LANCASTER, PA – Lancaster Roots and Blues, A Festival of Music, held Feb 26-27-28, 2016, will feature 75 artists playing 90 concerts on 11 stages, all within three blocks of each other. Blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, soul, gospel, Americana and more will help you end the winter doldrums.
Artists include Selwyn Birchwood, Zac Harmon, Tinsley Ellis, Albert Cummings, Maceo Parker, Joanna Connor Dana Fuchs and many more! The venues in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania include the world-class performing arts stage at The Ware Center in Steinman Hall; the Robert Johnson stage at the beautiful Convention Center at the Marriott; Tellus 360 (both stages); Chameleon Club (main stage); Lancaster’s craft beer hall, The Federal Taphouse; the intimate Lancaster Dispensing Company, The Trust Performing Arts Center , the historic Elks Lodge, and new for this year The Village Nightclub, is the longest running nightclub in the U.S. by the same family, All of the venues are within short walking distance of each other and there will also be a bus traveling from venue to venue all weekend.
With multiple stages and a huge variety of talent featuring musicians who are masters of their craft, you are sure to find something you will remember for the rest of your life. Please join us for a least one day or come for entire weekend and really let yourself get lost in the great vibes. Study our site to learn about all the artists appearing at the festival.
The nature of roots and blues music is it is transcendent, timeless and performed with soul. It is the root of great American music. Here at Lancaster Roots and Blues, A Festival of Music we rejoice in the broad array of artists coming to our town. For sure this festival is for the music fanatic. Lots to see, hear and do. But it is also designed for the person who just doesn’t seem to have the time anymore to keep up with all the great music coming out.
The entire City of Lancaster is a National Historic District and the only city in the U.S. with that designation. It is a spectacular walking city with great bars and restaurants and features a vibrant arts and music scene. Visit our many art galleries, museums, and antiques and crafts shops.
You may purchase tickets for the weekend or just one night. We have worked very hard to keep ticket prices affordable with a low service charge too! You would pay our full price to see many of the artists on this bill solo. This is the best concert value this year.
If you are coming from out of town, know that Lancaster enjoys a wide variety of fine hotels to choose including several near the venues. Use our hotel link to book your rooms. Make a weekend of it.
And remember… Live Music is Better!
