Edgar Loudermilk at the Maumee Indoor Theater

Edgar Loudermilk is a two-time, back to back winner of SPBGMA's “Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year." Edgar has also won the 2024 Josie Music Awards “Bass Player of the Year.” Edgar Loudermilk’s signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark, garnering over 40 industry awards and nominations. Edgar Loudermilk’s distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song.

In addition to touring and performing for over twenty years, Edgar Loudermilk has experienced great success as a songwriter. Numerous songs written and performed by Edgar Loudermilk have been chart topping songs on Bluegrass Today’s Top Songs of the Year, as well as on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top Songs. In addition, several of Edgar Loudermilk’s songs have also been recorded by other award-winning artists within the bluegrass genre.

Prior to stepping out with his own band in 2015, Edgar Loudermilk experienced a long tenure of performing with three of the most notable bands within the bluegrass industry. Edgar performed and toured with GRAMMY® award winner Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, with the award winning band Marty Raybon & Full Circle, and the multi-award bluegrass powerhouse Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out.

In addition to Loudermilk's bass playing and lead singing, band members include Zack Autry (mandolin/harmony vocals), and Jake Goforth (rhythm guitar/harmony vocals).

OPENING ACT

The Northwood Ramblers

The Northwood Ramblers is a SE Michigan bluegrass band with a love of traditional blugrass. Band leader Aaron T. Smith is a vocalist and guitarist from a southern family with deep roots in bluegrass, gospel, country, and western swing. He began playing music at a young age and has played with and formed multiple bands as well as performing solo in the Detroit area. Aaron founded the Northwoods Ramblers bluegrass band in 2015.
Sergi Boyakjon, mandolin and vocals, is a skilled multi instrumentalist originally from NY. In addition to the mandolin he is also an accomplished banjo and guitar player.
Tammy White Brescol, bass and vocals, joined the Northwood Ramblers in 2023 Tammy started singing with her family band Robert White and the Candy Mt. Express alongside her father Donnie White at the age of 3. She has a long history with bluegrass as a 4th generation musician. Her grandfather Robert White was a long time promoter of bluegrass festivals in the tri-state area for many decades until his passing in the 2005.
Jesse Manns, Mandolin, is another accomplished multi- instrumentalist and seasoned performer from the Detroit area. In addition to mandolin Jesse also plays guitar and bass and and has performed with many of the areas musicians as well as leading his own band.

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