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Greensky Bluegrass will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a two-night performance at Wings Event Center. The band, known for their unique sound, has strong ties to Kalamazoo, where they performed their first concert on Halloween 2000. Their fall tour will commence shortly before the milestone event, drawing fans to their dynamic performances and musical journey over the years.
Kalamazoo, Michigan – Greensky Bluegrass, the beloved progressive bluegrass band, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special two-night performance at Wings Event Center on October 31 and November 1, 2025. The events will mark a significant milestone, as the band initially performed its very first concert on Halloween night in 2000 in Kalamazoo, establishing a deep-rooted connection with the city.
The current lineup for the band includes Paul Hoffman on mandolin, Mike Bont on banjo, Dave Bruzza on guitar, Mike Devol on bass, and Anders Beck on dobro, who joined the group in 2007. This anniversary celebration is expected to draw fans old and new, highlighting the band’s evolution and dedication to their craft over the past quarter-century.
In advance of the anniversary shows, Greensky Bluegrass will kick off their fall tour on October 2, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This initial leg of the tour will include performances at the Southern Strings Festival in Aiken, South Carolina on October 4, followed by shows in Oxford, Mississippi on October 5 and Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 7. The tour’s first leg is set to conclude with performances in St. Louis, Missouri on October 10, St. Paul, Minnesota on October 11, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 12.
After concluding the first leg, the band will take a brief break before resuming the tour on October 29 in Des Moines, Iowa. Following that, they will perform in Madison, Wisconsin on October 30, right before the much-anticipated anniversary celebrations in Kalamazoo.
Once the anniversary shows are completed, Greensky Bluegrass will continue touring throughout the southeastern U.S. This leg of the tour will include stops in Charlotte, North Carolina (November 7), Charleston, South Carolina (November 8), and several cities in Florida between November 9 and November 15. The fall tour is expected to be well-received by fans who appreciate the band’s unique sound and dynamic performances.
A fan club presale for all autumn headline shows will commence on June 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET, with general ticket sales commencing on June 27 at 10 a.m. local time. This allows dedicated fans the opportunity to secure their spots early for what promises to be a memorable celebration of the band’s storied history.
Greensky Bluegrass continues to gain popularity in the bluegrass and acoustic music scene, with their summer tour still underway, beginning on June 25, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. As the band looks forward to its milestone shows, countless fans are excited about the chance to celebrate 25 years of music, creativity, and connection.
This occasion, commemorating their journey since that fateful Halloween in 2000, is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration for both the band and their devoted followers.
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- MLive: Greensky Bluegrass Gallery
- JamBase: Greensky Bluegrass Tour Dates
- JamBase: Billy Strings & Greensky Bluegrass
- Jambands: Greensky Bluegrass 25th Anniversary
- Google Search: Greensky Bluegrass
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