There is always a reason to visit Lancaster. The well-versed hospitality industry, and the local community's passion for culture and the arts, turns summertime in Lancaster into an adventure in American culture and all its diversity.
Very few things in our culture are one-hundred percent Americana. BlueGrass Gospel music is one element of American culture that is purely homegrown. No matter what religion, musical styling you prefer, or your heritage, there is something about BlueGrass music that will get your feet tapping and singing along, knowing the words, or being able to carry a tune, is optional.
Do not let this fool you. BlueGrass is a fully developed musical style that requires barbershop quality harmony, excellent musical skills, and impeccable timing. Each year,
St. James Church, the social hall, presents a BlueGrass Gospel Music Concert Series, typically in May.
The ticket price is an average of $15 for adults and $5 for teens. Children 12 and under are free. The concert series features a wide variety of popular groups, both 'church' and secular, to entertain member with a fun style of 'foot stomping' music.
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St. James Church is near Lancaster, at the crossing of 772 and 501 hi-way. Visitors can spend their days visiting the historical and cultural sites around Lancaster, and then attend the BlueGrass Gospel Concert Series in the evening.
Pennsylvania has a long history of BlueGrass and other Acoustic jams and concerts. This ensures a wide variety of top-level, musical talent in the local economy. This almost promises that the concert series will not disappoint the most diehard fan of the genre.
