The Dirty Grass Players and The Plate Scrapers – Groove in the Gorge Music Series
The Dirty Grass Players are an energetic explosion of old-time pickin’, colored with an inventive, newgrass hand,that is given lyrical life by their soaring vocal harmonies that exist on an ethereal plain. They live at the crossroads between the traditional, which is the backbone of what they do, and the progressive with their innovative forward-thinking approach. The Dirty Grass Players, with their steady, workman-like precision and loose adventurous spirit is a band that can both confound Bill Monroe and cause him to smile uncontrollably. Their music is progressive, traditional, experimental, imaginative, and at its core, Dirty.
“It’s hard to match Billy Strings’ blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass with heady jams, but if anyone comes close it’s The Dirty Grass Players. The Baltimore-based group packed the DelFest Music Hall during the early afternoon on Saturday and did just that, mixing originals like ‘Shiny Side Up’ with reinvented covers of Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ and New Grass Revival’s ‘This Heart of Mine’ that brought the burgeoning crowd to a fever pitch.”
— MATT WICKSTROM, HOLLER COUNTRY
The Plate Scrapers passion for bluegrass and performing shines through their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward...casually.
As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse song-writing. Catch their live show and you’ll be sure to receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads. Dig into their recorded originals, however, and you’ll find tracks ranging from thoughtful folk lyricism to gritty tales of harrowing adventure.
Come for the music, Stay for the Community – “Where Wild Meets Wonderful”
EVENT DETAILS:
WHO: The Dirty Grass Players & Special Guests The Plate Scrapers
WHERE: The Outpost at the New River Gorge: 843 Fayette Station Rd Fayetteville, WV
WHAT: A Bluegrass get-down! Beautiful vibes in the air, camping, food trucks, local brews, and art vendors while dancing and getting groovy under the stars 160’ down in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge!
WHEN: June 28th, 2025 – Bar at 5:30pm / Door at 6:00pm / Main Show 7:30-11:00pm
HOW MUCH: $18 ADV / $20 DOS (CAMPING WILL INCLUDE TICKETS) ** Plus Taxes and Fees**
WHY: To get down in one of the most magical places on the East Coast!
PARKING: ALL parking will be at Adventures on the Gorge (map) where a FREE and CONTINUOUS shuttle will be running to The Outpost (less than 10 min ride) UNLESS you buy a limited “Onsite Parking Pass” or stay at The Outpost. AOTG will have their bar and restaurants while waiting, and The Outpost Bar will open at 5:30pm with food trucks, local brews, and drinks in a beautiful setting with a communal vibe. (PLEASE NOTE – WE WILL BE ADDING A STOP IN FAYETTEVILLE THIS YEAR – TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Rafting Trips: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting package planned for the "Dirty Grass/Plate Scrapers” fanbase. This will get you on the river to share in the New River but back in time to share in Band here get down. Click on the link below to find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!
SPECIAL RAFTING LINK:
https://adventuresonthegorge.com/event/dirtygrassplayers-platescrapers-rafting/
BAND LINKS:
WEBSITE:
https://thedirtygrassplayers.com/
https://www.theplatescrapers.com/
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOUvdaVe9MqVDyZX1LZFtg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3hbv_-kw1LDw1MCog7ddA
SPOTIFY:
The Dirty Grass Players on Spotify
The Plate Scrapers on Spotify
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/thedirtygrassplayers
https://www.facebook.com/ThePlateScrapers/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/dirtygrassplayers/
https://www.instagram.com/theplatescrapers/