Warming up for Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival
 European Premiere of Bluegrass Country Soul (1971) at KINO |
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Without the 1971 film Bluegrass Country Soul, there would be no Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival. This American documentary was the very inspiration for festival director Guido de Groot. The film never made it to European cinemas, but we're about to change that. How amazing is that?! Live performance and Q&A with the director On Wednesday evening, July 2, you can watch Bluegrass Country Soul at one of Rotterdam's coziest cinemas: KINO. And that's not all... director Albert Ihde and his wife Ellen Pasternack are flying in from the U.S. for a special Q&A that very evening. After the screening, enjoy a live bluegrass performance in the foyer. By whom? That's our little secret - for now! About the film Bluegrass Country Soul is a celebration packed with legendary moments featuring bluegrass pioneers in top form, like Earl Scruggs, The Country Gentlemen and Jimmy Martin. The festival at its heart marked the early rise of bluegrass worldwide, in part thanks to touring bands like The Bluegrass 45, and saw the birth of 'New Grass.' Tony Rice even made his first appearance with J.D. Crowe's band - the beginning of The New South. A must-see for all bluegrass fans - both purists and newcomers alike! |
Official Pre-Party at Theater Walhalla |
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For the very first time, Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is hosting an official pre-party! The place to be? Theater Walhalla on Katendrecht, an oh so charming corner of Rotterdam, on Thursday, July 3. Everyone's welcome! What to expect? A performance by this year's artists-in-residence: Canadian Allison de Groot and American Tatiana Hargreaves. These two are among the very best of the new generation of roots musicians. And in the intimate setting of Theater Walhalla, their breathtaking, soulful music will shine even brighter. Exclusive sneak preview "Plus, an exclusive sneak peek at all kinds of awesome things that will be happening at the festival, like square dancing with Annick Odom and The Tulip Pickers, the new generation of bluegrass musicians, and loads of good vibes. An evening full of surprises, but one thing’s for sure: at a Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival party, there will be dancing! |
