Sierra Hull | Cookout Concert Series

KC TURNER PRESENTS 

SIERRA HULL

+ SCOTT GATES

13th Annual COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES

HOPMONK NOVATO OUTDOOR VENUE

Sponsored by JAMBAR

MOSTLY STANDING ON GROUND LEVEL

LIMITED SEATING ON LAWN & TOP OF HILL

ALL AGES

ABOUT:

Sierra Hull is a virtuoso mandolinist, a six-time Grammy-nominated artist, and a groundbreaking songwriter. Recognized for her acclaimed albums A Tip Toe High Wire (2025), 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she’s also a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year - the first woman to ever receive this honor. A pioneer in acoustic music, Hull has performed on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House. Her artistry has earned praise and collaboration with legends like Alison Krauss, Béla Fleck, Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, and Billy Strings. Hailing from Byrdstown, Tennessee, Hull’s innovative sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass yet continually pushes boundaries.

Now, with A Tip Toe High Wire, her fifth studio album, Hull steps into a new chapter of independence. Following her departure from longtime label Rounder Records, this marks her first album in five years. Fully embracing creative freedom, Hull takes complete control of the studio and focuses on songwriting.

“Coming off a long-term record deal, I wanted to make some music without too many outside voices,” Hull explains. “When you look at how much I’ve toured and how busy my world has been, it was important for me to just get settled - to make sure the time I released it felt like the right moment.”

The album reflects Hull’s journey of self-discovery and her drive to grow as an artist. “There’s always a new mountain to climb, in terms of becoming more proficient as a player, singer, or writer,” she says. “And that’s where life experience in the world and the way things surround you come into the music and the storytelling.”

A Tip Toe High Wire is a balancing act - one foot rooted in tradition and the other pushing creative boundaries. It transitions seamlessly from bold, dynamic tracks like “Boom” and “Let’s Go” to soft, acoustic pieces like “Haven Hill” and “Spitfire,” and whirlwind instrumentals such as “E Tune” and “Lord, That’s A Long Way.”

The album recently received 4 GRAMMY nominations for Best Bluegrass Album, Best Americana Performance (“Boom”), Best American Roots Song (“Spitfire”) and Best Instrumental Composition (“Lord, That’s A Long Way”).

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EVENT INFO:

Q: Is this show outdoors?

A: Yes. This event is held in HopMonk Novato's outdoor concert venue.

Q: Are kids allowed?

A: The shows are all ages. Kids need a ticket to attend. No babies in arms.

Q: Is there seating?

A: Seating is limited and is first come. You're allowed a LOW-BACK chair in the lawn section. At the top of the hillside section there is table seating that is first come. We recommend arriving at the time doors open. Some shows are open dance floor/standing room only while others are mostly seated. Varies from show to show.

Q: Is there parking?

A: Parking is free and there is plenty of it.

NO PETS

NO COOLERS

NO BACKPACKS

NO OUTSIDE FOOD

NO UMBRELLAS