The Earl Scruggs Center invites you to a special evening of bluegrass music celebrating the life, legacy, and lasting influence of Earl Scruggs. The 2026 Remembering Earl concert will feature Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, with our friends and longtime favorites, Darin and Brooke Aldridge.
This annual concert is the Earl Scruggs Center’s primary fundraising event and plays a vital role in supporting our work throughout the year. Proceeds help make it possible to bring live music, educational programming, engaging exhibits, and meaningful community experiences to audiences of all ages.
Together, these celebrated artists create a night that honors tradition, community, and the music Earl helped shape—music that continues to connect generations and inspire new listeners.
Tickets are available for the concert, and VIP packages may also be purchased. VIP ticketholders are invited to continue the celebration at the Earl Scruggs Center with an Encore After Party following the show, featuring food, drinks, music, and a great time shared with fellow supporters and artists.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Concert Venue: Crest High School Auditorium (800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152)
Encore After Party Venue: Earl Scruggs Center (103 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150)
