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Legendary Bluegrass Musician Sam Bush Joins Toy Factory's May Tour
The 'King of Newgrass' will perform four shows with the Southern rock supergroup.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:18pm
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The Toy Factory's spring tour gets a boost from the addition of bluegrass icon Sam Bush, blending Southern rock and newgrass energy.Cumberland TodayThe Toy Factory, a newly formed Southern rock supergroup, has announced that Grammy Award-winning and Bluegrass Hall of Fame-inducted musician Sam Bush will be joining their May tour. Bush, known as the 'King of Newgrass,' will perform four concerts with the band, including sold-out shows in Wilmington, North Carolina and a performance at DelFest in Cumberland, Maryland.
Why it matters
Sam Bush's addition to the Toy Factory's tour brings significant star power and credibility to the newly formed Southern rock group. Bush's reputation and musical prowess will likely draw more fans and attention to the Toy Factory's performances, helping to establish them as a legitimate force in the genre.
The details
The Toy Factory, which pays homage to the music of the Marshall Tucker Band and features original drummer Paul Riddle, has added Sam Bush to their May tour. Bush, a member of the legendary New Grass Revival, will join the band for four concerts, including two sold-out shows in Wilmington, North Carolina on May 18-19, a performance at Music at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia on May 20, and a set at DelFest in Cumberland, Maryland on May 21.
- The Toy Factory and Sam Bush will perform two sold-out concerts on May 18-19, 2026 at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- The Toy Factory and Sam Bush will perform at Music at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia on May 20, 2026.
- The Toy Factory and Sam Bush will perform at DelFest in Cumberland, Maryland on May 21, 2026.
The players
The Toy Factory
A newly formed Southern rock supergroup that pays homage to the music of the Marshall Tucker Band and features original drummer Paul Riddle.
Sam Bush
A Grammy Award-winning and Bluegrass Hall of Fame-inducted musician known as the 'King of Newgrass' who has joined the Toy Factory's May tour.
What’s next
After the Toy Factory's May tour with Sam Bush, Bush will join Yonder Mountain String Band and The Fretliners at the Lincoln Hill Farms Bluegrass Festival in Canandaigua, New York on July 11, 2026.
The takeaway
The addition of Sam Bush, a renowned bluegrass icon, to the Toy Factory's May tour lineup is a major coup for the up-and-coming Southern rock group. Bush's star power and musical pedigree will likely help the Toy Factory gain more exposure and credibility within the genre, potentially leading to greater success for the band.
