HEADLINERS 2022
FRANK SOLIVAN and Dirty Kitchen
Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is a torrent of mind-blowing bluegrass .
by ADAM MILLER
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K nown for their meaty pile-driving rhythms and Solivan ’ s dynamic and bold vocals , the band ’ s last two albums have both received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album .
They have twice been named International Bluegrass Music Association ’ s Instrumental Group of the Year and earned numerous other IBMA noms including Male Vocalist of the Year , Mandolin Player of the Year , and in 2013 , received Banjo Player of the Year . Their massive sound and show-stealing performances command the most prestigious stages in the country and abroad ; from The Grand Ole Opry to the biggest international festivals across Europe , South America and Australia .
The band has performed at the biggest bluegrass festivals including Telluride , MerleFest , Grey Fox , RockyGrass , Delfest , Strawberry Music Festival , Pickin ’ in the Pines , ROMP , and are featured this year at Oklahoma ’ s International Bluegrass Festival . Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is among the most respected and sought-after bands in the business . Solivan and Dirty Kitchen ’ s respect and deep understanding of the bluegrass tradition collides , live on stage , with rock-tinged fiery virtuosity that pushes the boundaries of the genre . Other influences include country , jazz , blues , southern rock , and soul . More than a performer , Solivan is an award-winning
songwriter , master cook , outdoorsman , leather craftsman , and entrepreneur - a bona fide Renaissance man . Frank manufactures his own line of spice mix and hot sauce , handcrafts high-end leather straps and belts used by the likes of Billy Strings and Trey Hensley , and is an influencer and endorser of national brands such as Traeger Grills , Bonafide Kayaks , D ’ Addario , Bluechip Picks , and Grace Designs .
The band ’ s highly anticipated new album , Hold On , will be released in 2022 with high expectations as the band ’ s previous two releases have both been Grammy nominated for Best Bluegrass Album . IBF
The band ’ s highly anticipated new album , Hold On , will be released in 2022 with high expectations as the band ’ s previous two releases have both been Grammy nominated for Best Bluegrass Album .
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