Initially an underground Gold Country phenomenon, the secret is out on Caltucky, a hard-grooving jamgrass group that knows how to set a dancefloor aflame.

They blend country, bluegrass, and soul music with a big emphasis on improvisation. This signature style has become synonymous with a diverse collection of melodic currents flowing through their wealth of compositions. Along with their catchy originals, they take an innovative approach to covers, reinventing songs to the audience’s delight.

Kinda like Kentucky music, straight outta Northern California!

Come over to the Music Meadow for some progressive pickin’ and psychedelic bluegrass, served up with a big dose of Strawberry.

Crying Uncle Bluegrass plays a mix of Dawg, jazz, modern originals, and of course, bluegrass! Brothers Miles and Teo Quale are joined by bassist Andrew Osborn and 2023 National Flat Pick Guitar Champion Ian LY—all outstanding young musicians of the vibrant, acoustic California scene.

Founded in 2016 as a duo, Crying Uncle expanded into a four-person band in 2017; since then, they have continued to make waves in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music.

As David Grisman professed, “Go and check out Crying Uncle! We dig what they are doing! The future of music is in good hands here!” 

Based in Northern California, Crying Uncle Bluegrass has played at venues such as IBMA’s World of Bluegrass Festival, CBA’s Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, SF’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Delfest, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and Strawberry Music Festival. 

Welcome back to Strawberry, Crying Uncle.

We have a special announcement… Please welcome Bryan Bowers, Broken Compass Bluegrass, and The Puffball Collective to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival lineup!

Bryan Bowers will host a workshop during the festival and play at Amy’s Orchid Lounge on Thursday night, The Puffball Collective will perform at the Play Stage on Sunday Afternoon, and we are excited to welcome back Broken Compass Bluegrass to Amy’s on Friday night! 

Stay tuned for the full 2024 schedule for Amy’s Orchid Lounge coming tomorrow.

However, there are more camping options available that are sure to satisfy! Our 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night, and 4-Day/4-Night camping passes are still plentiful now but may sell out before the festival. Advanced notification will be sent out before we run out of any ticket type. Don’t miss out on your chance to join us for a weekend of unforgettable music and good vibes. 

Strawberry Music Festival is a five-night, family-friendly campout with entertainment and activities for all ages. Buy tickets or get more info by calling the office at (209) 984-8630 M-Th, 10am-2pm, or at the link here.

5-Night Adult Camping Passes are close to selling out! Don’t miss your chance to experience all five days and start your summer the Strawberry Way. 

Worry not, however, as we have more amazing camping options! 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night, and 4-Day/4-Night camping passes are not as limited as the coveted 5-Night extended experience and will be available for a longer period of time. 

Strawberry Music Festival is a five-night, family-friendly campout with entertainment and activities for all ages. Buy tickets or get more info by calling the office at (209) 984-8630 M-Th, 10am-2pm, or at the link here.

Those endearing, Seattle-based Ghosts are lacing up their travelin’ shoes again this spring to head south for Strawberry! We couldn’t be happier to welcome back these purveyors of anything Americana—rock, roots, blues, bluegrass, country, and especially gone-world gospel gems.

“Marley’s Ghost has earned cult-band status over years of spirited musicianship, multi-part harmonies and irreverent humor.” – Paste Magazine

Humor aside, they’ve put multiple lifetimes of skill and soul into their sound, and it comes across with sincerity and depth. “The group sings with the heartfelt conviction that only those who embody music’s spirituality can convey.” – Relix 

We’re ready to feel the spirit. Bring on Marley’s Ghost!

TICKETS HERE

Hawktail is all-original music from an all-star string ensemble that takes you on a beautifully textured and exhilarating journey without using words. 

“Like the sounds of a forest or the symphony of the sea, Hawktail’s music has an organic quality—the sounds grow together in perfect harmony.” – Folk Alley

Fiddler Brittany Haas, bassist Paul Kowert, and guitarist Jordan Tice each bring their own distinctive vibration and varied experience to a cohesive unit that was built from the ground up. 

“Individually, they shine. Collectively, they mesh.” Country Standard Time

Haas has lent her sound to Crooked Still, Live from Here, Steve Martin, and David Rawlings. Kowert is the virtuosic bassist for the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers. Tice is widely known for his exquisite guitar work and extraordinary tune-smithing. Together, they morph into Hawktail.

Bring your ears, hearts, and souls to our pine-studded Music Meadow this spring for a transporting Hawktail experience!

Tickets

Answer our trivia question for a chance to win a pair of single-day tickets to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival! 

The answer can be found in one of our 2024 Performer Spotlights, posted on our Instagram, Facebook, Berry Blog, and Email Announcements.

TO QUALIFY

• Submit your answer to info@strawberrymusic.com by Sunday, April 14th at 11:59pm PST. 
• You must be subscribed to our email list.

The winner will be randomly chosen from the correct answers that have been submitted. Single-day tickets will be for the day of your choosing. Single-day tickets are good for the entire day (8am-midnight) on each day of the festival (Thursday-Sunday). The winner will be announced on Monday, April 15th.

Remarkable and beloved, Kathy Kallick is a big enchilada in the west coast bluegrass scene, with a discography as long as the Saturday morning Strawberry Stroll line. 

Kallick’s exceptional career includes winning a Grammy and two IBMA Awards, receiving a Lifetime Membership from the California Bluegrass Association, co-founding the internationally-acclaimed Good Ol’ Persons, and collaborating with the country’s top acoustic musicians – including her mighty band (for the past 15 years): Annie Staninec (fiddle), Greg Booth (dobro & banjo), Tom Bekeny (mandolin), and Cary Black (bass), all of whom provide sterling harmonies.

“Classic West Coast bluegrass, filled to the brim with driving rhythm, timeless bluegrass instrumental stylings, and a sense of freedom and exploration; Kallick’s deeply soulful voice and magnificent delivery shows she’s one of the greatest bluegrass vocalists of her generation or any other.” —David J. McCarty, Bluegrass Unlimited

Strawberry is pleased as punch to welcome The Kathy Kallick Band to the stage this spring! 

Grab your tickets!

Single-day tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, April 9th. There are limited quantities available, so mark your calendars! 

Find out what day your favorites are taking the Main Stage here.

Ticket types, prices, and details are now available to view here! 

Buy tickets by calling the office at (209) 984-8630 M-Th, 10am-2pm, or here on our website. Use code ASCORE to take 5% off any purchase of 20 or more 1-Day tickets. The 4-Pack of Single-Day Adult (Without Camping) is excluded from this discount.