With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. Following an extended 50th anniversary tour, the ensemble ...

For nearly six decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been a cornerstone of Americana music, releasing award-winning albums and beloved classics like “Mr. Bojangles” and “Fishin’ In the Dark.” Now, ...

Do what you love and you will find the reward, says Nitty Gritty Dirt Band keyboardist Bob Carpenter. “You have to love playing music, and you have to be willing to just take it at that without ...

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is a band that evokes memories of the good times. From Fishin’ In the Dark, Mr. Bojangles, and An American Dream, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been creating music for ...

Bob Carpenter needed no reminding that the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s scheduled performance in Mankato last June had been canceled. “No, absolutely. Because we sat in the hotel — it was outdoors and ...