acoustic music in a cozy, local setting
33 Lake Way, Purdys, New York
Sun, Sep 27
|Lake Purdys Summer Stage
Chicken Wire Empire
Chicken Wire Empire represents the next wave of bluegrass:a band deeply rooted in tradition but unafraid to experiment. With a growing catalog, major collaborations, and a reputation for electrifying live performances, they’ve carved out a respected place in today’s progressive bluegrass landscape.
Time & Location
Sep 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lake Purdys Summer Stage, 33 Lake Wy, Purdys, NY 10578, USA
About the event
🎶 Event Details
2:30 PM – Open mic
3:00–5:00 PM – Chicken Wire Empire LIVE outdoor Summer Stage
$30 Suggested Donation
BYOB / picnic / lawn chair
Rooted in the Midwest but reaching far beyond it, Chicken Wire Empire has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in modern bluegrass. Formed in Milwaukee, the band blends tight traditional picking with a progressive edge, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. Their music is driven by crisp banjo lines, soaring fiddle melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and a rhythmic backbone that keeps everything locked in and moving forward.