acoustic music in a cozy, local setting
33 Lake Way, Purdys, New York
Wed, Aug 13
|Lake Purdys Summer Stage
The Jacob Jolliff Band
Mandolin phenom Jacob Jolliff—National Champion, former Yonder Mountain member, and Béla Fleck collaborator—brings his electrifying blend of bluegrass tradition and cutting-edge musicianship to the stage. Don’t miss this rare chance to see one of acoustic music’s brightest stars up close!
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Purdys Summer Stage, 33 Lake Wy, Purdys, NY 10578, USA
About the event
One of the most dynamic and in-demand mandolinists in acoustic music today, Jacob Jolliff brings his blazing technique and inventive spirit to Lake Purdys for a special summer evening of bluegrass brilliance.
Jacob’s musical journey began at age 7 in Oregon and led him to a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, where he studied under mandolin legend John McGann. He’s since earned national recognition as the 2012 National Mandolin Champion, toured internationally with Joy Kills Sorrow, and spent five years performing with Yonder Mountain String Band.
In 2022, Jacob joined Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart tour alongside some of bluegrass’s finest pickers, and he now leads The Jacob Jolliff Band, known for pushing the boundaries of bluegrass with virtuosic instrumental tunes and powerful vocal numbers. Their most recent album, Instrumentals Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries, released in May 2024, showcases Jacob's continued evolution as a composer and performer.