Each generation, perhaps once a decade, bluegrass experiences a band or an artist that redefines and recenters the genre itself. Della Mae is one such band.
The GRAMMY-nominated string band was founded in 2010 and over the next decade and a half they've demonstrated to the roots music world, once and for all, that a band of all women is not, nor has ever been, a mere novelty. They remain at the forefront of the explosion of women instrumentalists and all-women acts in roots music and their impact is striking and measurable - not just in North America, but around the globe.
Now 15 years since their origin, Della Mae can boast their strongest lineup yet. Founders Kimber Ludiker and Celia Woodsmith are joined by guitarist and songwriter Avril Smith and vocalist and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn.
There has never been a band like Della Mae in roots music before, but thanks to Kimber Ludiker, Celia Woodsmith, Avril Smith, Vickie Vaughn - and all of the women who have been part of this band over its long life - we know there will be many more bands, singers, songwriters, and pickers just like Della Mae in the future.
Great concert. My husband and I loved the band and the high energy music. There was so much respect and love amongst the band members for one another. They were all outstanding.
Great music and great fun (and they started right on time!)
Della Mae was spectacular. Skillful musicians, beautiful human beings, gorgeous harmonies. They put on a great show and I can't wait to see them again. Next time, I will bring ALL of my friends!!
Della Mae & the Crystal Ballroom = live music experience perfection.
Such a great show from top to bottom They had a mix of classic old ones, current ones and brand new debuts all perfomed magically. Della Mae was on fire and Maya de Vitry was a perfect opener. Della Mae and Maya de Vitry ended the night with a Stray Birds song "Shining in the Distance" that was perfect
This concert was amazing. The energy, the talent, the fun. It was the best concert I've been to in a long time. Thank you
Lindsay Lou opened the show. Beautiful voice, talented musicians, good opening performance. Della Mae was wonderful and fun! Super-talented musicians all, great energy, talked to the audience, invited a local fiddle standout (Tatiana Hargreaves) to play two songs with them, had Lindsay Lou sing two songs with them... just magic!
Best show I've seen in ages... These women are incredibly talented and bring an amazing amount of energy and enthusiasm to the stage
these guys are incredible musicians. their lead singer is fabulous and they are tight tight tight! a great show.
Great melodies, great musicians. Della Mae has the talent to make you feel good while listening!
