The Seldom Scene and Dry Branch Fire Squad

The Seldom Scene and Dry Branch Fire Squad bring their long-running bluegrass sounds to The Birchmere. Both groups are known for their traditional approach to the genre, with The Seldom Scene celebrating decades of influential playing and Dry Branch Fire Squad maintaining a strong connection to classic bluegrass harmonies and instrumentation. This pairing offers a solid evening of established acoustic music. This double bill takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026, at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. The venue is known for its intimate listening room atmosphere, which suits the nuanced playing of these two bands. It's a good night for anyone interested in the foundational sounds of bluegrass music.