Music has always had a place in the life of the Church. It lifts hearts to God, binds communities together, and expresses joy in the Gospel. At this year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, we are blessed to welcome the Hillbilly Thomists, the Dominican friars’ bluegrass band, for a live concert immediately following the Pilgrimage on September 27, 2025.

The Hillbilly Thomists blend traditional bluegrass, folk, and Americana with lyrics inspired by Scripture and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Their music has inspired listeners across the world and shows that joy in Christ can be expressed in every genre.

A Glimpse of What’s to Come

To give you a taste of what awaits in Washington this September, we’ve shared several full-song recordings from the 2024 Hillbilly Thomists concert at the Basilica.

Join Us in 2025

The concert will take place at Catholic University of America Mall next to the Basilica in Washington, D.C., directly after the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage concludes. We invite you to celebrate with us through music and prayer in this unique evening of joy and fellowship.

Mark your calendars now:

• Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Hillbilly Thomists Concert: Immediately following the Pilgrimage

Support the Pilgrimage

The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage and the Hillbilly Thomists concert are made possible by the generosity of benefactors who support our mission of preaching through word, music, and devotion to Our Lady. Learn more about how you can support the pilgrimage here.