Frigid temperatures, dangerous, icy roads — not even these deter. As last week proved, there’s little that can cool the DMV’s fervor for bluegrass and specifically the warmth it exudes for a man who’s brought the music to so many: Del McCoury.

In what’s become the performing arts center’s most anticipated winter-time tradition, The Barns at Wolf Trap hosted the Del McCoury Band in a series of concerts this past week. The lauded ensemble performed five shows across six nights and showcased decade-specific sets to the delight of a packed house each evening.

It kicked off Jan. 21 with an evening devoted to songs from the 1960s, followed by a night of ‘70s-specific works on Wednesday. After a break on Thursday night, Del and his trusty crew performed three straight nights, celebrating songs from the ‘80s on Friday night, the ‘90s on Saturday, and wrapping up Sunday with a focus on the 2000s.