with Opening Act Contraband
July 25, 7:30PM at Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park
Tickets, $25 to $35, are available online.
Rhonda Vincent’s destination was determined long before she even realized it. Bluegrass being the family business, waking up each morning to the sounds of music, and spending each afternoon and evening playing the music her family plotted as their destination before she was even born. Now dubbed the “The NEW Queen of Bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal, Vincent leads The Rage singing with a renewed quality that reflects a relaxed yet refined performer. Her mandolin style tingles through tunes, defining a distinct player, who can show her stuff or support her band mates to build the foundation for one of the most popular groups of today’s generation of bluegrass music.
In 2009, Rhonda Vincent moves toward her destination in life with exciting changes by introducing new music and new members. “Destination Life,” their newest album available June 16, presents the bluegrass queen and her court, at the top of their game, and the greatest edition of The Rage formed to date.
Watch the video for "Heartbreakers Alibi"
Reno's Contraband opens the show with their mix of Celtic, rock and bluegrass music. The group includes: Michael Daines, acoustic guitar and vocals; Chris DiPaolo, resonator guitar and vocals; Henry Hicks, fiddle and bagpipe; Gary Johnson, drums and percussion; Phil Keller, bass guitar; and, Norm Young, mandolin and vocals.
More About Rhonda Vincent and The Rage
Destination Life features only Rhonda and her Rage members showing off the multitude of talents, musically and vocally and raising the bluegrass bar to a higher echelon. Each member singing on a variety of songs with various combinations and contributing music tailored to their talents. Rhonda Vincent and The Rage project a new vigor with passionately delivered songs by award winning musicians:
Hunter Berry begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage -- featured on fiddle and mandolin. He lends his unique vocal style to the newly penned “I Heard My Saviour Calling Me.” 
Mickey Harris cumulatively begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage – Mickey is featured on acoustic bass and brings a new instrument to The Rage sound with a WEBER Resophonic Guitar. He also lends his high-tenor harmony on many cuts.
Ben Helson is a relative newcomer to the bluegrass world. Born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, toured with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, while simultaneously attending Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ben leaves listeners spell bound with his expressive guitar work and vocal prowess; matching the 7-Time Female Vocalist of the Year note for note, as their voices blend beautifully together on the waltzing ballad “Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do”.
Aaron McDaris moves to the forefront as one of the top banjo players in bluegrass today, as he fingers his way throughout the project with innovative interplay on both banjo and 3-finger style guitar. His rich vocals are a warm addition to the trios on “I Can Make Him Whisper” and “Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories”; and complete the gospel ensemble with his step-out bass vocal.
Watch a live performance of "When Angels Sing"