I’ll be playing in the Madison area this Saturday (August 2), backing up Deanna Veragona at the Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival. Deanna is stepping in to fill the void left by Hazel Dickens who, sadly, has fallen ill and is unable to perform. New Lost City Rambler Mike Seeger will be performing earlier in the evening, as will several former Bluegrass Boys.

The emcees for the show are interesting as well: Tom Martin-Erickson, a Wisconsin Public Radio host who has been kind to Tangleweed in the past, and Bill Malone, author of the best comprehensive history of country music, Country Music USA.

Deanna has made a lot of interesting music over the years. In addition to her solo work, she was a founding member of Lambchop, and has collaborated with the Silos, Paul Burch, Bobby Bare Jr., and host of other notable folks.

All of us, by the way, are huge Hazel Dickens fans, and wish her a speedy recovery.