• 2025-2024-2023 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Vocal Group of the Year​

Authentic Unlimited is a dynamic bluegrass band that blends rich harmonies with skillful instrumentation to create a sound that is both timeless and innovative.

Comprised of seasoned musicians, including former members of the legendary Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the band brings a deep-rooted passion for traditional bluegrass, infused with fresh energy.

Having earned recognition with IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) awards, IBMA nominations, and Dove Awards nominations,  the band’s talent and dedication to their craft is widely celebrated in the bluegrass community.

T​heir heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies resonate with audiences, offering an authentic musical experience that speaks to both old and new generations of bluegrass fans. 

• 2025-2023-2019-2011-2010-2009-2008 - IBMA Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson

• 2025 - Song of the Year - "Tennessee Hound Dog" - Society of the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America

Few bands have made as lasting an impact on bluegrass music as The Grascals. From the very beginning, their blend of modern traditional bluegrass, gospel, and country influences, matched with world-class musicianship and an unshakable love for the genre, has earned them a spot among the most respected and enduring groups in acoustic music.

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Formed in 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee, The Grascals are a band built on friendship, shared roots, and a common vision to create bluegrass music that honors tradition while forging its own identity. Their breakout moment came fast—within months of forming, they were hand-picked by Dolly Parton to serve as her opening act and backing band on tour. That early endorsement set the tone for the band's trajectory: respected by legends, loved by fans, and celebrated by the industry.

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The Grascals are a fan favorite on the festival circuit and are regular performers on the Grand Ole Opry with over 200 guest appearances. 

• 2 times - International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Guitar Player of the Year - Kenny

• 2014 - IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year - Amanda

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The award-winning duo of Kenny & Amanda Smith have cultivated a reputation of delivering fresh, heartfelt, bluegrass music to stages worldwide for nearly two decades. Known for sincere vocals and stellar musicianship, Kenny & Amanda Smith are one of the most beloved husband-and-wife teams in acoustic music.

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Combining fresh bluegrass songs with Amanda Smith’s passionate singing and Kenny Smith’s inventive guitar work, has proved a winning combination among fans and critics alike.

Wyatt Ellis has accomplished more by age 16 than many musicians do in a lifetime. Hailing from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, he’s quickly emerging as one of bluegrass music’s brightest young stars.

With virtuosic mandolin playing, heartfelt vocals, and original songwriting, Wyatt blends the deep traditions of bluegrass with a fresh, youthful energy. Backed by a powerhouse band of Appalachia’s finest young musicians, Wyatt delivers high-octane performances that range from the Grand Ole Opry to major festivals like MerleFest and Gray Fox.

His band's signature single-mic setup showcases their tight harmonies, high-lonesome vocals, and blistering solos, creating a sound steeped in tradition yet driven by the future. 

Don Rigsby is a highly acclaimed bluegrass musician, who has been making waves in the music industry for several years now. He first made his debut as a professional with the legendary country artist Vern Gosdin.  Don is undoubtedly one of the most talented and highly sought-after bluegrass musicians of our time, and his contributions to the genre are immeasurable.

Josh Williams' remarkable talent and dedication to his craft have been recognized on numerous occasions.

• SPBGMA Guitar Player of the Year award an incredible 17 consecutive years,

• IBMA Guitar Player of the Year for three consecutive years, from 2008 to 2010. In 2010

Ron Block has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards for his work with Union Station and Alison Krauss. In addition, he has won several International Bluegrass awards, Country Music Association awards, and Gospel Music Association awards. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have made him a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

Steve Thomas is a Nashville icon, a master musician, and an irreplaceable figure in the world of country and bluegrass music. His list of collaborators is impressive, to say the least, and includes The Osborne Brothers, Jim and Jesse, The Whites, Aaron Tippin, Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Lee Ann Womack, and Lorrie Morgan, among others.

Mike Anglin has played with some of the most prominent acts in the bluegrass and country genres, such as Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, and the Del McCoury Band.  Mike has an impressive discography, with nearly 50 albums to his credit. It includes collaborations with various talented musicians, singers, and songwriters in the industry.

Bluegrass, old-time, and folk music lovers alike can’t get enough of 2025 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Nominee, the Burnett Sisters Band, as siblings Anissa, Sophia, and Anneli from Boone, NC along with Geary Allen from Minster, England are all gifted multi-instrumentalists who are well-loved in the traditional music circuit. The band brings an exciting energy and modern flair to each performance, while remaining true to the traditional roots of the genre.

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With a repertoire that pulls from bluegrass and old-time, swing, folk, and country, this Billboard charting band dives into their material with attention to detail and an appreciation for nuance that lends an authenticity and a feeling of genuine expression rarely matched in today's traditional music. 

The sparks the Bluegrass Moutaineers ignite performing traditional bluegrass music is unique. Their burning desire fueled by their experience and the music shared by four generations to continue a family tradition in one of the world's most loved music styles.

In a quest to carry on the traditional bluegrass sound, the Bluegrass Mountaineers combine old time claw hammering and twin fiddling to their unique style. Members take turns showcasing their vocal and instrumental abilities. Their love for the genuine traditional bluegrass sound is evident every time they take the stage.

During Larry's musical career, he has appeared as a guest with Dailey & Vincent, Rhonda Vincent, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Doyle Lawson, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, the Lewis Family, and Goldwing Express, to mention a few.

Copper Box is a quartet based in Oshkosh, WI and was started in 2002 with co-founders, Danny Jerabek & Michelle LL (Jerabek).  Danny grew up performing in his dad's band at the early age of 9 and was self-taught on button accordion (currently endorsed by Hohner Accordions), drums, trumpet, sax, etc.  He married Michelle L Thull, who also performed in her dad's family band and together they started Copper Box.  

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​The name implies, "the squeeze box being a great conductor of energy!"   With the help of some incredible talented musicians, Copper Box continues to deliver a punch in entertainment and musicality, playing familiar songs with a twist in a multi-genre accord (polka-rock-blues), as well as their own originals for concerts and events.  

Dan Sebranek is a renowned singer, songwriter and musician who started his musical career at the age of 14 with musical roots in bluegrass and rock and roll.

He has shared the stage with Johnsmith, Michael Martin Murphey, Hans Mayer, Bill Miller, John Prine, Perry Jordan (Heartsfield) along with Pure Prairie League.​

Dan will be bringing some of his friends and band players to entertain the crowd at LarryFest.

Johnsmith is one of those artists so often under-recognized – he possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored, or overlooked. For the past forty-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner,

Johnsmith has released nine solo CDs to rave reviews, leads musical tours to Ireland, leads Idaho rafting trips, teaches songwriting, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville.

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With his faded jeans, his twinkly blue eyes, and his infectious smile, John immediately connects with audiences. You get the sense of a man who loves his life, his family and friends, and who loves nothing more than sharing that love in song and stories all across this land.

• 2021 - International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) World of Bluegrass Showcase Artist

• 2022 - John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Contest Winner

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The MilBillies have crafted a genuinely thrilling live show, taking "high-energy" musicianship to another level while enthralling the crowd with intoxicating
melodies and lyrical subject matter any troubadour would tip their hat to.

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Established in late 2018, The MilBillies immediately hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass to venues and festivals throughout the upper Midwest and beyond.

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The MilBillies project a veritable wall of sound, starting with an intentional focus on melodic lyricism in songwriting and finishing with an unparalleled, action-packed live performance.

A real crowd favorite every year at LARRYFEST.  The festival wouldn't be the same without hearing music that the

In Laws loved to play.  ​Special tribute to the original group who are no longer with us:

• Virgil Sebranek (Larry & Dan's father)

• Aunt Beck

• John Pesik, Sr. 

Dan Sebranek, relatives, and friends get together on stage to play some of the favorites the In Laws played in the early days, along with many great stories and memories.

A Wisconsin-based band that plays upbeat, danceable music, described as being hard to stay seated for.

The band, which formed in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a popular and recurring act, and a regular at LarryFest. Their origin story is that the band was formed by chance in 2004 at Houghton's Pub in La Crosse. 

Pat Wiley is a seasoned songwriter and performer with a “rural, down home” flavor. He flows from guitar to fiddle to clawhammer banjo as he sings his songs and tells his stories, playfully inviting his audience to pull up a chair and give a listen.  Fans get a bonus as John Wilson will be joining Pat on stage for a very special show.