Appalachian Road Show return with the release of their new album ‘Della Jane’s Heart’. The acclaimed bluegrass collective deliver a powerful set that expands their sound while staying firmly rooted in Appalachian tradition.
The group features a formidable lineup of musicians. Grammy-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy joins Grammy-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, bluegrass legend Todd Phillips, and guitarist Zeb Snyder. Together they bring precision, energy, and deep musical chemistry to every track.
Produced by the band and engineered by Grammy winner Shani Gandhi, the album balances pristine musicianship with a warm, organic sound. Mastering by Dan Bacigalupi completes the recording with a polished yet authentic finish.
Jim VanCleve explains the band’s approach. “With ‘Della Jane’s Heart’, we wanted to explore more emotionally and harmonically complex territory while keeping the core of what the band is about intact.”
Blending traditional material with fresh original songs, the record delivers vivid storytelling and powerful instrumentation. ‘Della Jane’s Heart’ stands as another strong statement from a group continuing to shape the modern bluegrass landscape.
Tracklist:
- Della Jane’s Heart
- Won’t Be Long
- Me Against the Mountain
- Hell Broke Loose in Georgia
- Virginia Soldier
- Rosalee McFall
- Possum Up a ‘Simmon Tree
- New Harmony
- Step Stones
- Long Time Traveling
- Big Eyed Rabbit
2026 Tour Dates:
Jan 30 – Raleigh, NC – The Down Home Concert Series
Feb 6 – Bryan, OH – Father John’s Microbrewery
Feb 7 – Mt. Sterling, OH – Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree
Feb 13 – Asheville, NC – Bluegrass First Class
Feb 20 – Nashville, TN – The Station Inn
Feb 21 – Lexington, KY – Bluegrass in the Bluegrass
Mar 7 – Valdese, NC – Bluegrass at the Rock
Mar 8 – Washington, NC – Turnage Theater
Mar 12 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
Mar 21 – Clay City, KY – Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park
Mar 28 – Manteo, NC – Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Nights
Apr 4 – Perry, FL – Florida State Bluegrass Festival
May 8 – Benton, KY – TBA
May 9 – Shelbyville, IL – Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival
May 15 – Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
May 22 – Camp Springs, NC – Camp Springs Bluegrass Park
Jun 6 – Cherokee, NC – Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
Jun 12 – Lexington, KY – Spirit in the Bluegrass
Jun 18 – Spokane, WA – TBA
Jun 19 – Wenatchee, WI – Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival
Jun 26 – Plymouth, MA – Spire Center for Performing Arts
Jun 27 – Tunbridge, VT – Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival
Jul 4 – Michigan – Private Event
Jul 11 – Witwen, WI – Witwen Concert Series
Jul 18 – Darrington, WA – Darrington Bluegrass Festival
Aug 1 – Blue Ridge, GA – Ridge Jam
Aug 7 – Spencerville, ON – South Grenville Bluegrass Festival
Aug 14 – Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Aug 28 – Rogersville, NB – Rogersville Bluegrass Festival
Sep 4 – Piketon, OH – Route 23 Bluegrass Festival
Sep 6 – Woodstown, NJ – Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Sep 12 – Gstaad, Switzerland – Country Night Gstaad
Sep 16 – Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Innovation Campus
Sep 17 – Conway, MO – Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
Sep 18 – Winfield, KS – Walnut Valley Festival
Sep 25 – Vine Grove, KY – Vine Grove Bluegrass Music Festival
Oct 1 – Dandridge, TN – Music On The Town
Oct 10 – Athens, TN – TBA
Oct 15 – Manteo, NC – Bluegrass Island Music Festival
Oct 24 – Maggie Valley, NC – Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival