DC BLUEGRASS UNION FEBFEST! For the month of February, Earp's Ordinary will be hosting Bluegrass Bands every weekend!
SHANNON BIELSKI & MOONLIGHT DRIVE-6PM
Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive brings an original, fresh, and versatile bluegrass sound. Found in 2018, Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive has played in numerous music venues across the D.C. Maryland, and Virginia area, including the infamous Birchmere. The band has opened for many notable acts such as The Seldom Scene, The Lonesome River Band, and The Traveling McCoury's. In 2021, the band released their first full-length album titled "Tennessee Heart," after Shannon's original track. The band features Shannon Bielski for lead vocals and fiddle, Rob Benzing on Banjo, Jack Dunlap on guitar and vocals, and Cody Brown on bass and vocals. The band released their latest single Iris the first of this year, check out their music on any major platform.

VALERIE SMITH & LIBERTY PIKE-8PM
Valerie Smith is a well-known Grassicana artist who blends bluegrass, country, and Americana
music seamlessly. She has received multiple awards for her passionate and soulful
performances. NPR radio host Dave Higgs aptly described her as "sassy, sultry, siren-like,
sweet, smooth, soothing, and smoldering - sometimes just in one song!"
Valerie's music journey began when she recorded her first album, "Patchwork Heart," with Alan
O'Bryant, a Grammy award-winning composer, producer, instrumentalist, and recording artist
of the Nashville Bluegrass Band. The album's release included a song called Red Clay Halo,
written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, which reached the top charts for Bluegrass
Unlimited Radio Survey, Country Music, and Americana reporting, remaining on the list for five
years. It was voted by the bluegrass community to be one of the top 60 songs of the decade.
Valerie Smith owns Bell Buckle Records, Publishing, and Media and has produced many
successful albums, including Julie Gold's Grammy-winning song "From a Distance." She has
also produced a new musical called "Maggie's Journal," which will be out and included in
some performances in 2024.
Valerie is working with Donna Ulisse on a new release called "Songbird Road," which will be
released on Bell Buckle Records in late spring 2024. Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike have
dominated the bluegrass music scene for over two decades with their electrifying
performances and critically acclaimed recordings. The band's lineup includes Wally Hughes on
dobro and fiddle, Lisa Kay Howard Hughes on mandolin, Joe Zauner on banjo and guitar,
Stephen Hu on upright bass, and Valerie Smith on guitar and lead vocals. They are a
powerhouse of talent and passion, combining traditional and contemporary styles to create a
unique sound that embodies bluegrass music.
Valerie's latest album, "Renaissance," has charted on several roots, bluegrass, gospel, and
country charts, showcasing her creative musical prowess with songs that touch on themes of
hope, sorrow, love, and renewal.
Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike's music transcends boundaries and brings people together,
creating an unforgettable experience. With numerous tour dates lined up for 2024, they
continue to spread happiness and fun in the world of bluegrass music.