The Infamous Stringdusters

We’re excited to join the Bonnaroo 2012 lineup. We’ll see you party people in Manchester. For more information and to purchase ticket packages to Bonnaroo, see http://www.bonnaroo.com/

Our friend Mark came out and captured some great video footage from The ‘Dusters at The Wonder Ballroom on Saturday, April 21.

Read our own banjo picker, Chris Pandolfi’s thoughts and inspirations from the legacy that Earl Scruggs leaves behind.

The Stringdusters are thrilled to be a part of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports’ 40th Anniversary celebration.  The May 12 event at The Charlottesville Pavilion benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Central Blue Ridge.  The Festy is working with both organizations to create a program to expose our community’s youth to outdoor experiences.  Admission will be a $2.50 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the City of Charlottesville. If available, day-of-show tickets will be $5.00.

Hitchhiker recorded/filmed in Burlington, Vermont last week is up for your viewing plessure and there’s more to come from the first week of the Silver Sky Tour. . .

Just announced: Another visit to Half Moon Outfiters.  We’ll be in the Athens store on Friday, March 23 at 5pm for a fully acoustic performance before our show with Tea Leaf Green at The Georgia Theater.

Also on in our tour routing are stops at The Great Outdoor Provision Co in Wilmington (March 21) and Charlotte (March 22), at 4pm.

Thank you Pledger friends.  We hope this release and tour is our best yet and we couldn’t have done it with out you.  Orders for ‘Silver Sky’ (digital, cd, signed cd, and vinyl) can still be made through PledgeMusic. You may stream ‘Silver Sky’ here as well.  We’ll be continuing to add exclusive content there through the spring.  We hope to see you at show very soon!

The Silver Sky Tour kicks off in March and is heading to a venue near you. We are amped to be returning to many of our favorite east coast spots this spring as we get the show on the road.  Check out the new show additions in April and May.

THE SILVER SKY TOUR

3/13  Higher Ground                        Burlington, VT
3/14  Empire                                      Portland, ME
3/15  The Paradise                           Boston, MA
3/16  The Bowery Ballroom            New York, NY
3/17  The 930 Club                          Washington, DC
3/20  Cat’s Cradle                             Carborro, NC
3/21  The Soap Box                          Wilmington, NC
3/22  The Visulite                              Charlotte, NC
3/23  Georgia Theater                      Athens, GA
3/24 – 25  Suwannee Spring Fest  Live Oak, FL
4/12 Liberty Hall                                Lawrence, KS
(supporting Leftover Salmon)
4/13  The Bluebird Theater             Denver, CO
4/14  Aggie Theatre                         Fort Collins, CO
4/15  eTown at Boulder Theater    Boulder, CO
4/17  Winston’s                                 San Diego, CA
4/18  Saint Rocke                             Hermosa Beach, CA
4/19  Moe’s Alley                              Santa Cruz, CA
4/20  The Independent                    San Francisco, CO
4/21 Wonder Ballroom                    Portland, OR
4/22 Tractor Tavern                         Seattle, WA
4/25 The Aquarium                          Fargo, ND
4/26 The Cabooze                           Minneapolis, MN
4/27 High Noon Saloon                  Madison, WI
4/28 The Double Door                    Chicago, IL
4/29 3rd & Lindsley                         Nashville, TN
5/17 Groovin’ In The Garden         Richmond, VA
5/18 The Orange Peel                    Asheville, NC
5/19 The Masquerade                    Atlanta, GA
5/20 The Pour House                     Charleston, SC
5/23 Headliners Music Hall           Louisville, KY
5/30 Beachland Ballroom              Cleveland, OH

Photo by Rex Thomson

The ‘Dusters are having such a blast on Yonder’s Cabin Fever Tour.  Some press folks have come out and taken notice of these special dates.

Reviews of the first leg in Nashville, Atlanta, and Birmingham are up on Hidden Track and Honest Tune.

We have slightly shorter set times supporting Yonder this week but we want to make sure you get your healthy dose of ‘Dusters. We’re collaborating with some very cool stores (and Mountain Khakis, who don’t come empty handed) to bring you fully acoustic and intimate performances this week. Please join us on…

• Wednesday, February 22, 4pm at Half Moon Outfitters (West Ashley) In Charleston, SC. Invite Friends
• Friday, February 24, 5:30pm at Mast General Store in Asheville, NC.  Invite Friends
• Saturday, February 25, 3pm at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Knoxville, TN.  Invite Friends

The Infamous Stringdusters Presented by Half-Moon Outfitters from PDA Video on Vimeo.

The Founding Fathers will be supporting Rubblebucket at The Southern Music Hall in Charlottesville for a Festy Presents show this Saturday, Feb 18. Buy tickets here.

The duo will also be supporting moe. Saturday March 10 at Ram’s Head Live! presented by All Good Presents.  Buy tickets here.

About The Founding Fathers

In 2011, The Infamous Stringdusters transferred their homebase from Nashville, TN to Charlottesville, VA.   The Founding Fathers is the stage name for the members of The Stringdusters who live permanently in Charlottesville.  While the lineup may evolve, it currently consists of Andy Falco (guitar) and Chris Pandolfi (banjo).  Expect special guests, instrumentals, and vocal performances that may not otherwise be heard from on stage from The Stringdusters.

Travis sings ‘Rockets’ in the greenroom, a taste of the exclusive Pledge updates.