# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Dirty Grass Players - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Baltimore's hottest bluegrass band since 2015 plays their debut show on the Encore stageAbout this EventWith a nod to the past and a wink to the future from behind their sunglasses, Baltimore's The Dirty Grass Players have been pushing the leading edge of bluegrass music since 2015. As convincing on a 10 minute jam as they are on a 2 minute classic, they find an intersection between progress and tradition that in one set could inspire Flatt & Scruggs to reunite and then break up all over again. With harmonies to please any purist, compositions fresh enough to have been written tomorrow, and improvisations that fearlessly stride to the end of every limb, this band can play as clean as anybody but isn't afraid to get a little dirty.After starting with jams between founders Ben Kolakowski (guitar) and Ryan Rogers (mandolin), DGP quickly made a name in the Baltimore scene before hitting the road. Since then, they've toured the US and Europe and made appearances at festivals like Grey Fox, DelFest, Dark Star Jubilee, ROMP, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival. With Connor Murray on bass since 2021 and the addition of Sam Guthridge on banjo in 2024, a reinvigorated lineup is on the road and coming your way.With two albums and a slew of singles, their latest full-length, “Shiny Side Up”, was produced by Travelin' McCourys guitarist Cody Kilby and reveals a band probing the possibilities of bluegrass with dark themes and adventurous playing. In its praise of the album, Bluegrass Unlimited says, “Shiny Side Up validates the arrival of the Dirty Grass Players onto the scene and shows bluegrass is in good hands going forward." Their first single with the new lineup, a cover of “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by Jimi Hendrix, reimagines the rock classic with a driving bluegrass arrangement which makes a compelling argument that sometimes looking to the roots is the most inventive approach a band can take.AgendaDoors open one hour before show starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-dirty-grass-players/100001985920027261 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Collective - Encore - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.89, max: 28.89, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: The Collective - Encore - **lat**: 39.2155315 - **long**: -76.8560866 - **full address**: The Collective - Encore, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Dirty Grass Players - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3037c0937332f651e7451bde5cc81349230b7f053b41edae2b239530b5c8b2e3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc050805-gmir.jpg?v=1774553261 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Dirty Grass Players being held? - **A:** The Dirty Grass Players takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Collective - Encore, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Dirty Grass Players? - **A:** The Dirty Grass Players is organized by The Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Dirty Grass Players is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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