12th Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival

12th Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival
****Jan. 17th - 20Th****

$$$$ FREE EVENT $$$$

Florida Keys Brewing and ICE Island Community Entertainment are keeping the spirit of Baygrass Bluegrass Festival alive! 4 days of MUSIC, BEER and FOOD! Kicking it off Friday night at Florida Keys Brewing Co. with Hare of the Dawg and ending Monday night with headliners the Silas Powell Band and Alligator Alley at Founders Park Main Stage.

Friday: (Florida Keys Brewing Co.)
Wheels Down in Collie Town 4-8pm

Open Jam Session! 8-10pm

Saturday: (Florida Keys Brewing Co.)

Uproot Hootenanny 2-5pm

A pickers paradise, this four-piece band features some of South Florida’s top string instrument players. From bluegrass classics to Irish-folksy vibes. Uproot Hootenanny has that certain string band charm that has all ages leaving the show with a smile. Along with their own originals, they do some pretty awesome covers that range from the Rolling Stones to Johnny Cash. With David Welch on banjo, Brian Bolen on guitar, Brian Trew on fiddle, and Nico Kiriazis on upright bass, Uproot Hootenanny is just a downright good time.

The Wondering Hours 6 -10pm

Based in Tampa Bay, Florida, The Wandering Hours are an original take on traditional American string music combining old-time, early bluegrass, and folk into a dancey and lyrically deep band that always entertains fans of string music and first-time listeners. 

Formed in 2018, they harness powerful lyrics and uplifting melodies using fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass.  They write original music in this vein, as well as playing some of the important songs and tunes from these eras.    

Sunday: (Florida Keys Brewing Co.)
Low Ground Band 1-4pm

Low Ground is heavily influenced by Bluegrass, Swing, Folk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Jam. As a band they strive to honor the history set forth by these styles of music; all while including their own creative vision.

The bandmates include Paddy King on Fiddle, Amanda Accardi on Upright Bass, Isaac Taylor on Banjo, and Trevor Klutz on Guitar. Together they form a unique blend. A fresh sound that keeps the traditionalists happy, while also catering to those whose seek to push past the boundaries of the norm.

Grass is Dead 6-10pm

Always island vibes and good times in the Beer Garden!

Monday 3-6pm

at Founders Park, Main Stage

Alligator Alley is a Bluegrass band out of the south Florida area. They play a great mix of classic bluegrass, contemporary bluegrass hits and gripping originals. Formed by veterans of the Florida Bluegrass circuit, the band has the experience of a veteran band with the fresh new sound of different styles coming together with a great mix of youth, experience and friendships.

the Silas Powell Band, a powerful trio from Doddridge County, WV, features 3 generations of multi-talented musicians. The band’s namesake, Silas Powell, is one of today's most exciting young mandolin prodigies. Silas, along with his father, Josh Powell, and his grandpa, Jeff Powell, deliver a full and exciting sound with rich harmonies and powerful stage presence.

Always island vibes and good times in the Beer Garden!