COOPERSTOWN — East Nash Grass will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.
According to a news release, East Nash Grass, “one of the hottest young bands in bluegrass today,” was named the 2024’s Best New Artist by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The band’s resumé includes numerous high-profile award wins and nominations – for both the band and individual members, as well as high-profile gigs including the Grand Ole Opry.
Featuring some of “Nashville’s hottest young pickers,” the band includes: James Kee (guitar), Cory Walker (banjo), Harry Clark (mandolin), Gaven Largent (dobro), Maddie Denton – Grand Master Fiddle Champion (fiddle), and Jeff Partin (bass), the release stated. Several of the band members have been recognized with IBMA awards as Best Instrumentalists, including for banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and resophonic guitar.
The group refined their craft together on intimate stages in East Nashville, while also playing as highly in-demand musicians for some of the biggest names in the genre, the release stated. With countless performances on Nashville’s East Side, East Nash Grass played small venues purely for the love of music in between touring with larger acts. This shared journey forged a deep bond among the members, evident in their dynamic stage presence and undeniable chemistry. In addition to being honored by the IBMA, the band has caught the attention of the biggest names in bluegrass music, with rave reviews.
“East Nash Grass is the next generation in bluegrass excellence and Cooperstown Concerts is absolutely thrilled to bring them to our community of music lovers,” said Randy Smith, Cooperstown Concerts president said in the release. “Get ready to be blown away by the band’s brilliant musicianship and fast-paced, intricate string playing; rich vocal harmonies; and vivid lyrics that exemplify what it means to be a bluegrass band from Nashville. People who come to this show are in for an exhilarating performance.”
While at the show, stop by the Cooperstown Concerts Lounge, a welcoming place to purchase beverages and enjoy the company of friends. The Lounge, across from the concert space, opens at 2 p.m. and is offered in partnership with the Otesaga Hotel. Concert doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are available online and may be available at the door. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit cooperstownconcerts.org. Tickets are: adult $25; students with college ID, $10; youth 6 to 18, $10; younger than 6 are admitted free.
In addition to the concert, attendees may choose to stay one or two nights at the Otesaga Resort Hotel from an exclusive room rate of $149 per night plus tax on March 8 and 9. People interested in this offer should call the hotel at 607-353-6906 and state that they are attending the concert.