Omagh lineup announced

Many thanks to Jeremy Smith for keeping watch on the webpage of the Ulster American Folk Park at Omagh, Co. Tyrone, and for passing on the news that the lineup for this year's Appalachian and Bluegrass Music Festival (31 Aug.-2 Sept. 2012) can now be seen. The impressive list of bands confirmed up to date is:

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (USA)
Don Rigsby & Midnight Call (USA)
Mandolin Orange (USA)
The Branchettes (USA)
Spirit Family Reunion (USA)
Old Man Luedecke (Canada)
Blue Grass Boogiemen (The Netherlands)
Covered Grass (Germany)
Toy Hearts (England)
Clew Bay Critters (Co. Mayo)
I Draw Slow (Dublin)
Watery Hill Boys (Drogheda)
Broken String Band (Co. Down)
Northern Exposure (Co. Armagh)

BIB readers who are on Facebook can keep up with further Festival news through the Park's Facebook page.