Get Ready To Stomp Your Feet: Pert Near Sandstone Brings Bluesgrass Mayhem to Static Roots Festival 2025!
Hey Static Roots family! We've got some soul-stirring news that's sure to get your toes tapping and your hearts racing. The incredible Pert Near Sandstone is bringing their unique blend of Midwest Americana all the way from Minneapolis to our new, bigger space at Zentrum Altenberg on July 12, 2025!
About Pert Near Sandstone
For nearly two decades, Pert Near Sandstone has been a cornerstone of the Minnesota Roots Music scene, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome them to Oberhausen. Known for putting a "Midwestern stamp on Appalachian sounds" (as NPR's Mountain Stage so aptly put it), these folks are sure to deliver a performance that'll feed your soul and then some.
Midwestern Homage and a Touch of Psychedelia
Pert Near Sandstone's musical adventures extend beyond their own impressive catalog of originals. They're known for putting their unique spin on classic tunes, and their choice of covers often reveals their deep musical roots and playful spirit. Take, for instance, their rollicking rendition of "Can't Hardly Wait" by fellow Minnesotans The Replacements – a true testament to their Midwestern heritage. And for a touch of the unexpected, they've even tackled the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, "I Am The Walrus," transforming it into a bluegrass odyssey that's both whimsical and captivating. Anyone who can pull off a Beatles cover with a banjo and a fiddle clearly has a special place in their heart for musical adventure!
What to Expect
Get ready for a high-energy set that blends traditional bluegrass with contemporary flair. Pert Near Sandstone is famous for their ability to get a crowd moving, and with eight albums under their belt (including their latest gem, "Waiting Days"), you can bet they'll have plenty of foot-stomping tunes to share.
Join the Family
Pert Near Sandstone joins an already stellar lineup for Static Roots Festival 2025, including Peter Bruntnell, Hayley Reardon, Bobbie, Michele Stodart, The Godfathers, Bywater Call, The Southern Fold, and many more. We're crafting a weekend of unforgettable music that'll nourish your spirit and create memories to last a lifetime.
Remember, we've moved to a bigger room this year, so there's more space for all of us to come together and celebrate the music we love. Tickets are available now, including day tickets for both Friday and Saturday. Don't miss out on being part of this exciting new chapter in the Static Roots story!
See you in Oberhausen, where we'll be feeding souls through music, one festival at a time.
Pert Near Sandstone - Quotes
"What sets Pert Near Sandstone apart is its ability to breathe fresh life into folk and bluegrass tunes while staying true to the genre's timeless spirit. With heartfelt lyrics, this band has continued to make waves in the modern folk and bluegrass scene." - Armando Borrego, Bend Source Weekly
"Hosting western Wisconsin's famously familial Blue Ox Music Festival over the past decade seems to have added to the playful mix of influences and brotherly camaraderie in this frontman-less bluegrass-fueled Americana quartet, as evidenced by the spirited sounds on its new album, Waiting Days." - Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
"This mighty Minnesota bluegrass group is working to… use their music to charm and connect with its listeners while providing them with a welcome break from the tense & fast-paced world we live in today." - Mikayla McGrory, Music Mecca
"Overall, this is an album on which each of the act's songwriters offers their own individual perspective; each musician adds in their own rhythmic reciprocity to audibly illustrate their train of thought. They offer infectious energy without pushing the pop on an album that includes songs often honest as dirt, pertinent, and pert near perfect for anyone who likes prog bluegrass." - Will Phoenix, Something In Music
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