Trish Imbrogno (Trish Plays Bass): Ligonier Valley Bluegrass Festival 2026 // Black-Eyed Suzies

Two sets with the Black-Eyed Suzies -- 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Ligonier Valley Bluegrass Festival is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of bluegrass through outstanding musicianship, local craftsmanship, and good old-fashioned family fun. Set in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, our festival brings together talented performers, skilled artisans, and welcoming community vibes to create an unforgettable experience for all ages. Whether you're here for the toe-tapping tunes or just a great time with loved ones, our mission is to honor tradition, support creativity, and keep the joy of bluegrass alive for generations to come. Trish began her bass studies at the age of 14 in the public school system with violinist and orchestra director Beverly Schmidt. She continued her studies at Duquesne University under the tutelage of Jeffrey Turner, (Retired Principal Bass, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra). She has also been a student of Curtis Burris (Retired National Symphony), Patricia Dougherty (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra), Missy Raines (Missy Raines & Allegheny), David McLaughlin (Johnson Mountain Boys) and Alan Bartram (Del McCoury Band). Trish has served as a section member of the California Philharmonic, World Civic, and Butler (PA) Symphony Orchestras, and has had the good fortune to play the stages of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Avery Fisher (now David Gefffen) Hall, Heinz Hall, and Carnegie Hall (NYC). After nearly 25 years of orchestral playing, Trish hung up her concert blacks, pulled on a pair of cowboy boots and hasn’t looked back. Her training in Bach, Beethoven and Mozart laid the perfect foundation to tackle the intricate counterpoint of bluegrass music. Trish is well versed in bluegrass, country, and American folk music and has become one of the most highly sought-after upright bassists in the Western Pennsylvania region. Trish is a member of Sweaty Already String Band, Molly Alphabet Band, Moose Lodge Revival, The Grass Gals and Grant Street Grifters. She ha