Author Archives: Rachael Gabriel

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BECKY BULLER

Becky Buller is a highly acclaimed bluegrass and roots music artist, known for her exceptional fiddle playing, soulful vocals, and songwriting prowess. Her unique blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary influences has garnered her numerous awards and accolades with the help of her highly talented band members. 

“The music is beautiful and vulnerable – and the group’s chemistry and musicianship shine.” – Rachel Baiman, Bluegrass Situation

Buller’s captivating performances and innovative approach to bluegrass music have solidified her position as a leading figure in the genre. Her dedication to preserving the tradition while pushing the boundaries of the music has earned her a loyal following and critical acclaim.

We can’t wait for Becky Buller to grace the Main Stage on Saturday, October 18 at 7:15pm. Listen and learn more here!

FALL SAVE5 DISCOUNT ENDS SOON!

The perfect time to buy tickets to the Fall 2025 Strawberry Music Festival? Well, really, anytime between now and October 16th . . . but it’s an especially good time right now! Our SAVE5 Discount ends soon! 

🍓 SAVE5 can be used for $5 off Fall 2025 Adult Camping tickets until 11:59 pm PDT on Monday, June 30th. Don’t miss out!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”, and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. 

Photo Credit Irene Young

Fraser and Haas “[…] make the fiddle and cello – or as Alasdair puts it ‘wee fiddle’ and ‘big fiddle’ – sound like they were made for each other.” – Dave McNally, KLOF Mag

Fraser has a concert and recording career spanning over 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, radio and television credits, and feature performances on top movie soundtracks (Last of the Mohicans, Titanic, etc.). In 2011, he was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, is one of the most sought after cellists in traditional music today. She has performed and recorded with a who’s who of the fiddle world including Mark O’Connor, Natalie MacMaster, Irish supergroups Solas and Altan, and many more.

Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will join us at Strawberry on Friday, October 17 at 5:45 pm. Listen and learn more here!

TICKET UPDATE: FALL 4-DAY SOLD OUT!

FALL 4-DAY CAMPING TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Worry not! We still have other ticket options available, including 4-Night, 3-Day/Night, and 2-Day as well as ALL 1-Day tickets! Get yours HERE 24/7 or call us at (209) 984-8630, M-Th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.

Please note that our 4-Day Camping Ticket is the earliest admittance available for Fall and is also the most limited in quantity. The next in arrival time and quantity is the 4-Night. As a reminder, the 4-Day arrival time for pre-banding is 10:30 am and the entry time is NOON, while the 4-Night arrival time for pre-banding is 1:30 pm and the entry time is 3:00 pm. Both the 4-Day and 4-Night Camping Tickets are guaranteed entry on Thursday, October 16.


PHOTO CREDIT: Shelby McAuliffe

LOW INVENTORY: 4-DAY CAMPING TICKETS

Fall 4-Day Camping Tickets are almost sold out!

Please note that our 4-Day Camping Ticket is the earliest admittance available for Fall and is also the most limited in quantity. 

Luckily, we still have other ticket options available, including 4-Night, 3-Day/Night, and 2-Day as well as ALL 1-Day tickets! Get yours here 24/7 or call us at (209) 984-8630, M-Th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.

FALL 2025 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Please give a warm welcome to Poi Rogers! They will join us at the Sunday Morning Revival on October 19th.


Somewhere in-between the tropical lounges of 1930s Los Angeles and the honky tonk beer joints of rural 1950s California, you’ll find Poi Rogers. Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, the duo performs original and vintage American roots music, with Gerard Egan doubling on acoustic guitar and triple neck steel and Carolyn Sills on standup bass, their timeless harmonies anchoring the show.

What began as a fun way for the couple to explore the vintage musical styles they love turned into an in-demand touring act, with Poi Rogers ‘accidentally’ playing almost 200 shows since 2023. Their debut album, Twilight Blues, is out in June of 2025, a collection of eight songs that are both cinematic snapshots from Gerard and Carolyn’s life together and witty odes to their antiquated passions.

Listen and learn more here.

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS

From the moment they take the stage, it’s clear that Broken Compass Bluegrass is something different. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. As they weave intricate melodies and harmonize with ease, creating a wall of sound that transports fans to a place where tradition meets innovation, the energy of Broken Compass Bluegrass is palpable.

“With their abilities as vocalists, instrumentalists, and lyricists, Broken Compass Bluegrass is continuing to explore varying musical territory and break new ground in the process, a combination that will further cement their place in the jamgrass world.” — Braeden Paul, Bluegrass Today

Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to longtime fans and new listeners alike. Whether you’re a die-hard bluegrass aficionado or just looking for some foot-stomping fun, Broken Compass Bluegrass is sure to leave you spellbound and inspired.

Based in Northern California, BCB includes Kyle Ledson (mandolin/guitar), Django Ruckrich (guitar/mandolin), Mei Lin Heirendt (fiddle), and Sam Jacobs (bass). Catch them on the Main Stage at 5:45pm on Sunday, October 19! Listen and learn more here.