the fairgrounds serve as the perfect location for DelFest. The site is nestled along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, and organizers like that the fairgrounds are convenient to four major airports and easily reached by rail or road. The city of Cumberland is also a great, host offering multiple hotel options, a charming downtown and great amenities including biking, a steam train engine and museum and some top-notch dining. In addition to traditional stage sets by world-class artists, attendees can expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy, intimate appearances, unique “playshops” and informal workshops where the emphasis will be on performance rather than instruction and late night indoor performances and picking sessions. Delfest will be immediately preceded by a three-day Music Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys and other all star players.
Lineup includes ‘Del and Friends’ set, Dierks Bentley GREG LARRY TIMES-NEWS STAFF WRITER
CUMBERLAND — The daily lineup for the 10th annual DelFest music festival includes Dierks Bentley to appear Saturday, May 27. Named for the festival’s founder Del McCoury, DelFest, held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, features top-tier talent in the bluegrass, Americana and roots music genres. The four-day festival, held Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, will feature Trey Anastasio playing two sets on Friday evening, May 26. Saturday will feature a performance by Bela Fleck and Chris Thile followed by Railroad Earth. Dierks Bentley will then take the stage, performing with the Travelin’ McCourys at 10:15 p.m. “We try to make it a variety,” said Del McCoury. McCoury spoke to the Times-News
during a recent visit to Cumberland. “Each year we try to add different acts — that way people will get something new each time.” The festival features three stages, the Grandstand Stage, Potomac Stage and the Music Hall indoor stage. Sunday, May 28, on the Grandstand Stage, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will perform at 2 p.m. with Government Mule, featuring Warren Haynes, closing the festival’s outdoor offerings with a 10:15 p.m. performance. Haynes was the longtime lead guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, which he joined in 1989. He performed with the Allman Brothers until the band called it quits in 2014. The festival also features daily performances by the Del McCoury Band. “No matter where I go and play all over the country, there
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are people (that) come up and say, ‘We’re going to DelFest again this year,’” McCoury said. “No matter how far away they are from, they are promising to be there.” The event begins Thursday, May 25, at 3:45 with the annual Soundcheck Set by the Del McCoury Band, followed by a performance by the winner of the DelFest Academy Band Scramble. At 4:45 p.m. the band Dead Man Winter takes the stage, followed by River Whyless and The Steep Canyon Rangers. The Del McCoury Band will cap off the day with a 10:15 p.m. show. Joining the band that night will be Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Preservation Horns of New Orleans, Jon Fishman of Phish and Ronnie Bowman for a special Del McCoury Band & Friends set in honor of the festival’s 10th anniversary. Late-night shows inside the Music Hall begin at 12:15 a.m.
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The Del McCoury Band performs a soundcheck during last year’s festival. with Fruition followed by Cabinet. Local band Grand Ole’ Ditch will play Friday at 11 a.m. in the Music Hall and again Saturday at 10:45 a.m. on the Potomac Stage. Cris Jacobs of Reisterstown will perform Friday at 12:50 p.m. in the Music Hall and Satur-
day on the Potomac Stage at 1:45 p.m. Bill Valentine, Allegany County commissioner, said local interest has continued to grow. “I think over the years, too ... one of the nice things is ... the first couple years, I doubt if 5 percent of the attendance
was from Allegany County,” Valentine said. “The people here just weren’t going. It was something different and they didn’t want to get involved. “Now you go out there, and especially with one-day ticket holders, there is a large percentage that is a local crowd. That’s a good thing. It shows there is local support for it and they know what all is happening out there.” Other performers at DelFest include Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Donna the Buffalo, Dre’s Gospel Collective, Hot Rize, Leftover Salmon, Broomestix, Red Knuckles, Sara Watkins, Billy Stings, Head for the Hills, The Gibson Brothers, Dead Winter Carpenters, Joe Craven, Ghost of Paul Revere, Kitchen Dwellers and the Jeff Austin Band. DelFest typically attracts more than 30,000 people for the four-day event. The full schedule is available at DelFest.com.
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DelFest 2017: What you need to know Saturday, May 27: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. The main box office, where festi- Sunday, May 28: val attendees exchange tickets for 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. a wristband and parking pass for a decal, is located approximately 6.5 miles from DelFest at Allegany ColParking is not included with a lege of Maryland. Multiday and single-day festival pass. Each vehicle parkticketholders must stop there first ing on-site at DelFest must have an on-site or Clifton’s Field Parking before proceeding to the festival. Pass, which can be redeemed at the main box office or purchased there while supplies last. Allegany College of Maryland If the total length of your vehicle Continuing Education Building. plus anything that’s attached to it is 12401 Willowbrook Rd., Cumberland. 18 feet or longer, it is considered an Box Office Hours: RV and must have an RV Pass or RV Thursday, May 25: Dry Pass to park on-site. 10 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. Off-site parking with 24-hourshutFriday, May 26: tle service is available as well. 8 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
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and you will be directed to AccessiThe campground opens for 4-day ble Camping, centrally located with- pass holders at 10:30 a.m. on ThursOff-site parking is located at Allein the fairgrounds and in close prox- day. gany College of Maryland. Parking imity to accessible bathhouses. will cost $5 per day and be collected at the parking lot, cash only. ShutSingle-day passes are valid from tles are free and will run continuthe time gates open until 1 a.m. ously throughout the day and night. Overnight camping is not permitCamping is included with all Re-Entry: Vehicles with on-site multi-day tickets and is designated ted with a single-day pass. To purparking passes and off-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis. chase multi-day passes, please visit passes may leave and re-enter, but The fairgrounds have permanent our ticketing page. are not guaranteed to return to the restrooms and showers and ample Single-day pass holders are not same spot. Clifton’s Field Parking portable toilets. able to access late night shows. Passes do not have re-entry due to An area is designated as Fami- Multi-day wristbands are required. the terrain. Coolers, large food containers, ly Camp, which is expected to be Accessible Parking: Patrons somewhat quieter at night and loud- cans, bottles, kegs, jugs (except with a valid, state-issued accessi- er in the morning. water) or chairs higher than 18″ are ble parking placard or tag must purIf you’ve got little ones in tow and not permitted on-site for single-day chase the appropriate parking pass you are interested in camping in pass holders. in order to park on-site. Upon arriv- Family Camp, let the parking attenSoft insulated “lunch bags” al, show the parking attendant your dants know and you’ll be pointed in are permitted for baby food, kids’ pass and valid accessible placard the right direction. snacks, etc.
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Family-friendly Kidszone offers wide variety of activities FROM DELFEST.COM
DelFest is a family-friendly festival. The Kidzone offers a wide variety of activities for kids of all ages, including hula hooping, face painting, arts and crafts, chalk drawing, community murals, T-shirt designing, scavenger hunts and water balloons. Friends of the Cheat will provide educational activities designed to be fun while also increasing watershed awareness, and the Allegany Arts Council will be bringing its Arts Bus to provide interactive art experiences. Kids ages 5 to 12 will need a festival Kids Pass and kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 4 and under are free. Some of the events scheduled include: Hoop Dance Flowshop, Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. Join Soolah as she hosts a fun hula hoop flowshop for all ages. Kids will explore exercise, learn about the different types of hoop dance, movement, tricks and play games. Young Yogis, Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m. A supportive environment where children can learn how to incorporate the principles of yoga into their daily lives. The class is designed to let budding yogis explore poses, build self esteem, and have fun!
Teen After Hours, until 10 p.m.: Teenagers are welcome to hang out in the pavilion after the Kidzone hours, until 10 p.m. Arts Bus, Friday-Sunday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. A colorful art-mobile in which local artists travel provide a positive and engaging art experience for kids. Fun art projects include rhythm instruments and recycled terrariums.
AMD Tie Dye Part 1: Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Dye your own shirts or bandanas in reclaimed iron oxide pigment from acid mine drainage (AMD) clean-ups while learning how AMD pollution impacts Appalachian streams. Bring anything you would like to dye or design: T-shirts, hats, socks … the lighter in color, the better. AMD Tie Dye Part 2: Satur-
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unique. Stream Bug Workshop, Sunday, 2-3 p.m. Did you know that a dragonfly lives for two years underwater before hatching into a col-
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MAY 22, 2017
DEL YEAH! FESTIVAL FLASHBACK
McCoury: Bonds key to booking DelFest
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GREG LARRY TIMES-NEWS STAFF WRITER
CUMBERLAND — Ronnie McCoury says relationships are key to attracting talent to DelFest. “It’s always fun to try to figure it out who is playing,” said McCoury, a musician and son of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, the festival’s namesake. For the past 10 years, dozens of top-tier bluegrass and Americana music acts have traveled to Cumberland on Memorial Day weekend to perform at the festival. Ronnie McCoury, his brother Robbie, father Del and other members of the McCoury family help in booking bands for RONNIE MCCOURY DelFest. Roy Carter, principle with High Sierra Music, also plays a large roll in scheduling talent. In addition to managing the festival, Carter operates a bluegrass festival in Quincy, California, known as the High Sierra Music Festival. “He (Roy) has had the High Sierra festival for more than 20 years,” said Ronnie McCoury. “He knows how to do it and what he’s doing.” The High Sierra Music Festival, in its 26th year, began in 1991. Ronnie McCoury said the family talks with Carter to discuss booking acts. “We talk about it with Roy and everyone has input on it,” McCoury said. “There are a lot of people you want to get, but they can’t make it.” McCoury said relationships play a big role. Dierks Bentley, who will make his second festival appearance this year, knew the McCourys before he made it in music. “I played with Dierks when he was in college,” McCoury said. “He really appreciates my dad. We used to play at a place each Tuesday. Someone with a magazine asked Dierks what his five top albums were and he picked dad’s album, “The Cold Hard Facts,” as number one. Dierks loves country and bluegrass and he’s a good friend of the family.” McCoury said many acts want to play DelFest and it can be hard to decide who to book. “It is so hard,” McCoury said. “After 10 years, you have to figure out who can come back. It is a matter of picking and choosing. There are so many talented performers out there.” McCoury said Carter does a lot of the booking and negotiating pay. “A lot of it is with our partner, Roy (Carter). It’s his job to actually book the talent,” McCoury said. “When we partnered with Roy, we knew it was a good partnership, and Roy is the guy who talks about the money. I’m glad I don’t have to do that part. He does the negotiating.” McCoury said fans also have input on booking talent. “We hear from the fans and they will say ‘Why don’t you have so and so, or how about getting this act?’” A large reason for bands wanting to play DelFest is the high regard held for Del McCoury. “A majority of people are wearing (Carter’s) phone out because they want to come,” Ronnie McCoury said. “A lot of that is my father. It’s their feelings toward him.” McCoury said a key element is often the travel schedule of the acts. “It has to work in their travel schedule,” he said. “It can be if they are near there at that time, you know? Are they on the East Coast? It is a lot of figuring.” McCoury said the artists typically have a manager and an agent. Booking the act has to be agreed upon by all the parties. “You have to make sure everyone is on the same page,” he said.
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DelFest has brought some memorable moments as it turns 10 in 2017. At left, a festival-goer sits in mud after sliding through it following storms in 2012. Above, a young hula hooper takes part in a festival tradition in 2015.
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