John Cowan with Darin & Brooke Aldridge

Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 4pm

General Admission $40
SCAC Member $30

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The Arts Place of Stokes
502 Main St
Danbury, NC 27016

The collaboration creates a dynamic musical experience that bridges traditional bluegrass roots and progressive Americana sounds. Cowan’s powerful, soulful tenor complements the Aldridges’ pristine harmonies and deep connection to mountain music.

The Collaborative Sound

The pairing is characterized by a shared commitment to musical excellence, spanning a repertoire of classic country, bluegrass standards, gospel, and contemporary material. The combined talent showcases John Cowan’s legendary lead vocal & musicianship along with Darin Aldridge’s instrumental prowess and production sensibilities, Brooke Aldridge’s award-winning vocals and together they are a powerhouse.

Key Collaborators

– Darin & Brooke Aldridge: A highly-regarded bluegrass duo celebrated for their close harmonies and connection to North Carolina musical traditions. Brooke Aldridge is a four-time consecutive winner of the IBMA “Female Vocalist of the Year” award. Darin Aldridge is a gifted singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, as well as a former member of the Country Gentlemen.

– John Cowan: An iconic figure in progressive bluegrass, best known as the lead vocalist and bass player for the New Grass Revival. His career includes time with The Doobie Brothers, and he is an inductee into the Bluegrass Hall Of Fame.

Collaborative Highlights

The musicians have collaborated on several projects, including:

– Recorded Music: Cowan provided guest vocals on the Darin & Brooke Aldridge album Faster & Father and the upcoming Gospel Project .

– Live Performances: They have performed together at venues such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Red Hat Amphitheatre, a tour to Prague and the collaboration was featured as an “IBMA Moment of the Month.”

– Television Appearances: The trio appeared on PBS’s David Holt’s State of Music and Song of The Mountains..