LA ROCHE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

festival 2018
August 1 - 5

festival auction

We have two items up for auction at the festival this year. They will be on display in the Band Merch Chalet and bids can be lodged there.

The original painting of the poster by Bernard Huck, canvass on wood, varnished, 33 x 40 cms, reserve price €100.

The proceeds will be shared between the artist and the festival. With thanks to Bernard for this generous contribution to the festival.

A Deering Goodtime Banjo with gig bag offered by Deering Banjos.
This UNIQUE banjo has been specially made for La Roche Bluegrass Festival 2018 with the image of this year’s poster on the head stock. Reserve price €300.

The proceeds of the banjo sale will go to Art De Vivre, a La Roche charitable association that provides companionship and entertainment to the residents of a local retirement home.
With gratitude and appreciation to Deering Banjos for this generous gift to the community of La Roche sur Foron.

SECURITY NOTICE

In line with ongoing security measures across Europe, all people accessing the festival site will be asked to show bags at the entrance.
We thank you in for your understanding and cooperation

2018 highlights

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Molly Tuttle (USA)

SEE FULL LINE UP

Current IBMA Guitar player of the year Molly Tuttle from California will headline the 2018 festival, along with IBMA Instrumental group of the year (2016) Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen and Rapidgrass from the USA.
Headlining from Europe will be I Draw Slow (IRE), Red Wine (ITA) and Accordzéâm (FRA), as well as tied 2017 contest winners Le Chat Mort (SWE) and Pine Marten (IRE).
The full programme is now published with a total of 30 bands from 14 countries. 19 bands will be performing at La Roche for the first time in 2018. 5 of the 8 contest finalists are playing La Roche Bluegrass Festival for the first time.
We look forward to seeing and hearing all the bands.