THE NORTH EAST
FALL FOLK
& BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2025
TICKETS: $24 ORCHESTRA | $28 BOX SEATS | $20 BALCONY
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+
Get ready for an evening of high-energy, heartfelt bluegrass as Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass headline The North East Fall Folk & Bluegrass Festival at The Milburn Stone Theatre on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This annual celebration of roots music returns with tradition, talent, and toe-tapping rhythms—and this year’s lineup kicks off with one of the most respected names in bluegrass music.
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass are known for their powerful, unadorned style that stays true to the heart of classic bluegrass. With a voice lauded by legends like Alison Krauss, Danny’s vocals combine bluesy soul and high-lonesome clarity, making every performance an emotional experience. Their latest album, Bluegrass Troubadour, earned IBMA nominations for Album and Song of the Year, and the group’s forthcoming 2025 project—featuring the No. 1 hit “’Till Lonesome Comes Around”—promises even more unforgettable music.
Rooted in legacy and driven by family, the group features Danny’s son Ryan Paisley on mandolin, along with T.J. Lundy (fiddle), Bobby Lundy (bass and vocals), and banjo standout Mark Delaney. Together, they create a sound that bridges generations and keeps the spirit of traditional bluegrass alive. With over 20 IBMA nominations and four Male Vocalist of the Year wins for Danny—including his historic 2024 win—this group is more than a band; they are torchbearers of a musical heritage that continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
More acts for The North East Fall Folk & Bluegrass Festival will be announced soon, making this a can't-miss event for music lovers of all kinds. Whether you’re a longtime bluegrass fan or new to the scene, this is your chance to experience one of the genre’s most compelling voices and his extraordinary band in a live, intimate setting.
Join us for a night of storytelling, tradition, and pure musical joy at The North East Fall Folk & Bluegrass Festival—only at The Milburn Stone Theatre.
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass:
Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to be deeply rooted in tradition but look to the future with enthusiasm and anticipation. Coming off the success of their latest release, Bluegrass Troubadour, which received nominations for IBMA’s Album of the Year and Song of the Year (Blink of an Eye), the group looks forward to the release of their newest project in 2025, which includes the No. 1 single ‘Till Lonesome Comes Around.
Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers. His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass today.
Since Danny’s father, Bob Paisley (founder of Southern Grass), passed away in 2004, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass have made their niche in the bluegrass world, producing consecutive chart-topping albums. The group has been given over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year for Don’t Throw Mama’s Flowers Away. In 2024, Danny Paisley joined an elite group of vocalists to be awarded the IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year for the fourth time - an achievement bestowed only to three others in the history of Bluegrass music.
With Danny Paisley on guitar, Southern Grass continues the family tradition by adding Danny’s son Ryan on mandolin, the next generation of up-and-coming pickers. Southern Grass continues the rich musical heritage started by Bob Paisley and Ted Lundy with Lundy’s sons T.J. (Fiddle) and Bobby (Bass and Vocals). T.J. Lundy is a highly respected fiddler bridging the gap between old-time fiddling and bluegrass music. Bobby Lundy is also a renowned multi-instrumentalist who has gained attention for his unique bass style. Southern Grass also includes Mark Delaney on banjo, who rejoined the group after a brief hiatus.
Danny Paisley, born in Landenberg, PA, in 1959, grew up listening to the music his father Bob played and enjoyed hearing the sounds of classic bluegrass like Red Allen, Mac Martin, Bill Monroe, the Stanleys, Reno and Smiley, and the Osbornes - in addition to old-time mountain music and traditional country music. Once you hear Danny sing, it is no surprise that he lists George Jones and Vern Gosdin as major influences in his singing.
Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to carry on a legacy set forth over six decades ago, gathering fans at each event; Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass look forward with renewed energy as they bring their unique sound to audiences near and far.
MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!