The Denton Malpass Brothers Country and Bluegrass Festival
Thursday May 9 2024 to Saturday 11 2024
We decided today would be a good time to miss the first couple shows and visit with Millie’s sister Lucile, knowing that the first day acts repeated in the afternoon and we could catch their shows then.
The drive to Greensboro took a bit over an hour and we had an enjoyable visiting with Lucile. Even though the sisters speak regularly on the phone they still generated nonstop conversation the whole time we were there. Soon it was time to head back to the Malpass Brothers Country and Bluegrass Festival at the Denton Farm Park.
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| Just a sampling of the other Bluegrass Groups |
Over the course of the three days we saw eleven different Bluegrass groups, five performances by the Malpass Brothers and the closing act by Gene Watson and his band.
I can’t say enough good things about the Malpass Brothers. They are consummate entertainers, they sing traditional country songs, they are excellent musicians and do comedy skits too!
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| Taylors inflatable horse skit had me LOL! |
The brothers and their band dress in western style costumes reminiscent of stage acts when they were more refined, and the actors cared about the image they projected.
Chris always strums an acoustic guitar, while Taylor switches between two electric guitars and a yukulele. Both are also talented singers, doing harmony’s together as well as each singing solo.
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| Our view from row eleven |
I estimated there were 1200-1500 people in attendance each night of the festival. Most of them were camped here for the whole four days. It is also open to walkin's on a daily basis, and we heard that the total attendance was 3000 people.
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| The legendary Gene Watson |
On the last night of the show the closing act was by the legendary Gene Watson. He is from Texas and has been singing for a long time. His band members have all been with him for over 20 years and are as polished and talented as you can find. This is the third time we have seen him perform.
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| Gene Watson Band |
Friday was Millie’s birthday, and we took time off from the show to drive 20 miles to Ashboro to a restaurant we discovered on a previous trip to the Tarheel state. The American Roadhouse has a fried fish special that is to die for. It is piled so high with fried fish, French fried potatoes and fried hush puppies. It probably would kill you if you ate here regularly. Lol The only thing not fried is the cole slaw!
Just the facts.
Four nights FHU camping at Denton Farm Park=$180
Four days of the music festival (2 people) $180.00
Fuel=Mobile Mart in Denton $70.49 I think it was $3.35 per gallon.
Meals out= American Roadhouse=$21.00 + gratuity, Chick-Fil-A=$21.00
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| The entrance to the Denton Farm Park |
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| Camping is dispersed all around the pavilion |
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| The entertainment pavilion (view from the back side) |
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