Southern Sound Series: Della Mae
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McCelvey Center 212 East Jefferson St., York, South Carolina 29745
The all-female bluegrass band, Della Mae rings in the 2015 Southern Sound Series on January 16 at the McCelvey Center’s Lowry Family Theatre.
Recognized as the first nationally touring all-female bluegrass band, Della Mae take their name from an old tune called “Big Spike Hammer,” a song about a chain-gang man who can’t please his woman, Della Mae. In 2009 Della Mae came together to specifically represent women in a genre of music that the band referred to as ‘man-grass.’ The Nashville based band was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the Grammy’s in 2014 with “This World Oft Can Be.” Cultural ambassadors for the 2012 American Music Abroad program, Della Mae delivers true Americana roots with a contemporary voice and compelling songwriting. Each of the five members has earned valid recognition for their musical expertise.
The 2015 Southern Sound Series is presented by the Friends of McCelvey. In alignment with the mission of Culture & Heritage Museums, the Southern Sound Series brings today’s contemporary Americana music to the regional community and celebrates the multi-cultural origins of the musical genres of blues, folk, bluegrass, country and gospel that came together in the early history of the Carolinas. These musical roots are an essential component in telling the story of the Carolina Piedmont.
Tickets are available online or by calling 803.909.7313 or 803.909.7488