August 14, 2024

Bluegrass of ‘Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road’ Will Conclude ‘Live from the Lawn’ Free Outdoor Concert Series at Strathmore on Wednesday, Aug. 21

Bluegrass of ‘Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road’ Will Conclude ‘Live from the Lawn’ Free Outdoor Concert Series at Strathmore on Wednesday, Aug. 21

The bluegrass of Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road will highlight the final show this summer of the free Wednesday night outdoor music series at Strathmore, Montgomery County’s finest performing arts venue, on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The “Live from the Lawn” show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Although the concerts are free, attendees are asked to RSVP in advance at Summer at Strathmore. By sending in an RSVP, audiences will be able to receive weather or performance updates.

Rapidly rising on the bluegrass scene, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road have garnered industry awards and captivated fans worldwide with their dynamic performances. Led by Purcell, the band infuses traditional bluegrass with bold originality, earning recognition as the “2019 Momentum Band of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association.

The band’s latest album, “Roots,” debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts. In 2022, Purcell made history by winning the RockyGrass Music Competition on guitar, mandolin and banjo.

The band features Purcell on mandolin, Ella Jordan on fiddle, Colton Kerchner on banjo, Rob McCormac on guitar and Jacob Smith on bass.

Attendees can bring low-rise chairs or blankets for their lawn experiences. The use of higher chairs is discouraged, but concert goers with those types of chairs are asked to sit toward the back of the lawn. The Strathmore team will ask those in higher chairs to move back if seated in a location that will block others’ view of the stage. Pets and comfort/emotional support animals are not permitted at Live from the Lawn events. Trained service animals are permitted.

Strathmore Culinary Arts will be serving a variety of barbeque-style food and drinks for purchase on site. View the menu here. Ben & Jerry’s will have ice cream options available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol is not permitted on property.

Parking suggestions:
  • Parking is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage off Tuckerman Lane and is payable by SmarTrip or credit card.
  • Members at the Two Star level and above can park in the Mansion lot when attending Live from the Lawn events. Upon entry, display your VIP Parking Pass on your dashboard and follow the instructions from security personnel. View more detailed information here.
  • Valet parking is not available.
  • See more directions and parking information.