THE SELDOM SCENE & DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD

The Seldom Scene and Dry Branch Fire Squad share the Birchmere stage for a night of progressive and traditional bluegrass. The Seldom Scene, now in their fifty-third year, have evolved through numerous lineup changes while maintaining their signature blend of old and new music, fiery reinterpretations of classic material, and a elastic approach to genre that helped pave the way for modern bluegrass. Their current lineup features Lou Reid on guitar and mandolin, Ronnie Simpkins on bass, Ron Stewart on banjo and fiddle, Fred Travers on dobro, and Clay Hess on guitar. Dry Branch Fire Squad brings a strong work ethic, boundless energy, and a variety of musical experiences to their performances, with each member drawing from professional backgrounds outside of music to create a cohesive and enthusiastic stage presence.

When: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm.

Showtimes: 7:30 pm.

Tickets: $45.00 general admission; $52.00 at the Birchmere Box Office; $60.80 via Ticketmaster (includes service fees).

Lineup: The Seldom Scene consists of Lou Reid (guitar, mandolin), Ronnie Simpkins (bass), Ron Stewart (banjo, fiddle), Fred Travers (dobro), and Clay Hess (guitar). Dry Branch Fire Squad members are not individually named in the provided information.

Venue: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: 703-549-7500.

Note: Tickets are also available at the Birchmere Box Office on any show night from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Artist websites: seldomscene.com and drybranchfiresquad.com.