The Travelin’ McCourys launch their highly anticipated “The Young Guns Tour” this spring to highlight the next generation of bluegrass talent across the East Coast. Led by mandolinist Ronnie McCoury and banjo player Rob McCoury, the reigning IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year continues a long-standing family tradition of mentorship and musicianship. The tour features an ever-evolving lineup of rising stars, including Ronnie’s son, Heaven McCoury, who has already made a name for himself through frequent collaborations with the Del McCoury Band. This run of shows honors the roots of the genre while providing a firsthand look at the exceptional pickers shaping the future of the music.
The band brings this lineage-driven experience to iconic venues like The Caverns in Pelham and the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. This tour captures the same spirit found at the group’s signature festival, DelFest, by giving young musicians room on the bandstand to showcase their virtuosity. The McCourys have a massive track record for championing emerging artists such as Billy Strings and Sierra Hull long before they reached global stardom. Promoters and fans are encouraged to recommend local up-and-coming talent for select dates to ensure the music keeps moving forward the right way. This tour is a visceral reminder of why these musicians remain the most trusted stewards of the bluegrass tradition today.
“The Young Guns Tour” Spring 2026 Dates:
March 6 – Hinman Auditorium – Bonita Springs, FL
March 7 – Bier Hall at Intuition Ale Works – Jacksonville, FL
March 8 – The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
March 17 – Buffalo Iron Works – Buffalo, NY
March 18 – Iron Horse Music Hall – Northampton, MA
March 19 – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA
March 20 – Center for the Arts – Homer, NY
March 21 – The Kate – Old Saybrook, CT
March 22 – Colony Woodstock – Woodstock, NY
March 24 – Thunderbird Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA
March 26 – The Tin Pan – Richmond, VA
March 27 – Back Seat Event Center – Winchester, VA
March 29 – The Caverns – Pelham, TN (with Sister Sadie)
April 9 – The Bijou Theater – Knoxville, TN
April 10 – Community Church Concerts – Chapel Hill, NC
April 11 – Carter Family Fold – Hiltons, VA
May 21-24 – DelFest – Cumberland, MD