Thalian Hall’s Bluegrass Bash returns with three-band lineup

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thalian Hall’s Bluegrass Bash returns at the end of March with three local bands and a parking lot pre-show.

Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers will perform the pre-show in the parking lot alongside food trucks. The Tideline String Band will take the main stage inside, followed by Massive Grass. The event will conclude with all three bands performing together.

“At the end, we’re going to have a fun event where everybody comes up and we all just jam together,” said Isabella Trakimowicz of Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers.

Scottie Lynch of Massive Grass said the crowd is his favorite part of the annual event.

“It tends to be a big event, and everybody looks forward to it, and the crew and the staff there are excellent, one of the best venues I’ve ever played at,” Lynch said.

Dave Lytle of the Tideline String Band said performing at the historic theater is an honor.

“It’s our third year, and it’s just a wonderful experience,” Lytle said.

The performances are set for Friday, March 27, beginning at 6 p.m. with the preshow.

Tickets are available at the Thalian Hall box office and online.