featuring VOLUME FIVE
with special guest Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue!

Please join us for an unforgettable night of award-winning bluegrass with Volume Five—one of the most dynamic and respected bands on the scene today.  Known for their rich harmonies, top-tier musicianship, and heartfelt songs, this powerhouse group blends tradition with fresh energy that’s sure to captivate bluegrass fans and newcomers alike.  Don’t miss your chance to see Volume Five live—a must-see show for any acoustic music lover!

Volume Five has won and been nominated for numerous awards by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the Gospel Music Association, and the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA).  These folks make great music!

The winner of the 2025 SPBGMA Band Contest—Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue—is one of the most exciting young acts in bluegrass today—and they’re bringing their award-winning sound to McKinney for a special opening set ahead of Volume Five.  Led by banjo player and vocalist Riley Gilbreath, this Texas-based band combines hard-driving instrumentals, tight harmonies, and a fresh, youthful energy that’s turning heads on the bluegrass scene. Their SPBGMA victory is more than just a title—it’s a testament to their hard work, originality, and undeniable chemistry on stage.

Don’t miss this chance to see two powerhouse bands in one unforgettable night of bluegrass music, right in the heart of McKinney, Texas.  Don’t miss this show!

6:15  Doors Open

7:00  Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue

7:45  Volume Five

Make it a weekend getaway!  The Sheraton McKinney Hotel has provided us a link to the McKinney CVB/tourism discounted rate for our bluegrass weekend.  NOTE:  Be sure to put in the correct dates for your stay.  The Sheraton is located at 1900 Gateway Blvd., McKinney Texas 75070.

We are pleased to host this event at the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC).  The MPAC is the beautiful, multi-purpose theater in the historic Collin County Courthouse.  The MPAC is in the center of the McKinney historic district.  The area has a variety of restaurants and boutique shops that make it the perfect destination for a Saturday afternoon adventure!

RESERVED SEATS ($26.50 – $29.50) are ON SALE NOW at
McKinney Performing Arts Center Box Office. 
214-544-4630  |  McKinneyPerformingArtsCenter.org

Click here for the MPAC seating diagram.

Funded in part by City of McKinney Arts CommissionThis event is funded in part by the City of McKinney Arts Commission, with great thanks from the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation.

 

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promoting bluegrass music in Texas. While it's free to get in the door to many of our events,
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