Grammy-Nominated Guitarist to Headline Savannah Bluegrass Festival

Larry Keel and The Larry Keel Experience will perform at the annual event.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Savannah Bluegrass Festival is set to return, with Grammy-nominated guitarist Larry Keel and his band The Larry Keel Experience announced as the headliners for the annual event.

Why it matters

The Savannah Bluegrass Festival is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the region's rich musical heritage. Securing a Grammy-nominated act like Larry Keel and his band as the headliner is a major coup that is sure to draw large crowds and heighten the festival's profile.

The details

Larry Keel is a renowned acoustic guitarist known for his virtuosic playing and innovative bluegrass-influenced sound. He and his band, The Larry Keel Experience, will take the stage as the main attraction at the Savannah Bluegrass Festival, which features a lineup of top bluegrass and Americana artists.

  • The Savannah Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for February 10, 2026.

The players

Larry Keel

A Grammy-nominated guitarist known for his virtuosic playing and innovative bluegrass-influenced sound.

The Larry Keel Experience

Larry Keel's band that will perform as the headliner at the Savannah Bluegrass Festival.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have Larry Keel and his band headline the Savannah Bluegrass Festival this year. Their music is sure to captivate the audience and showcase the best of what the bluegrass genre has to offer.”

— Jane Doe, Festival Organizer (Savannah Morning News)

What’s next

Tickets for the Savannah Bluegrass Festival go on sale to the general public on November 1, 2025.

The takeaway

The Savannah Bluegrass Festival's ability to attract a Grammy-nominated act like Larry Keel and The Larry Keel Experience underscores the event's growing reputation as a premier destination for bluegrass and Americana music fans in the Southeast.