Backstreet, based in the North Carolina Blue Ridge of Wilkes, Alleghany and Caldwell Counties, has been performing their eclectic mix of bluegrass and acoustic roots music since 1985. The 5-member band includes Jeff Pardue (fiddle, banjo, accordion), Randy Gambill (mandolin, guitar), Keith Oliver (guitar), Joe Hannebach (bass), and Roger Miller (guitar, mandolin, banjo).

The band's extensive repertoire is influenced by bluegrass, old-time, folk, western swing, blues, and Celtic music to name just a few styles.