Rayna Gellert, former fiddle star of Uncle Earl, will be joining Toubab Krewe for their set at The Festy Experience 2010.

In other exciting Toubab Krewe news, the five-piece multi-instrumentalists will release their newest effort, TK2, just a month prior to The Festy on September 7th.

Andy Falco, guitarist for The Infamous Stringdusters, was recently interviewed by Jon Black (Country Music Pride, Awaiting The Flood, and MOG).  The two discuss The ‘Dusters new album, Things That Fly, and The Festy Experience.  Get a curator’s perspective on the upcoming festival here.

FROM JOSHRITTER.COM: After a run of dates in 2009 in Ireland, Josh & the Love Canon String Band will play a one-off US show at The Festy Experience just outside of Charlottesville, VA. Combining string band arrangements of classic Josh songs, and some new surprises, this will be the ONLY US date like this in 2010.

If you have not already purchased Early Bird tickets for The Festy, that price option will expire tomorrow, Thursday, July 22nd at 5:00 PM.  Two-day pass tickets (both day parking and camping) will change from $44 to $54.  If you’d like to purchase the Early Bird Tickets while you still can, click here.

Also, click here to STREAM TUNES from many of the artists performing at The Festy Experience!

The Infamous Stringdusters, The Artist Farm, and Cerberus Productions are pleased to present THE FESTY EXPERIENCE, a 2-day camping festival over Columbus Day Weekend, October 9 & 10, at The Concert Grounds at Devils Backbone in Nelson County, VA (near Wintergreen Resort just outside of Charlottesville).  Hosted and curated by The Infamous Stringdusters, The Festy Experience will celebrate and combine the best in live music, the outdoor sports and lifestyle, beer culture, and raging good times.

Hear Here: In addition to two nights with The Dusters, confirmed acts include Railroad Earth, Josh Ritter, Toubab Krewe, The Tony Rice Unit, and a slew of other musically diverse acts that embody The Festy Experience spirit.

Get Outside: Included with your ticket is free camping and a slew of other fun outdoor activities.

Imbibe: Devils Backbone Brewing Co., the 2010 World Beer Cup Champion Brewery and Brewmaster (Jason Oliver) for a small brewpub, is sponsoring a beer tent along with nationally recognized Starr Hill Brewerey.