We hope to see you at Hot Strings 2011 in Hoover, AL!
Kids 12 and Under are Free!
This is a lawn seating event so make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair. We will have Hot Strings blankets for sale at our merchandise booths! Join us for a fun, family-focused event ideal for clients, customers, employee appreciation. We will offer some of the best Bluegrass bands and vocalists in the nation, activities for kids, a jam session and fiddlin' contest, great artwork, and Golden Rule BBQ. Hot Strings is alcohol free. Parking is at Regions Park, there will be a shuttle to carry you to and from the event at The Preserve.
Blue Highway is our headliner. With nine highly-acclaimed albums to its credit, Blue Highway has garnered two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts, and won numerous International Bluegrass Music Association awards. We have also confirmed two-time Grammy nominee Claire Lynch! Claire was named the Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Hot Strings will bring back band favorites from 2010 including The Newgrass Troubadours and other top regional bands including
Cottonmouth Creek, Judge Talford Band, and the Herb Trottman Band and others. Bands will be playing newgrass, gospel, and traditional Bluegrass from noon until 8 pm.
"Hot Strings, now in its 2nd year, is about music, art, food, fun, family, friends, and it all benefits The Foundry. As a musician, music lover, and resident of Birmingham, I am thrilled to see a world-class music festival back in Birmingham that is bringing in the level of entertainers showcased this October. The music of Hot Strings is acoustic, but don't let bluegrass fool you. You will hear a variety of styles from traditional bluegrass, newgrass, country, Americana, folk, blues, jazz, rock, and gospel all performed by some of the finest musicians you will hear anywhere. I assure you, if you like live music, no matter what kind, you will love Hot Strings! Please come, listen, pick, enjoy, and support live music and The Foundry!
Also consider sponsoring Hot Strings...packages are still available with
group tickets, and offer great exposure and branding for your company."
Brent Warren
President, Alabama Bluegrass Music Association
Event Chairman, Hot Strings