STEEP CANYON RANGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST COLBY T. HELMS AND THE VIRGINIA CREEPERS – GROOVE IN THE GORGE MUSIC SERIES

WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2026
TIME: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
BAR: 5:30 pm
DOORS: 6:00 pm
WHERE: THE OUTPOST NEW RIVER GORGE
HOW MUCH: $30 ADV / $35 DOS (CAMPING WILL INCLUDE TICKETS)
** PLUS FEES AND TAXES **
QUIET HOURS EVENT NIGHT: 1:00 AM

WHAT: A bluegrass barn burner sure to get you dancing down here in the New River Gorge!

PARKING:

Main Parking (Free): Parking will be at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) and Downtown Fayetteville with a FREE and CONTINUOUS shuttle running to The Outpost (less than 10 min ride). Shuttles to The Outpost start at 5:30pm and end at 12:00pm.

AOTG and downtown Fayetteville have great shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy prior to shows and The Outpost bar will open at 5:30pm with food trucks, local brews / seltzers / wine / cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks in a beautiful setting with a communal vibe.

Onsite Parking (Paid or with Reservations): UNLESS you buy a limited “Onsite Parking Pass” or have a reservation to stay at The Outpost, parking must be at one of the above shuttle locations. To guarantee your spot, make sure you purchase a parking pass in advance by clicking the “Concert Only Ticket” button when purchasing your tickets or make a reservation (includes tickets) to stay at The Outpost.

On show days, if our “onsite parking pass” or reservations have been sold out, please DO NOT come down Fayette Station Road as you will not be able to park and cause unneeded congestion.

Click here for Shuttle Information: https://outpostnrg.com/shuttle-parking-information

RAFTING: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting package planned for the Steep Canyon River fanbase. This will get you on the river to share in the New River but back in time to share in the Steep Canyon River get down. Click on the link below to find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!

The Outpost - Steep Canyon Rangers with special guest Colby T. Helms and The Virginia Creepers – Groove in the Gorge Music Series Event

Steep Canyon Rangers with special guest Colby T. Helms and The Virginia Creepers – Groove in the Gorge Music Series

Steep Canyon Rangers

Formed in North Carolina and shaped equally by the Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont, Steep Canyon Rangers have long occupied a singular space in American roots music. From their earliest recordings, the band demonstrated an unusual ability to honor traditional bluegrass forms while allowing contemporary songwriting, literary influence, and regional storytelling to seep naturally into the music. Over time, this balance earned them both bluegrass credibility and broader Americana acclaim, culminating in a Best Bluegrass Album GRAMMY Award for 2013’s Nobody Knows You, additional nominations for Rare Bird Alert (2012) and North Carolina Songbook (2020), and an induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

Colby T. Helms

On the day he turned 16, he bought his first car, a stick-shift Jeep Wrangler, and hit the road to play anywhere people would have him. A veteran performer in the Blue Ridge/Appalachian Mountains region by age 18, Colby wrote the songs that would become his upcoming semi-autobiographical concept album, ‘Tales of Misfortune’, as a senior in high school. The album delves into the beginning of his story - starting off as a dream and ending with the passing and remembrance of his father. “Higher Ground” is about the choices he has made to realize his dream of becoming a touring musician - and their cost. “Mountain Brandy” brings the listener back to Colby’s home at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sets the tone for the rest of the album.

Come for the music, Stay for the Community!

“Where Wild Meets Wonderful”

EVENT DETAILS:

WHO: Steep Canyon Rangers with special guest Colby T. Helms and The Virginia Creepers

WHERE: The Outpost at the New River Gorge: 843 Fayette Station Rd Fayetteville, WV

WHAT: A bluegrass barn burner sure to get you dancing down here in the New River Gorge!

WHEN: September 5th, 2026 – Bar 5:30pm / Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm - 11:00pm

HOW MUCH: $30 ADV / $35 DOS (CAMPING WILL INCLUDE TICKETS) ** Plus Taxes and Fees**

QUIET HOURS EVENT NIGHT: EXTENDED TO 1:00AM

WHY: To share the love of music and community on a beautiful summer evening!

PARKING:

On show days, if our “onsite parking pass” or reservations have been sold out, please DO NOT come down Fayette Station Road as you will not be able to park and cause unneeded congestion.

Click here for Shuttle Information: https://outpostnrg.com/shuttle-parking-information

RAFTING TRIPS: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting package planned for the Steep Canyon River fanbase. This will get you on the river to share in the New River but back in time to share in the Steep Canyon River get down. Click on the link below to find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!

SPECIAL RAFTING LINK:

https://outpostnrg.com/special-rafting-discount