Dan Crary Tickets

Dan Crary is a seminal figure in bluegrass guitar, widely regarded as a pioneer of flatpicked technique that helped restore the lead role of the guitar in bluegrass ensembles. As a founder of influential groups and a prolific recording artist, Crary’s work spans decades, collaborations, and award-winning performances. This page highlights his biography, discography, and upcoming appearances. We’ve got you covered for reliable ticket access to Dan Crary shows across the country.

From co-founding The Bluegrass Alliance in the late 1960s to forming BCH with Byron Berline and John Hickman, Crary’s innovations helped shape modern bluegrass guitar. He contributed to the California ensemble that earned IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year in 1992, 1993, and 1994, and his album Thunderation earned an Indie award for Best String Instrumental Album from NAIRD. His latest solo project, Renaissance Of The Steel String Guitar (2003), sits among a rich catalog of collaborative works through 2002. When you’re ready to catch Crary live, secure your seats for 2025 tour stops like Caspar Community Center on Feb 15 and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on Jun 29. Check Dan Crary’s official site for more updates and direct ticket links.