THE FRETLINERS with support from OLD SOUND | Duck Jam in the Park

Name: THE FRETLINERS with support from OLD SOUND | Duck Jam in the Park
Start: 2026-06-18T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-18T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Island Park

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Island Park | Winfield, KS

The second concert of our summer series is inspired by our community's bluegrass roots. In 2023, The Fretliners swept both the Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions— they played the Walnut Valley Festival in 2025. They've got serious instrumental chops and powerful harmonies that feel timeless.
Opening the stage is Old Sound a Kansas City bluegrass trio that got their start right here in Winfield. As collaborators, they mix elements of Americana with a dash of sonic alchemy. Their original brand of “liquid folk” flows effortlessly between intricate acoustic compositions, vivid lyrics, infectious bass lines, and lyrics that pull you right in.
Gates open at 6:00 PM.
Old Sound will open the stage at 7:00 PM.
YES, IT'S FREE (donations sure are appreciated)
This concert is FREE and open to the public thanks to our many generous community sponsors and donations from individuals. On that note, find a Duck Jam bucket and drop a few bucks in while you're at the show to keep the series going strong.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, food, and drinks (alcohol is allowed, but open containers must stay within the perimeter of the stage). The Winfield Lions Club will be selling concessions including their signature pork burgers. Soroptimists of Winfield is also be on site selling baked goods and snacks.
MORE ABOUT THE FRETLINERS
The Fretliners are a band defined by their songwriting—stories carried by powerful harmonies, dynamic arrangements, and a sound that feels both timeless and new. Their music leans into the tradition of acoustic string instruments but reaches well beyond genre, resonating with listeners through honesty and craft.
In 2023, they swept both the Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions—an achievement matched only once before. That fall, their debut self-titled album earned widespread acclaim, praised for its originality and heartfelt lyricism.
With songs that balance tradition and innovation, The Fretliners continue to chart a bold path forward, creating music that connects as deeply on record as it does on stage.
Learn more here: https://www.thefretliners.com/
MORE ABOUT OLD SOUND
A trio of longtime friends and musical collaborators, Kansas City's Old Sound crafts an original brand of liquid folk music. The well-worn trio travels through song with evocative acoustic compositions, imagery-filled lyrics and beckoning three-part harmonies.
The band holds deep roots running back to Winfield, KS where they grew up and cut their teeth in the picking circles and campground stages of the Walnut Valley Festival.
Old Sound continues to evolve and bend the possibilities of modern acoustic music with rich, effects-driven live performances, while also creating a unique sound that could just as easily be heard around a campfire.
Learn more at https://oldsoundmusic.com/