Adrienne Young & Little Sadie

Cadillac Sky

Cadillac Sky

Jubilee showcases the talents of relative newcomers to the bluegrass scene: Adrienne Young & Little Sadie, followed by Cadillac Sky. The program airs Wednesday, May 14 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and Saturday, May 17 at 11/10 p.m. CT on KET2.

Three critically acclaimed albums and exciting performances around the country have introduced audiences to the unique sound of Adrienne Young & Little Sadie. The group combines old-time string band sensibilities with modern pop overtones. On the program, they perform a heartfelt rendition of “Hills and Hollers” and the upbeat title track from their newest CD, Room to Grow. Band members include Young, vocals/guitar; Landon Fishburne, guitar; Oliver Craven, fiddle; Andy Thacker, mandolin; and Peter Bitenc, bass.

Cadillac Sky’s brand of contemporary bluegrass blends tradition and innovation, combining classic bluegrass elements with contemporary styles and sounds. They kick off their set with the rollicking “Can’t Trust the Weatherman.” Band members are Bryan Simpson, mandolin/vocals; Matt Menefee, banjo; Mike Jump, guitar/vocals; Ross Holmes, fiddle/vocals; and Andy Moritz, bass/vocals. Cadillac Sky’s new CD is titled Blind Man Walking.

Jubilee is a KET production, distributed to public television stations nationwide. The series is directed by Nick Helton and produced by Duncan Hart. Nancy Carpenter is executive producer. More information about Jubilee is available at www.ket.org/jubilee.