Big Lick Bluegrass Festival

Sideline's final show as a touring band was this past weekend at the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival in Oakboro, NC, where they served as hosts. Attendees who cam to catch the band received a pleasant surprise. "We're not done!", Steve Dilling,

Big Lick Bluegrass Festival officially launches the outdoor festival season in central North Carolina. In its 19th year, the three-day event began with an open mic on Thursday evening. Bands that took the stage included Radio Flyer, River Ridge, and

Once again promoter, Jeff Branch, is bringing bluegrass to Oakboro, NC for the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival. The festival park is under new ownership, and renovations are ongoing to enhance the outdoor venue.  Branch says, "Things are improving with new ownership

"It's been the most amazing weekend that I've had in 18 years," said Jeff Branch, promoter of the central NC-based Big Lick Bluegrass Festival. "The enthusiasm from the bands and fans and the perfect weather has made it even more enjoyable." Branch

High Fidelity at the 2022 Big Lick Bluegrass Festival - photo by Gary Hatley After a two year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival near Oakboro in south central North Carolina returns this weekend. Promoter Jeff

Jeff Branch (left) receiving his award from Attorney Charles Browne Jeff Branch of the Montgomery County, NC Sheriff's Department - promoter of the Big Lick Bluegrass festival and Bluegrass in Troy, emcee for Doyle Lawson's festival, and Mayberry tribute artist -