2012 PERFORMERS
The Prairie Acre
The Prairie Acre is working to bring old-time music to a new generation. Every time they start making their distinctively twangy sound, they’re doing their part to keep alive the pre-MP3, pre-CD, pre-LP era when the best way to enjoy good music was to play it with your friends and neighbors.
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Kansas Heart
Kansas Heart is band with a strong bluegrass tradition, combining some of the best bluegrass talents from Kansas. Their music is warm and lively, as the band members’ musical prowess on traditional acoustic bluegrass instruments is blended with original material and modern vocal arrangements.
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Bluestem
The native tallgrass that grows on the prairies of Kansas is also the name taken by a group of musicians from those same prairies. They have combined Western, Bluegrass, Gospel, Rock, and humor to create a blend of unique acoustic music. Their fine western harmonies and bluegrass musicianship teamed with cowboy poetry will surprise and entertain all.
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The Bus Company
Three guys from Lawrence making music and bangin’ away the best they can. Playing a mixture of bluegrass, country, rock and folk, the Bus Company soothes the soul and brings a smile to your face.
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