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.
Dear Bluegrass Spartanburg Supporter,
The Spartanburg Philharmonic is proud to present LIVE Bluegrass music to our community for seven years now! Through the support of loyal donors like you, they have brought award-winning national bluegrass bands to Spartanburg including Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, the Travelin’ McCourys, SteelDrivers, and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
The upcoming, live 2023-2024 season will feature performances by Dan Tyminski Band; Wayne & Kristin Scott Benson & Friends; Missy Raines & Allegheny; and Junior Sisk Band. Each of these performances will be held at the Chapman Cultural Center. Please see the enclosed flyer for more information on these very impressive acts coming to town.
I am requesting your support for the 2023-24 Season of Bluegrass Spartanburg.
For $2,000, you will receive the following with your tax-deductible donation:
6 tickets to each of the four concerts
Free drink tickets
Sponsorship listing in the program and in our “HearHere” magazine
Two Bluegrass Spartanburg t-shirts
OR for $1,000, you will receive the following with your tax-deductible donation:
2 tickets to each of the four concerts
Sponsorship listing in the program and in our “HearHere” magazine
Two Bluegrass Spartanburg t-shirts
Your support of Bluegrass Spartanburg adds to the vibrancy and vitality of the place we all call home. Your donation will go directly to underwriting the expenses in bringing this series to Spartanburg. I look forward to seeing you at the concerts!
Sincerely,
rave reviews for bluegrass spartanburg
“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! ”
Past Bluegrass Spartanburg Bands
Bluegrass Committee Members
Kristin Scott Benson
Kathryn Boucher, Executive Director
Walker Copley
Ray Dunleavy
Peter Grzan
Ben Burke Howell
Peter Kay, General Manager
Chris Kennedy
Chandler Crawford, Marketing & Special Events Manager
Chris Strickland, Chair