FACE Presents The Winter Music Festival

FRIDAY NIGHT

Never Come Down

Portland’s hottest bluegrass band returns to Florence by popular demand. Blending modern and traditional bluegrass styles and incredible onstage presence, this band is must-hear.  NCD has been recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Associations 2023 World of Bluegrass summit!

Henhouse Prowlers

This group is in its second decade, honing the unique, high energy vibe that makes them an unforgettable stage presence -- be it in Chicago, Siberia, or the Middle East.  These official Cultural Ambassadors for the US State Department show the world what American bluegrass is all about.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Beth Wood

Beth is a modern day troubadour and proponent of the power of music -- word and song and performance.  Come be transported to a world where creativity and skill and sincere songwriting and music making create a community circle for an hour … or a lifetime!

Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

This young band boasts brothers Miles and Teo Quale with bassist Andrew Osborn and flatpick guitarist Ian Ly.  They’ve been shaking up the west coast -- of the USA, Japan, and -- Europe with their vibrant mix of Bluegrass, Dawg, Jazz and original modern acoustic music. 

Becky Buller Banjo Duo

Becky is an eight-time IBMA fiddle player award nominee.   Ned Luberecki was voted 2018 Banjo Player of the Year by the IBMA.  Together they will light up the stage and the audience with their fire of their vibrant playing, exuberant personalities, and shared joy in music making.

SATURDAY NIGHT

Appalachian Road Show

Appalachian Road Show combines the award-winning talents of lead singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy, tenor singer and mandolinist-extraordinaire Darrel Webb, Grammy award winning fiddler and producer Jim Vancleve.  “Authenticity never goes out of style” is their motto, as they  honor the music, traditions and history of the Appalachian people and regions. Join them for a spell and for an unforgettable evening.

Josh Goforth

Josh is a one-person Bluegrass Renaissance Man!  He learned his craft  “on the porch” back in Madison County, NC, and has since mastered close to 20 instruments.  His performances include the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN, The Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, on David Holt’s PBS show “State of Music,” and the Florence Winter Music Festival 2023, among hundreds of other venues.  

2-day pass:

Experience all seven bands for a discounted price.  The 2-day pass has your reserved seats for three fabulous shows.