This is joyous Bluegrass summer entertainment at its BEST with the comedy and blazing instrumentals of THE DAVID MAYFIELD Parade – as the charismatic songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist David Mayfield with his band of virtuosic instrumentalists, Stephen Moore, Keith and Ryan Wallen and Graham Bell, return to Lincoln Hall in Foxburg on the beautiful Allegheny on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM with showmanship unequaled in contemporary bluegrass.
With powerful and poignant song-writing from their new album, “GO HOME and GO BIG“, the charismatic and comedic songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist David Mayfield and and his stellar musicians – multi-award winning Steven Moore on 5-string banjo, Keith Wallen on mandolin, Ryan Wallen on resonator guitar and Graham Bell on upright bass – will get your toes a tapping with music from their new album. And their comedy will put a smile on your face – and maybe even give you a belly laugh or two!
ARCA audience favorites, they are back after two SOLD OUT performances in Lincoln Hall and after their entertaining and outrageously FUN performance in ARCA’s Bluegrass Mini-Fest outdoors at RiverStone Estate last summer.
Praised by Bluegrass Today, “Without a doubt, one of the most kinetic and entertaining live shows on the bluegrass scene,” The David Mayfield Parade builds on their solid roots as virtuosic musicians, combining that bluegrass background with indie folk and rock and David’s trademark humor and showmanship.
If you love CLOSE BLUEGRASS VOCAL HARMONY and especially the a cappella singing sections – you will LOVE this tenderhearted song written by David Mayfield.
In Foxburg, they’ll be performing works from their newly released album “Go Big & Go Home” with signature virtuosic instrumentals and refreshing song-writing from both David Mayfield with his “Face Your Life” and resonator guitarist, Ryan Wallen’s “Daytime Moon.”
Spirit Magazine described David as “this abundantly bearded multi- instrumentalist/songwriter impresses with a sound on the cutting edge of indie folk- rock” and the Nashville Scene said, “A massively skilled picker and singer with a knack for stagecraft.”
PLUS David has a gift for going for deep meaning and touching the heart in his more traditional bluegrass writing, such as “Blacksmith at Bull Run.”
Anyone who has seen David Mayfield perform with his Parade has caught the charisma, heart, comedy – and his song-writing mix of bluegrass, folk and rock – and will be coming back for more!
As a songwriter, David’s tunes range from lyrically haunting to gritty and funky with their eclectic roots – and his lyrics from rich and touching to piercing and thought-provoking. That combined with his rare, audience-delighting showmanship, The Boston Globe described as, “A dynamic combination of music and comedy worthy of a traveling vaudeville act.”
A frequent host of West Virginia Mountain Stage on NPR Music and hailed by The Independent as “…the wild man of Americana” – ARCA Executive Director John Soroka says of Mayfield’s musicianship, energy and physical showmanship: “Think of him as the Mick Jagger of Bluegrass – but with a country-down-home goodness.” Unique & Unforgettable…
Concluding his last two SOLD OUT performances in Lincoln Hall, David Mayfield led the band into the audience where they serenaded ARCA’s bluegrass lovers up-close-and-personal in the center aisle – and then led the audience out to the patio, where they performed several tunes as the audience left Lincoln Hall – and lingered for the “after-show”.
This is world class virtuosity and comedy and ALL-AMERICANA Bluegrass entertainment right here in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall – AND out on the patio!
THIS CONCERT IS SELLING OUT – so please reserve early!
Tickets are Adults $25, Students $5 and ARCA Member discount $20
Call to Reserve at 724-659-3153 to pay by cash or check at the door.
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME – if we aren’t completely SOLD OUT!
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Doors open at 7:00 PM.
About The David Mayfield Parade
Ohio-based Americana singer/songwriter David Mayfield has deep roots in the bluegrass and folk scenes. The Kent, OH native grew up playing bass and touring with his family’s bluegrass band and as a teenager, established himself as a hot picker and collecting national awards for his dexterity and deft flat-picking style on guitar and mandolin.
David’s knack for colorful performances was evident as a backing player in his sister Jessica Lea Mayfield’s band including their appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” He oozed personality on stage – a trait that makes him a natural frontman. He took his skills and personality when he joined the bluegrass outfit Cadillac Sky, playing sold out shows with British folk revivalists Mumford and Sons.
Around then Mayfield began writing songs after hearing artists like Randy Newman and Simon & Garfunkel. Encouraged by his sister Jessica, & friend Seth Avett, to record his original material, Mayfield did just that, to much acclaim. Since that time he has toured almost non-stop. Conscious of not just being a musician, but an entertainer – something his father instilled in him in the family band – he certainly makes an impression live. But it’s the strength of his songwriting and musicianship, combined with that charm and personality that keep audiences consistently lining up to join the parade.
Bring your all the blue grass and gospel loving friends you know to experience the humor and entertaining bluegrass of the David Mayfield Parade right here in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall where every seat in the house is up close and personal.
ARIVE EARLY & EXPLORE FOXBURG!
Plan to Make a Day of it in beautiful Foxburg!
Stop by the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop and to shop for that special gift from the first floor offerings of talented Cooperative Artists from the region and for the exhibit Artisans 3: Jewelry, Photography & Watercolors featuring Susan Ferrandiz, Jeweler; RBG Cooperative Artist and Photographer Dennis Keyes; and Angela Hardwick, watercolorist.
The exhibit runs weekends July 11 – August 17 with an Opening Reception Sunday, August 10, 4 – 6 PM, after the concert of pianist Svetlana Smolina at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall.
An exhibit of jewelry, watercolors and photography interweaving visions of color, patterns and light from nature, inspired by the richness of world cultures from their travels – Susan Ferrandiz living in Latin American and Asia, Angela Hardwick’s gardens in her native England and from world travel, and Dennis Keyes’ exploration of the culture of Mexico and fascination with the mythology of myriad cultures.
Before the concert enjoy a walk along the Allegheny River trail or rent bicycles or have a pontoon ride with Foxburg Tours.
Have supper before the concert at the Allegheny Grille with seating on the deck overlooking the Allegheny River – or in their dining room with a stunning river view.
Or for more casual fare, at Foxburg Pizza with salads, sandwiches and pizza… try their pizza of the month or ask them for their Meat Lover’s Pizza or their Chicken Alfredo Pizza! Beer sold.
Save time to enjoy wine tasting and or enjoy a bottle of wine on their patio at the newly renovated Foxburg Wine Cellars.
Plan to make it a refreshing weekend in the newly remodeled and elegant Foxburg Inn.
About David Mayfield
“A massively skilled picker and singer with a knack for stagecraft.” Blurt
Ohio-based Americana singer/songwriter David Mayfield has deep roots in the bluegrass and folk scenes. The Kent native grew up playing bass and touring with his family’s bluegrass band, later embracing guitar and mandolin as a teenager and earning national awards for his deft flatpicking style.
Performing with and producing with his sister Jessica Lea Mayfield, in 2007 David joined the progressive bluegrass group Cadillac Sky and began writing his own material. After three records with Cadillac Sky, he released his own album under the name the David Mayfield Parade. The album boasted a dark, gritty Americana sound that incorporated elements of rock and country. The group’s fiery, aggressive sound infuriated many traditionalists, but won them a hardcore following of younger fans and landed them gigs alongside acts like Mumford & Sons and the Avett Brothers.
Around this time, Mayfield began writing his own material and after three records with Cadillac Sky, released his own album under the name the David Mayfield Parade. The album boasted a dark, gritty Americana sound that incorporated elements of rock and country.
He continued to write and improve his dynamic stage performances, releasing Good Man Down in 2013 and Strangers to much acclaim in 2014, partnered with Compass Records. His first album with Compass, was proclaimed a tour de force, stretching from the avant-garde to Mayfield’s musical roots, which are buried deep in the bluegrass tradition from a childhood of touring with his family’s band.