Down in the Wooded Dell you might just come across a saloon inspired stage amongst the trees… in fact, there’s actually 2 stages that run back to back in this country inspired zone, and both together equate to Moose Hollow.

Did you know that Sweetheart of the Rodeo by The Byrds was released on August 30, 1968?

Widely regarded as a landmark record, it helped redefine country music by blending traditional sounds with a fresh, genre-crossing spirit.

In the years that followed, artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings carved new paths outside the traditional Nashville system, helping to shape a more independent and expressive era for the genre.

This movement gave rise to a rich, song-driven style often described as “Cosmic Americana” … a fusion of country, folk and rock influences that continues to inspire artists today.

This year, Moose Hollow pays homage to that pioneering spirit in style, read on to find out more.

TRAILER TRASH DAY SPLITS

Since the beginning of time, we have told stories to remember & celebrate what we value most.This ancient oral tradition of storytelling lives vividly in our music. Nashville musician & producer Mark Allen travels the world to record and share these legacies.

His show, Have Guitar Will Travel World is syndicated across The US on PBS and Creative TV with a reach of 60 Million Households. They have some big hitter contacts none more so than Dave Pomeroy and Regina McCrary, who Mark is bringing with him to perform on the Grass Roots Stage as well as in Moose hollow.

Meet some of the star attractions of Trailer Trash

The Nashville Revue -

Straight from our stage sponsor, Mark Allen (Nashville PBS’s Have Guitar Will Travel World TV Show ) brings the ultimate Music City takeover. Featuring "Low-End" legend Dave Pomeroy and the divine Gospel spirit of Regina McCrary.

The "Seasick Steve" Spot -

Every year we tip one artist for greatness in the Saturday slot Steve played for us in 2006. This year? It’s Mohan Evans. Son of Jools Holland’s vocalist Sam Brown, and Grandson of 60’s hit maker Joe Brown (and the Bruvvers) he was born for this stage.

The Texas Outlaw -

Our friend Patterson Barrett made history at the Grand Ole Opry with Stephanie Urbina Jones and Mariachi International Nueva Galicia when they brought Marachis to the Oprey for the very first time in its 100 year history, recently returning on May 5th for the Centennial celebrations’ and to Mark the Mexican Festival of Cinco DE Mayo. He’s back to lead our Saturday night Gram Parsons Birthday Hoot finale!

Dave Pomeroy -

Dave is Joining our house bands on the Saturday and representing Nashville all session Musicians, serving as the President of the Nashville Musicians Association (AFM).

Nashville's "Low-End" legend Dave Pomeroy, is a powerhouse in the Nashville music scene, having spent over 45 years as a world-class bassist, producer, and advocate for musicians' rights. He is widely respected for his incredible versatility, moving seamlessly between country, rock, jazz, and bluegrass as key musical Highlights Session Powerhouse:

Pomeroy has played bass on over 500 albums, including six Grammy-winning recordings. He has collaborated with legends like Elton John, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, and Peter Frampton. The Don Williams Era: For 14 years (1980–1994), he was the bassist for country icon Don Williams, touring the world and contributing to numerous hit records.

Patterson Barrett -

A highly respected multi-instrumentalist, producer, and bandleader based in Austin, Texas. He is often described as a "musician’s musician," known for his versatility on pedal steel, guitar, keyboards, and Dobro. While he has a prolific solo career, he is perhaps best known for his foundational role in the Americana scene and his long list of collaborations with legendary artists.

Shortly after moving to Austin in the 1970s, he formed the band Partners In Crime, which featured future Americana icons Buddy and Julie Miller. He has also served as a bandleader and musical director for notably a Gram Parsons tribute at Threadgill’s the Gram Parson Birthday Hoot which he brings to Moose Hollow this year as our Climax Show on Saturday August 1st.

POTTING SHED DAY SPLITS

Cosmic American doesn’t stop there… we’ll be announcing the rest of this incredible line up, very soon!

**The Potting Shed Stage** and **The Trailer Trash Stage** are now amalgamated into **‘Moose Hollow’** under **Rob Ellen’s** stewardship.
Offering a Cantina honky-tonk experience and an eclectic roots music programme of artists doing amazing things that Rob has featured on iMTV – international Moose TV and enjoyed live on his travels this side and stateside.

Veteran Highland promoter (40 years now) **Rob Ellen** earned his rights of passage long before, but he would argue he came of age as a musical catalyst when he conceived of **The Belladrum Festival Potting Shed Stage.**

This year’s lineup in summary.

This year we have a wing ding in all styles and tastes to not only feature every strand of the roots of Country music but every shoot, leaf and branch too - as Rob’s late brother Mark Ellen, who was house drummer and co promoter of The Potting Shed Stage for the early years, would have said

“We have all kinds of music Country and Western “

If your a fan of County, Americana, Bluegrass, Song-Writer, Folk, Tex Mex, Cajun, Zydeco, Country Soul Gospel, Power Pop, Southern Rock, Texas Roadhouse, Tijana, Cantina, Blues, Sonoran, Gothic Folk, Gulf Coast Roots, or you’re a Cosmic Country fan, Its guaranteed there is something in it for you every time you pop into Moose Hollow.