June 20, 2026
June 2026
The SteelDrivers • The Creek Howlers • TJ Wicks
Our June DRMF leans into the roots of Red Dirt and American music, where country and bluegrass traditions meet music that feels familiar. This lineup brings new faces to our stage, including some Okies, which weâre always proud to welcome! Our headliner, which you could describe as a bluegrass soul, is a band whose sound has earned praise from some of country musicâs most notable voices. While these performers may be new to our festival, their songs are sure to feel instantly recognizable. Music that sounds like itâs been part of your life and music mix for a long time.
Lineup
The SteelDrivers
Specializing in a unique mix of what might be called bluegrass soul, The SteelDrivers have become one of the biggest names in progressive bluegrass after making their debut in 2005. While thereâs a strong traditional streak in The SteelDrivers sound, they bring a passion to their delivery that adds a distinctive flavor, and theyâre not afraid of adding a forceful grit to the music. Headlining the June show, The SteelDrivers have been nominated for four Grammys, the Americana Music Associationâs New Artist of the Year and was IBMAâs 2009 Emerging Artist of The Year. In 2015, they won the âThe Muscle Shoals Recordingsâ Grammy award for Best Bluegrass Recording.
The Creek Howlers
The Creek Howlers are a band born in the backwoods, raised on Southern grit, and forged by the spirit of the wild. Blending outlaw country, swampy blues, and a dose of rock 'n' roll fire, their sound runs deep like muddy water over worn stones. The Creek Howlers deliver stories of heartbreak, whiskey nights, long roads, and wild redemption.
TJ Wicks
On stage first is an artist hailing from Cherokee County Oklahoma. TJ Wicks has honed his craft for over a decade. After years of playing in Southern Oklahoma, he made the pivotal decision to move to Austin, Texas, where he spent several years cutting his teeth in the bars and honky-tonks in Central Texas. Whether TJ is playing the blues on 6th Street in Austin, rocking a honky-tonk in southern Oklahoma, or picking on the Ghost Town Porch in Terlingua Texas, TJ is right at home.
Made Possible By
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Izabella’s Learning Center
Silver Sponsors
Edward Jones-Jake Wood
Special Sponsors
Barnett Construction
Custom Screen Printers
Thomas Wicks, DPM
Freebirds Bail Bonds
Miller Glass
Spanky Robinson
Pratt Family