MEDIA RELEASE

September 13, 2024

Arts Council Contact

Sasha Yeager, Marketing Coordinator
410-848-7272 | Sasha@CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org

Common Ground Downtown Concert Series starts off strong with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen

Common Ground Downtown, the concert series presented by the Carroll County Arts Council in partnership with Common Ground on the Hill, is back with the country’s best roots, blues, bluegrass, and Americana musicians. Powerhouse band, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, kick the series off with a concert on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm at the Carroll Arts Center.

Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen perform mind-blowing bluegrass. Known for their meaty pile-driving rhythms and Frank’s dynamic and bold vocals, the band’s last two albums have both received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. They have twice been named IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year and earned numerous other IBMA noms including Male Vocalist of the Year, Mandolin Player of the Year, and in 2013, received Banjo Player of the Year. Their massive sound and show stealing performances command the most prestigious stages in the country and abroad; from The Grand Ole Opry to the biggest international festivals across Europe, South America and Australia. The band has performed at the biggest bluegrass festivals including Telluride, MerleFest, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, Delfest, Strawberry Music Festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, ROMP, and countless more. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is among the most respected and sought-after bands in the business. FS&DK’s respect and deep understanding of the bluegrass tradition collides, live on stage, with rock-tinged fiery virtuosity that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Other influences include country, jazz, blues, southern rock, and soul.

The Carroll Arts Center’s fall season sponsor is McDaniel College. All current McDaniel College students, faculty, and staff can receive $5 tickets to most Arts Center events in the 24/25 season and get a free small popcorn with a McDaniel ID.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $25 for ages 25 & under and ages 60 & up. CCAC Members get an additional 10% off. Military and first responders and their families receive a 15% discount. Tickets can be purchased at CarrollArtsCenter.org or by calling the box office at 410-848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is located at 91 West Main Street in Downtown Westminster.

Photo: Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen