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Fort Desolation Fest 2026 Lineup
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About Fort Desolation Fest 2026
September 24 – 26, 2026
Cougar Ridge
650 E Cougar Ridge Rd, Torrey, UTGet directions
fortdesolation.com
Fort Desolation Fest is Utah’s premier outdoor music festival, set in stunning red-rock country just outside Capitol Reef National Park. See some of the best Americana ar...
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Artist bio
A rowdy band of ski bums and hippies first brought together by a common love of snow, fun, and bluegrass in the shadows of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys have been spreading the gospel of whiskey and chickens since 2015. The infectious energy and enthusiasm of their live shows quickly garnered them a loyal following in the Intermountain West.
Led by vocalist Katia "Pixie" Racine, this group of lifelong musicians -- Ben Weiss (mandolin, vocals), Andrew Nelson (guitar, vocals), Zach Downes (bass), and Amanda Grapes (fiddle, vocals)-- together blend elements of pop, punk, jazz, and funk with classic bluegrass to create their unique style, dubbed "Partygrass".
Read MoreLed by vocalist Katia "Pixie" Racine, this group of lifelong musicians -- Ben Weiss (mandolin, vocals), Andrew Nelson (guitar, vocals), Zach Downes (bass), and Amanda Grapes (fiddle, vocals)-- together blend elements of pop, punk, jazz, and funk with classic bluegrass to create their unique style, dubbed "Partygrass".
Genres:Folk, Progressive Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Punkgrass, Partygrass, Newgrass
Band Members: Andrew Nelson-Guitar/Vocals/Banjo, Katia Racine-Vocals/Percussion, Zach Downes-Bass/Vocals, Amanda B. Grapes-Fiddle/Vocals, Ben Weiss-Guitar/Vocals/Mandolin
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

