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European World of Bluegrass Festival 2010 Program is here!

Every year more than 100 bands and artists apply for the 42 available showcase spots at the European World of Bluegrass Festival in Holland. The EWOB Program Committee has had a tough job choosing from so many wonderful groups, but the 2010 selection is complete and the schedule can be seen on our website now (Festival Info > Program) with links to the bands' own websites so you can read more about each group.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for a preview of some of our special guests from the USA and Canada who will be appearing at the EWOB Festival 2010. We have an exciting line-up!

Bands interested in applying to play at the EWOB Festival, please note that we are already booked for 2010. The application period for the 2011 festival begins on Sept. 20, 2010. We will be happy to hear from you at that time. Meanwhile, come on into the site and read more about our unique and lovely event, and join us in May (13-14-15) for the 13th European World of Bluegrass Festival!

The European World of Bluegrass Festival

Visit Europe's premier bluegrass event, the European World of Bluegrass Festival in the Netherlands. The EWOB Festival is an unforgettable experience for musicians and audience alike! For 3 fun-filled days, you'll see Europe's most exciting bluegrass groups compete for the European Bluegrass Band Awards, performing alongside the finest touring American artists. The #1 European Bluegrass Band wins a chance to perform in Nashville, Tennessee!

We come from many different countries, but we speak one common language: BLUEGRASS! Geographic, political, and cultural borders fall away as we join together to celebrate our love for bluegrass music, and meet new friends from faraway lands. Maybe world peace can start with a banjo intro.

Bring your friends, your family, your guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, basses, and fiddles, and join in the fun!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Photo by Judi Lubeek

#1 EUROPEAN BLUEGRASS BAND 2009: Downtown Ramblers (Sweden)

The Downtown Ramblers will perform at the European World of Bluegrass Festival 2010. This talented young band includes Emelie Junsten (vocals), Oskar Reuter (mandolin, vocals), Par Ojerot (guitar, vocals), Martin Blomberg (banjo), and Kalle Annerhult (double bass).

SOME OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS FOR EWOB FESTIVAL 2010

The Kathy Kallick Band (USA)

Kathy Kallick is a fine singer-songwriter whose work is well-known to European audiences, thanks to her many tours over here in addition to her long list of wonderful recordings. Her band comes from the San Francisco area, and currently includes Annie Staninec (fiddle), Tom Bekeny (mandolin), Kathy Kallick (guitar, vocals), Dan Booth (bass, vocals), Greg Booth (dobro, vocals).

Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa (USA)

Recently retired from the U.S. Navy Band, Wayne Taylor has formed his own band with some excellent musicians, including Emory Lester (mandolin, vocals), Chris Warner (banjo, vocals), and Kene Hyatt (acoustic bass). 

Viper Central (Canada)

Vancouver-based Viper Central plays original bluegrass and old-time music, featuring Lorraine Cobb (guitar, vocals), Steve Charles (upright bass, clawhammer banjo, vocals), Kathleen Nisbet (fiddle, vocals), Tyler Rudolph (banjo, upright bass, vocals), Tim Tweedale (dobro), and Mark Vaughan (mandolin). 

The Sharon Cort Band (USA)

Singer and songwriter Sharon Cort will be coming from Nashville, Tennessee, with a fine lineup of musicians: Tom Corbett (mandolin, vocals), Sean McKerr (bass), and from France, Jean Marie Redon (banjo).

Hungry Hill (Canada)

Described as a contemporary, acoustic bluegrass unit with a focus on original material, Hungry Hill hails from northwestern Canada. The band features Ross Nickerson (banjo), Bob Hamilton (mandolin), Nadine Landry (bass), Jenny Lester (fiddle), and Mark Thibealt (resonator guitar).

Grandpa Banana (USA)

Grandpa Banana makes his home in the San Francisco Bay area and has a long history in the bluegrass and folk scenes on both coasts, from his early years with Jesse Colin Young and the Youngbloods to an impressive list of bluegrass collaborations. Banana will appear at the EWOB Festival with David Thom on mandolin and guitar.

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