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.“
2025-26 LINEUP
Chatham Rabbits
THUR / APR 25, 2026
8:00PM
Chapman Cultural Center
Chatham Rabbits, the beloved North Carolina roots duo of Austin and Sarah Mccombie, blend their personal histories through deft songwriting and a warm, instantly familiar sound. Steeped in regional traditions, their music embodies a new era of roots music, earning praise from Garden & Gun Magazine, American Songwriter, and No Depression. Since their debut album All I Want From You (2019), they have continued to evolve, with The Yoke is Easy, The Burden is Full (2020) featuring Paste Magazine's "Top Folk Song of 2020" and their third album, If You See Me Riding By (2022), coinciding with their PBS-NC series On the Road with Chatham Rabbits. Their ingenuity shone during the pandemic with The Stay at Home Tour, performing in nearly 200 neighborhoods. Now, as they prepare to release their fourth album, the McCombies continue to foster their ever-growing fan community and redefine modern roots music.
2026-27 LINEUP
Lonesome River Band
Friday, October 9, 2026
8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Chapman Cultural Center
Chatham Rabbits, the beloved North Carolina roots duo of Austin and Sarah Mccombie, blend their personal histories through deft songwriting and a warm, instantly familiar sound. Steeped in regional traditions, their music embodies a new era of roots music, earning praise from Garden & Gun Magazine, American Songwriter, and No Depression. Since their debut album All I Want From You (2019), they have continued to evolve, with The Yoke is Easy, The Burden is Full (2020) featuring Paste Magazine's "Top Folk Song of 2020" and their third album, If You See Me Riding By (2022), coinciding with their PBS-NC series On the Road with Chatham Rabbits. Their ingenuity shone during the pandemic with The Stay at Home Tour, performing in nearly 200 neighborhoods. Now, as they prepare to release their fourth album, the McCombies continue to foster their ever-growing fan community and redefine modern roots music.
Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson & Friends
Thursday, December 17, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chapman Cultural Center
Celebrate the season with local bluegrass heroes Wayne & Kristin Scott Benson, bringing award-winning bluegrass, festive favorites, and special guests. Wayne and Kristen, both known for their innovative instrumental techniques, have accompanied Charlie Daniels, Michelle Branch, Dolly Parton, and many more.
The Travelin’ McCourys
Friday, February 19, 2027
8:00PM
Chapman Cultural Center
The Travelin’ McCourys blend traditional bluegrass with a progressive edge. Rolling Stone has called them a “sublime combination of old and young,” with the chops to pick precisely but the vibes of a shaggy rock band. This group is truly a family affair, with brothers Robbie and Ronnie beginning their careers as sidemen for their father, Hall of Fame guitarist Del McCoury.
Darrell Scott String Band feat. Rob Ickes
THUR / APR 22, 2027
8:00PM
Chapman Cultural Center
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott, known for his collaborations with Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris, brings his String Band to Spartanburg, joined by dobro master Rob Ickes. Don’t miss the chance to hear why this duo are two of Nashville’s most sought-after session players.
More than tradition.
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Come jam with us!
Bluegrass Spartanburg presents Bluegrass Jams! Grab your instrument and meet up with fellow pickers, strummers, and fiddlers every third Monday of the month for a good ole’ fashioned jam session. Click the link below to learn more.
Bluegrass Committee Members
Chris Strickland, Committee Chair
Kristin Scott Benson
Jim Burchfield
Joe Cheatham
Walker Copley
Ray Dunleavy
Peter Grzan
Michael Ferguson
Bob Ireland
David Sorrels
Kathryn Boucher, Executive Director
Peter Kay, Director of Artistic Operations
Avery Owens, Marketing & Audience Experience Manager
What Artists Are Saying About Bluegrass Spartanburg
“What a wonderful experience we had working with the world class Spartanburg Philharmonic! The joy we felt from the orchestra while performing our original music with them was just phenomenal. We truly look forward to the opportunity of working with this great group of players and Maestro Concklin again in the future”
-Joel Landsberg, The Kruger Brothers
“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.
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“Bluegrass Spartanburg has a real solid thing happening at the Chapman Cultural Center. An awesome and inviting venue, top notch sound crew, upbeat audience and an all around great vibe. Add to that a four star catered meal from the historic Piedmont Club and we’ll be back as soon as they’ll have us!
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Past Bluegrass Spartanburg Bands
