Bands
The following schedules may be changed at the festival promoters request and bands could be substituted upon unforeseen situations.
The Grascals
Playing Saturday August 16th
(One Amazing Band!)
The Grascals have over 200 guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to their credit and have also performed on the revered stages of Radio City Music Hall, the Ryman Auditorium and the Kennedy Center as well as music festivals such as MerleFest, Stagecoach, and the CMA Music Festival. In addition to performing across the United States and Canada, the awarding-winning band has traveled the world to take bluegrass music to Japan, Greece, France, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, and Belgium. (Winding Creek can’t wait for their entertainment to our Saturday crowd!)
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
Playing Friday, August 15 – Check schedule for playing times!
Named Entertainers of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in 2019, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have consistently delivered chart-topping radio hits and energetic performances for nearly 15 years. The Radio Ramblers are seen by tens of thousands of bluegrass fans every year and since 2013 have become regular guests on the historic Grand Ole Opry.
Larry Efaw & the Bluegrass Mountaineers
Playing Thursday August 14th
Larry Efaw is a talented musician with roots that run deep in traditional bluegrass music. The son of Ed (Beanpole) and Dora Efaw, Larry started making music before he could walk, with singing being a big part of his early years. At 8, his father taught him to play guitar, sparking a lifelong passion. Larry & the Bluegrass Mountaineers are passing thru on Thursday heading to Larry Fest in Wisconsin. Winding Creek will come to life Thursday night with their traditional bluegrass music! We are very happy this connection worked out and hope you can start your 4 day adventure at Winding Creek enjoying this great band!
The Wayfarers
Playing Friday Aug. 15th & Saturday Aug. 16th
The Wayfarers are back by popular demand! The Winding Creek Family loves them! (Playing Friday and Saturday.)
Branded Bluegrass
Playing Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16
Branded Bluegrass are local and really bring on a great show! Come out for a weekend of fun!
Lori & Brad’s Mini Opry Show coming to Winding Creek…….
(Playing Thursday, Aug 14th & Thursday and Saturday, Aug 16th)
Lori and Brad always pleases the crowd and brings a nice store to Winding Creek. (T-Shirts and much more) Brad will also be doing instrument repair on site! He’s a fantastic Luthier and will be happy to take a look at your repair needs! They will be inviting guest singers and players from Winding Creek to join them on stage! Last year was a fun time and a start of something new. Perhaps you might get the invite!
Booze Hounds Bluegrass
Playing Friday Aug. 15th
Booze Hounds Bluegrass
This band has been playing all around Indy and the surrounding cities! The young crowds love their energy and so do we at Winding Creek! Come out for a weekend of camping and fun! Join the Booze Hounds at their campsite and bring your instruments for some jamming!
Bahler Golden Age Band
A special tribute to Jack Ford by Alec Hurtubise and the band at 5:00PM on Saturday!
Playing Saturday Aug. 16th and Gospel Sunday Aug. 17th
Bahler Golden Age Band
Bahler Golden Age Band, hailing from Bennett Switch Indiana. Join this band for Gospel Sunday! (Playing Saturday and Gospel Sunday.) A special tribute to Jack Ford by Alec Hurtubise and the band at 5:00PM on Saturday!
Medicinal Bluegrass
Playing Thursday August 14
Medicinal Bluegrass is based out of Greentown, Indiana. This band plays a mix of music and always has a great time on stage. Debbie Lanning plays guitar and vocals, she heads up this band and also leads the student workshop on Saturday! Karol Wainscott plays the mandolin and guitar, Bob Auth plays the fiddle and vocals, they both help with the students workshop. Bob Nelson plays the bass and does a great job. The newest member is Stew Lauterbach playing the banjo and vocals. Stew has the Slow Jam workshop on Friday & Saturday. Stop by and say hi to these folks who do so much and more at Winding Creek! They all belong to CIBA (Central Indiana Bluegrass Association) stop by The CIBA booth and become a member!
Keyton Romero
Playing Gospel Sunday August 17th
Keyton Romero
I recently heard about Keyton, my sister in-law shared a Facebook post from the Kokomo Magazine and Kim said you need to look into this talented young lady. So after listening to her singing and playing guitar and violin. The conclusion is she is a perfect fit for Winding Creek’s Gospel Sunday which is a benefit day for Turnabout based out of Russiaville. If you like Country and Gospel, Winding Creek is the place to be on Sunday August the 17th. There will be 4 bands playing thru out the day and fun things for kids to do. Singing with Mrs. Kate and a Tree Maze to walk thru. Great food is available! Also after 9AM church service a 5K run or walk race will take place thru rolling woods and farm fields. A Beautiful day on a beautiful property is planned for you and your family.
Stones Crossing
Playing Gospel Sunday August 17th
Stones Crossing
As you can tell by the picture Stones Crossing has played at Winding Creek before! This band plays great Gospel Music and we love Mark Graham and his family! (Playing Gospel Sunday)
Mrs. Kate
Playing Gospel Sunday Aug. 17th
Mrs. Kate
For Kids & Big Kids!
Sunday – 1PM at the log Cabin, She’s a hoot!
Join Mrs. Kate, fun for Kids of all ages. She’ll have you singing and laughing and she truly is a Hoot!
Schedule for 2025
Shows will run; Rain or Shine
THURSDAY BAND SCHEDULE
MC – Duane Davis/Bob Auth
2:00PM GATES OPEN
3:00PM- Medicinal Bluegrass
4:00PM – Larry Efaw & the Mountaineers
5:00PM – Brad & Lori Mini Opry Show
6:00PM – Medicinal Bluegrass
7:00PM – Larry Efaw & the Mountaineers
8:00PM – Brad & Lori Mini Opry Show
9:00PM – Log Cabin Jam with the bands (all welcome)
FRIDAY BAND SCHEDULE
MC – Staci Jefferies/Duane Davis/Bob Auth
12:00PM Gates Open
1:00PM Grab some food, visit the craft booths & enjoy the grounds
2:00PM – Booze Hounds Bluegrass
3:00PM – Branded Bluegrass
4:00PM – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
5:00PM – Dinner break (please support our food vendors)
6:00PM – Booze Hounds Bluegrass
7:00PM – The Wayfarers
8:00PM – Branded Bluegrass
9:00PM – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
10:00PM – The Wayfarers
11:00PM Closing Announcements. Thanks, Surveys, Sponsors
Workshop Schedule’s
Friday Beginner Slow Jam (No Speeding)
6:00PM – Join Stew and the Crew at the Slow Jam Shed
(North of the Blacksmith Shop)
SATURDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
9:00AM -WORKSHOPS
Fiddle – Teacher –
Location: Log Cabin Porch
Mandolin – Teacher –
Location: Blacksmith Shop behind log cabin
10:00AM – WORKSHOPS
Basic 5 String Banjo – Teacher –
Location: Log Cabin Porch
Stand Up Bass – Teacher –
Location: Slow Jam Shed behind Blacksmith shop
Guitar – Teacher –
Location: Blacksmith Shop behind log cabin
Youth Workshop
Teachers are Debbie Lanning, Alec Hurtubise, Bob Auth & Karol Wainscott
Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin
12:30 to 2:30PM (Blacksmith Shop behind main Log Cabin)
4:45 PM (Gather at Blacksmith shop for performance)
5:00 PM (Youth Workshop performance at The Fire Pit)
Stews Slow Jam (North of Blacksmith Shop)
2:30 PM Join Stew and the Crew at the Slow Jam Shed
Intermediate Slow Jam (No Speeding)
SATURDAY BAND SCHEDULE
MC – Staci Jefferies/Duane Davis/Bob Auth
10:30AM Opening Announcements – Rules, Sponsors, Surveys
11:00AM – Bahler Golden Age Band
12:00PM – *Enjoy some Great Food served at Winding Creek*
1:00PM – Brad & Lori Lambert (Mini Opry Show)
2:00PM – The Wayfarers
3:00PM – The Grascals
4:00PM – Branded Bluegrass
5:00PM DINNER BREAK (Youth Workshop Students perform at The Fire Pit)
6:00PM – Alec Hurtubise (Tribute to Uncle Jack Ford’s favorites)
7:00PM – Brad & Lori Lambert (Mini Opry Show)
8:00PM – The Wayfarers
9:00PM – The Grascals
10:00PM – Branded Bluegrass
11:00PM Closing Announcements. Thanks, Surveys, Sponsors
GOSPEL SUNDAY BAND SCHEDULE
MC – Duane Davis/Bob Auth ‘MC
9:00AM Winding Creek Friends & Church Service
10:30AM – The Bahler Golden Age Band
11:30AM – Stones Crossing
12:30PM – Keyton Romero
1:00PM – Mrs. Kate “Children Sing Along Program” “Log Cabin area”
1:30PM LUNCH BREAK
Enchanted Tree Maze (Open All Day)
2:00PM – Woods/Creek Music Walkabout (Several Bands Playing)
2:00PM – Bahler Golden Age Band
3:00PM – Stones Crossing
4:00PM – Keyton Romero
5:00PM Closing Announcements. Thanks, Surveys, Sponsors.
Jam/Pick at Log Cabin Porch, Blacksmith Shop & New large fire pit.