Lancaster Roots and Blues
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Lancaster Roots & Blues, A Festival of Music. Featuring artists from around the country playing at multiple venues all within walking distance of each other.
50 Artists Over 2 Days
Lancaster Roots and Blues is an annual festival that features artists from around the USA and beyond. The purpose - to bring an array of talented artists to Lancaster, PA and to celebrate the roots of American music. The nature of roots and blues music is transcendent, timeless, and performed with soul. It is the root of great American music. Lancaster Roots and Blues is a
Day 3 coming up! The last two days were nothing short of amazing, with back to back incredible performances. Today’s the last chance to check it out if you haven’t yet.
Full-day tickets and single-venue tickets are available! Day passes are available at LancasterRootsAndBlues.com or at the box office, and single venue tickets are available at each venue.
Get out and enjoy some word-class music here in Downtown Lancaster!
Let’s do this!
Tickets? If ya ain’t got ‘em, GET ‘EM!
General admission and VIP tickets can be purchased at the box office at the Holiday Inn lobby, or online at LancasterRootsAndBlues.com.
Got general admission but wanna upgrade to VIP to see Lil Jimmy Reed & Charlie Apicella? You can do that at the box office!
Individual venue tickets available at the door at each venue.
It’s almost time for the VIP Opening Reception @ The Village Nightclub, with a special performance by The Sermon from 5-7pm! Great music, hors d’oeuvres, and libations - perfect for kicking off the 10th Annual Roots & Blues festival!
If you don’t have VIP tickets - head to the box office at the Holiday Inn and upgrade your passes! VIP’s can also get into a special intimate performance with Lil’ Jimmy Reed & Charlie Apicella at the Trust Performing Arts Center on Saturday!
You can also get general admission or VIP tickets at the website - LancaaterRootsAndBlues.com
Here ... we ... GO!
Let’s get this party started! 3 days of incredible music with over 50 live performances - all within a few blocks of each other.
Everything kicks off at 5pm with a VIP reception & and live performance by The Sermon! at The Village Nightclub and 9 piece band Brass Pocket at Marion Court Room, followed shortly after with The Ogham Stones at The Grande Ballroom and Willie Marble Experience at Tellus.
The Box Office opens at 2pm today (12pm on Sat & Sun), and is located in the lobby of The Holiday Inn on Chestnut St.
Still ain’t got tickets? No problem - grab em at the box office, or online at LancasterRootsAndBlues.com
02/27/2026
Two world-class bluesmen. One intimate room. Miss this, and you’ll hear about it later
VIP guests get exclusive access to a rare pairing: Lil Jimmy Reed and Charlie Apicella — up close and personal.
Lil Jimmy Reed carries the torch of the great Jimmy Reed with total authenticity — the hypnotic grooves, the laid-back swing, the deep Chicago blues feel. He’s shared stages with legends and kept this sound alive around the world.
Charlie Apicella is a master guitarist with serious pedigree, known for his work honoring blues traditions and collaborating with top-tier players across the country. His tone is rich, his phrasing razor sharp, and his feel undeniable.
Seeing them together is like catching lightning in a bottle — two seasoned artists locking into timeless blues in a setting small enough to feel every note.
🎟️ Access included with VIP Experience passes only!! The show is 4:45 at the Trust Performing Arts Center.
If you already purchased general admission passes - no worries, you can upgrade them to VIP passes at the box office located in the Holiday Inn!
Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival is happening THIS weekend. Multiple stages. National acts. Local favorites. Downtown packed with music.
If you’ve been thinking about going, this is your sign!
Grab your tickets now before they’re gone. 🎟️
Ticket link:
www.squadup.com/events/10th-annual-lancaster-roots-and-blues-a-festival-of-music
The Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival is happening THIS weekend. Multiple stages. National acts. Local favorites. Downtown packed with music.
If you’ve been thinking about going, this is your sign!
Grab your tickets now before they’re gone. 🎟️
Ticket link:
www.squadup.com/events/10th-annual-lancaster-roots-and-blues-a-festival-of-music
Celtic roots. Modern energy. Pub-ready and festival-strong. Raise a glass. Sing loud.
The Ogham Stones bring traditional Irish music roaring into the present with driving rhythms, rich harmonies, and just the right amount of rebel spirit. Fiddle, pipes, guitar, and percussion collide in a sound that’s equal parts heritage and high-voltage.
Their live shows are communal, foot-stomping affairs — the kind that turn strangers into a chorus by the second verse. Expect classic Celtic standards, powerful originals, and the kind of momentum that doesn’t let up.
Catch The Ogham Stones live at the 10th Annual Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival - Friday at The Holiday Inn Grande Ballroom.
🎶 Three days. Multiple stages. 50+ artists.
📍 Downtown Lancaster, PA
🎟️ Tickets on sale now → LancasterRootsAndBlues.com
Instrumental soul. Deep-pocket funk. Absolutely no filler - all killer.
The band is its own block party.
Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, The True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street.
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, True Loves have built a reputation as one of Seattle’s tightest live acts. Anchored by drummer David McGraw and guitarist Jimmy James, the band locks into heavy grooves that feel effortless but hit hard.
No vocals. No gimmicks. Just razor-sharp musicianship, hypnotic rhythm, and melodies that stick. Their sound draws from classic soul and funk traditions while keeping both feet firmly in the now — crisp, dynamic, and built for movement.
This is the kind of set that turns a room into a dance floor within minutes.
Catch True Loves live at the 10th Annual Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival - Friday Night at Tellus 360 and Saturday at The Village.
🎶 Three days. Multiple stages. 50+ artists.
📍 Downtown Lancaster, PA
🎟️ Tickets on sale now → LancasterRootsAndBlues.com
Young blood. Old soul. All fire. Come see the future of the blues!
Sean ‘Mack’ McDonald is part of the next wave of modern blues — gritty vocals, fluid guitar work, and songwriting that feels lived-in beyond his years. Blending blues, soul, and rock with raw authenticity, he brings both technical chops and emotional punch to the stage.
McDonald’s sound nods to tradition while pushing forward — deep grooves, expressive leads, and a voice that carries weight. The result? A set that feels classic and fresh at the same time.
Catch Sean “Mack” McDonald live the 10th Annual Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival. He has two performances - Saturday @ The Grande Ballroom of The Holiday Inn, and Sunday at The Village.
🎶 Three days. Multiple stages. 50+ artists.
📍 Downtown Lancaster, PA
🎟️ Tickets on sale now → LancasterRootsAndBlues.com
Big hooks. Big tone. Zero subtlety in the best possible way.
The Billy Walton Band delivers blues-rock with muscle — gritty guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and songs built for loud rooms and long nights. Frontman Billy Walton leads with swagger and sharp songwriting, blending classic rock energy with modern edge.
This is road-hardened, no-frills rock ’n’ roll — tight, high-powered, and meant to be felt in your chest.
Catch The Billy Walton Band live at the 10th Annual Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival.
🎶 Three days. Multiple stages. 50+ artists.
📍 Downtown Lancaster, PA
🎟️ Tickets on sale now → LancasterRootsAndBlues.com
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