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Hey Rosetta! N2DS2W Magic Stick Grand Circus Media

Zach Deputy Rootstand Magic Stick Detroit Music Roots Soul Calypso

Chris Bathgate, one of the amazing artists playing at Wayfarer

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Hey Rosetta! Magic Stick Detroit Canada Music

Rusted Root Detroit Magic Stick

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2011 Wayfarer Roots & Bluegrass Festival Initial Artist Announcement:

Frontier Ruckus
The Ragbirds
Chris Bathgate
…Rachael Davis Band
Doop and the Inside Outlaws
The Giving Tree Band
Black Jake & the Carnies
Dragon Wagon
Abigail Stauffer
***More to be announced soon!

It is with great excitement and anticipation that Grand Circus Media and the Majestic Theatre announce the sophomore incarnation of Wayfarer Roots & Bluegrass Festival. With 9 acts rounding out the initial artist announcement, Wayfarer will feature a rapid-fire evening of the regions most talented and engaging roots, bluegrass, and folk artists. With five minutes between sets on two stages, the festival aims to unite Michigan’s roots music scene for a single night to help celebrate Michigan’s musical diversity. The Majestic Theatre and Grand Circus Media are proud to present Wayfarer Roots & Bluegrass Festival at the Magic Stick on Saturday June 25th.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of the festival. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Majestic Theatre. Doors open at 4:00 PM and all ages are welcome. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

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