30th Annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY, on June 30-July 2, 2023
30th Annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY, on June 30-July 2, 2023
By: Aryonna Richard
Celebrating 30 years, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival brings music and dance, surrounded by natural beauty, to Sherman, New York, for an unforgettable weekend! Blackspy is proud to support three days and nights of fun with free-spirited people who come together yearly to create a community united by music.
This year, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival features live performances on The Main Stage, The Dance Tent, and The Tiger Maple Stage. The lineup includes talented artists performing folk, bluegrass, funk, jam, soul, roots-rock, reggae, Celtic, afrobeat, zydeco, and every genre you can think of in between!
With performances from Donna and The Buffalo, considered not just a band, one might say more of a lifestyle for its members and audiences who refer to themselves as The Herd and intentionally come together, especially during this event. Get ready for Donna and The Buffalo to bring classic covers and their eclectic originals.
Keller and the Keys, comprised of acoustic musician Keller Williams in addition to husband and wife duo Jenny Keel and Larry Keel, will add to the mixed lineup with their Appalachian Psychedelic Bluegrass. Along with Peter Rowan, Grammy-award winner and member of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame with a career spanning over five decades with Peter’s second Rebel release, Calling You From My Mountain, receiving a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. You don’t want to miss the chance to experience these legendary performers!
Additional artists include Kaleta & Super Yampa Band, Couch, Kevin Kinsella OG JBB, Henhouse Prowlers, The Probables, Root Shock, Smackdab, The Comb Down, Sun King Warriors, Pa Line, Farrow, Dr. Bacon, and many more.
Beyond the music you will hear, Great Blue Heron also presents various enriching, creative experiences. Don’t miss the instrumental and healing arts workshops, swimming, hiking, and additional activities. Tickets, camping, and parking passes are on sale now. Stay tuned to Blackspy’s social media platforms, where we will share more info as we move closer to the event!