The highly skilled Bluegrass Tradition, hailing from the Halifax area, will proudly represent Nova Scotia at the 2025 edition of the Evangeline Bluegrass Festival July 11-13 in Abram-Village, PEI!
Bluegrass Tradition, which was founded by Trevor Boutilier and Karen DeCoste, has been performing since 2015 and is dedicated to the traditional bluegrass music they love. The band has won many awards including Band of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year and Gospel Performance of the Year at the East Coast Bluegrass Music Awards.
Trevor was awarded the Mandolin Master award and has won Male Vocalist, while Karen has earned the Female Vocalist Master award , as well as Bass Player and Composer of the year awards.
Ryan Dillman has been playing music since he was 8 years old. He has won many awards including the Banjo Master award. Ryan led the successful band Shadow River for many years and his influences are deeply rooted in traditional bluegrass music.
Andrew Kent is a versatile fiddler and is a well-known performer, session musician, and teacher. He has performed all over the world including a performance for the royal family and prime ministers. Andrew is also a long-time fiddler at the Calgary Stampede grandstand show.
The band invites everyone to “Sit back and relax as you are transported to a simpler time with memories of the past while you listen to familiar music and sounds from Bluegrass Tradition!” In the photo, from left, are Andrew Kent, Trevor Boutilier, Karen DeCoste and Ryan Dillman.