It's our 10th Birthday this summer and it's gauranteed to be the biggest yet. Do not miss this one folks!
The Northwest's premier acoustic music festival returns for its 10th year to beautiful Horning's Hideout in North Plains, Oregon, on July 21 - 24, 2011. The event boasts three days of nearly all-acoustic music, culminating each night with main stage performances from musical hosts Yonder Mountain String Band and many more to be announced soon.
Always a String Summit highlight, past years Super Jam performers have included Danny Barnes, Darol Anger, Bill Frisell, Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury, David Grisman, Vasser Clements, Hot Rize, Jerry Douglas and Tim OBrien, and many more.
On Friday evening, String Summit presents the always popular Band Competition, where four or five of the Nation's best up-and-coming acoustic competition finalists compete for the opportunity to perform on the main stage the on Sunday AM and the following year.
The tree-lined landscape of Horning's Hideout is the perfect serene setting for an intimate weekend of all acoustic music. Located just 20 minutes west of Portland and nestled in a hidden canyon of the rolling hills, dense trees and peacocks, Hornings Hideout is truly one of Oregons best kept secrets. All ages are welcome and children under 10 years old are free with a paying adult. Three-day festival passes include music, crafts and vending, and plenty of on-site camping and parking. A family/disabled camping area is available. Tickets are $100 - $155.00 including camping/parking. There are VERY limited RV Passes available as well. Please visit the official NWSS website at www.stringsummit.com.
Yonder Mountain String Band just released a new studio, The Show, album again joining forces with stellar rock producer, Tom Rothrock (James Blunt, Beck, Elliott Smith). Please check it out at www.yondermountain.com
Tickets and more info at www.stringsummit.com.
