On April 10-13^th, the 7^th Annual Bluegrass Returns to its Roots Festival returns to Owensboro and The Executive Inn, bringing with it a plethora of high quality entertainment. Bluegrass music rains supreme all weekend long as eight great bands show off their talent in four separate concerts!

            The highly anticipated Battle of the Bands competition kicks off the Festival on Thursday night, as all eight bands battle it out to see who will rule the weekend. As an additional bonus, whoever wins the Battle of the Bands competition will receive a special spot in the upcoming ROMP Festival held at the RiverPark Center.

             Friday serves up a fantastic mix of Bluegrass bands. Starting the day at 3pm is the outstanding group Daily & Vincent, with Steal Drivers, The Grascals, and Steep Canyon Rangers to follow throughout the afternoon, with a repeat evening concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s concerts (also at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) feature outstanding bands such as JD Crowe and the New South, Mike Cleveland and the Flame Keeper Band, Newfound Road, and Bawn in the Mash.

As a special additive, open Jam Sessions will be available in the Tower through out the weekend. Anyone can join in; only a love of Bluegrass Music is required!

Check out Steep canyon Rangers Friday, April 11th.

The International Bluegrass Music Museum will also be on hand to answer any questions you might have about Bluegrass Music in general and to showcase their Oral History Project, which recently debuted. To view all of the Oral History Project and several other wonderful exhibits, take a short stroll along the riverfront to the Bluegrass Music Museum itself. There you will truly return to your roots as you discover new reasons why Bluegrass music is so special! Of course, special buy one get one free tickets make now the perfect time to discover the treasures of our local museum.

Throughout the weekend, unique vendors will be selling various souvenirs in the lobby. Everything from t-shirts to musical instruments can be found, so take a few moments and browse for that special piece to commemorate your visit.

The weekend ends with a Bluegrass Brunch on the Patio Sunday morning.

Tickets are $6 for Thursday night, $27.50 for Friday and $27.50 for Saturday, or you can save some cash and purchase the Event Pass good for all events for only $50!

Do not miss this excellent opportunity to “return to your roots” and savor the musical phenomenon that started here in Western Kentucky. For more information and special room rates contact the Executive Inn Rivermont at 800-626-1936 or visit www.AtTheBigE.com.