Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

AEG Presents is ecstatic to announce an unforgettable evening with the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Mark your calendars for a night of exceptional music and memories as the band embarks on "ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour," celebrating nearly six decades of their influential contributions to American country and roots music.

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For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin' In The Dark,” “An American Dream,” and many more. And now, the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve traveled throughout their career.

Celebrated musician and Grammy Award-winning producer John McEuen, a trailblazer in the fusion of folk, rock, and country music, has unveiled his latest masterpiece, "The Life I've Picked". This compelling memoir, now available for purchase on Amazon or, autographed copies available from John on his website, johnmceuen.net, offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a music legend.

Today, December 19th, 2023, marks the birthday of John McEuen, a pivotal figure in the world of bluegrass music and a cornerstone of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. As we at Grateful Web celebrate this special day, we reflect on McEuen's incredible legacy and the indelible mark he has left on the music industry.

Many veteran bands trade on nostalgia, on replication of past glories, and on recycled emotions from younger, more carefree days.

Each year, Sixthman allows artists to propose their dream collaboration sets to take place on the ship. Last week, on board Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, the Stardust Theater came alive with the sounds of Dirt Does Dylan, a Bob Dylan tribute set hosted by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, that featured David Bromberg, Jeff Tweedy, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Amy Helm, and other special guests.

Last time I photographed the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was in 1985 when Arlo Guthrie joined them on stage in Bangor Maine. Fast forward 37 years and the band, still lead by Jeff Hanna, sound as great as ever.

On Saturday, September 17th, Grammy Award-winners and Americana mainstays Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will make their grand return to Nashville’s beloved Ryman Auditorium for a special, one-night-only performance.

Sixthman, creators of unforgettable festivals on sand and at sea for more than two decades, have announced the 15th voyage of Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, a seven-night musical adventure sailing February 10-17, 2023 from Miami, FL to Tortola, BVI, and St. Maarten aboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl. Pre-sales will be available beginning Monday, August 8, with general on-sales following on Tuesday, August 9, exclusively at www.cayamo.com.

It’s been a few years since Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Jeff Hanna paid $4 to see Bob Dylan play at his high school auditorium in Long Beach, California, but the fire lit inside of Hanna that night still burns as strong as ever. Hanna and his Dirt Band bandmates have had quite a career of their own since then, introducing folk, bluegrass, and country music—what would later be termed “Americana”—to a whole new generation of fans.

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