Hazel at 100: Della Mae with Laurie Lewis and Alice Gerrard

In the 100-year anniversary of her birth, the late Hazel Dickens’ pioneering musical legacy will be celebrated by her former duo partner Alice Gerrard, along with some of the leading women of bluegrass, Laurie Lewis and Della Mae.In a career spanning more than 50 years, Alice Gerrard has known, learned from, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats, and has earned worldwide respect for her own important contributions to the music. Gerrard is known for her groundbreaking collaboration with Hazel Dickens during the 60s and 70s when the duo produced four classic albums that have influenced scores of young women singers. For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. Della Mae is a Grammy-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith, and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn.