The annual Bucks County Bluegrass Festival will have an international flare to it with Italian born acoustic guitar flatpicker and singer Beppe Gambetta headlining. The Friday September 5th and Saturday 6th Bluegrass Festival will also include the HogMaw, from York, Pennsylvania who are festival favorites and will close both nights on the picturesque pastures of Snipes Farm in Morrisville. Special Guest and Master of Ceremonies is Gene Shay, host of WXPN’s Folk Show for over 50 years and one of the founders of the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Beppe Gambetta has been called a “virtual United Nations of influences: Italian, Ukrainian, Appalachian, Sardinian, Celtic” by Acoustic Guitar magazine. After eleven CDs, DVDs, teaching books and collaborations with many other top-flight musicians, Gambetta is increasingly known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. In his career he has performed with some great heroes of the folk scene like David Grisman, Gene Parsons, Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Tony Trischka, and with the band Men Of Steel. Gambetta's playing and singing stand out for their intimate emotions, tone, and humor.

Also on this incredible festival are Magnolia Street Bluegrass, Sully’s Fortune, Boulevard Express, Moonshine Creek Bluegrass Band, Mountain Ride, Boiled Owls, and many more.

There will be a Children’s Music Workshop (1pm) where kids will be able to directly experience songwriting by national recording artist and Family Roots Musician, Bobby Beetcut. Some participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to perform with Bobby on stage.

The family-friendly festival will start on Friday with gates open at 5PM and music starting at 6:30PM and running until 10:30PM. On Saturday gates open at 9AM with music beginning at 11:00AM and running all day until 11:00PM. A Campfire Jam will begin as soon as the show ends so bring your own instrument for a chance to make some great music with other Bluegrass fans and performers.

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