Appalachian FireHendersonville, NCBeginning it fifth season of performing, Appalachian Fire continues to bring high energy picking, tight harmony, and great entertainment value for the whole family. They are available for all occasions and are "at home" whether at your wedding, your church, your backyard BBQ, or gracing the stage of large auditoriums. Each show brings a mixture of bluegrass standards, instrumentals, gospel , and originals. They have the versatility of material and sound equipment to suit any occasion and venue. And as always, they continue to build on a reputation of dependability, professionalism, and integrity. VideoWebsitedwayne.durham@yahoo.com828-777-2365
Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow GaugeAsheville, NCAshleigh started out playing music with her family when she was young. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston she had the opportunity to hone her bass skills while discovering her love of songwriting. She has performed live on XM radio, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, The Berklee Performance Center and in countless bars and clubs in New England, Colorado's Front Range, and all over the South East. Joined by her sister, Jessica Weatherly, this group has unparalleled family harmonies, in addition to the masterful instrumentals of Banjoist, James Weatherly, and Mandolinlist, Matt Purinton. While rooted in tradition, Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow Gauge bring a fresh, young, and energetic perspective to the music, drawing in traditionalists and new listeners alike. VideoWebsitenarrowgaugebluegrass@gmail.com
BackstreetWilkes County, NCBackstreet, 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.VideoWebsiterogervmiller@att.net828.726-1700

Balsam RangeHaywood County, NCThe members of BALSAM RANGE are Buddy Melton, Tim Surrett, Marc Pruett, Caleb Smith and Darren Nicholson. Each one of these men have extensive music credentials, and each brings a well-rounded, unique contribution to the fresh sound of this new bluegrass band. Bluegrass says a lot of what this band is about, but equally important are the aspects of Gospel and Country Music. All the fellows in the band grew up in the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian South, surrounded by culture and heritage steeped in traditions of The Grand Ole Opry as well as the important influences of the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads, Western songs and tunes written by the band members themselves. VideoWebsiteBalsamRange@hotmail.com828.506-9357
The Bluegrass Lumber CompanyAsheville, NCThe Bluegrass Lumber Company is the sound of the mountains and valleys of South Appalachia. With driving rhythms and resounding harmonies, this bluegrass express rolls down the tracks singing the songs of our heritage and paving the way for the future of bluegrass music. The band consists of four of the south's finest young musicians: A New Hampshire native, Kevin Scanlon moved to Asheville in 2005 to delve deeper into the sounds of the banjo and bluegrass.VideoWebsitethebluegrasslumberco@gmail.com
Bobby and Blue Ridge TraditionAsheville, NCBobby and Blue Ridge Tradition is an exciting five-piece bluegrass band that plays a unique mix of traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass music. The band’s style is clearly not your standard run-of-the-mill bluegrass. The band has a knack for developing some great original songs that are built around the group’s sound. If you’re into the classics, Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition also performs a heapin’ helping of them, from Bill Monroe to the Stanley Brothers to Flatt & Scruggs, in a style that takes the eternal classic bluegrass sound to the next level. The band is fearless when it comes to crossover material, arranging songs from the likes of Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Newgrass Revival and many others into the well-defined framework of the band’s distinct styling, making each song sound like it was written just for them.Websiteinfo@blueridgetradition.com828.606-5108
Carolina BlueBrevard, NCCarolina Blue has many qualities that make them unique. The basis of their success lies in old-fashioned hard work. All five band members pull together their creative ideas to form their own variety of bluegrass music. Every member takes a turn singing lead and showcasing their abilities. Their live shows include a lot of dynamic bluegrass that has evolved with the genuine bluegrass dream.Websitecarolinablueband@yahoo.com828.553.4677
Darren Nicholson BandHaywood County, NCHard-driving bluegrass band featuring some not only some of the top talent in the region but in the bluegrass industry. They don't play often but when they do you'll be glad you went.WebsiteMountainShadowsMusic@gmail.com517.281-1374
Dehlia LowAsheville, NCDehlia Low came together- as many bands in Asheville do- through the rich local bluegrass jam scene. Anya moved to town, and after Stacy heard her sing at a jam at a favorite local bar, Jack of the Wood, she knew they had to sing together. They started working out some songs, loved the sound and the process and recruited Aaron to play the dobro. This developed and Scott came along to fill out the low end on the bass. Bryan moved to town, played at the Jack of the Wood jam, and Dehlia Low snatched him right up for our first gig before anyone else could lay claim to him. We've been gigging locally in the Asheville area and in the Southeast ever since. VideoWebsiteinfo@macro-management.com828.252-3678
High WindyBlack Mountain, NCNamed for the sweeping ridgeline that runs from Swannanoa to Black Mountain in Western North Carolina, the High Windy Band is one of the area's fastest-rising groups. First Place Winners of the 2005 North Carolina State Bluegrass Competition.VideoWebsitebooking@highwindyband.com828.215-6253
Hominy Valley BoysWaynesville, NCIn the fall of 2003, Ben and Mike Rathbone were asked to play at the Mountain State Fair in Asheville, NC. They needed someone to help play in the band. They called the boys, Cliff And Matt Wright, and they were happy to join. Ben left the band in 2007 to spend more time with his new bride Wendy, and his kids. Ronnie West and Justin Trull were added. The rest is history.....they enjoy playing and having fun and they compliment each other in lots of ways.Websitemichael@hominyvalleyboys.com828.550-2287
The Idle Time BandTaylorsville, NCWebsite828-446-1592
Leftover Bluegrass BandBoone, NCLocated in Boone, NC, LeftOver Bluegrass plays a mixture of bluegrass, gospel and the occasional Old Time song. They have played at venues in Western North Carolina, Tennessee and Eastern Virginia.Website828.297.2076
Linville CreekBoone, NCWe are a new bluegrass located in western N.C. We play both traditional and progressive bluegrass along with traditional gospel music. We are available for parties, shows, weddings, etc.Websiteinfo@linvillecreekbluegrass.com828-262-3765
Lonesome Road BandMills River, NC"Great acoustic music" is the statement that best describes the music of The Lonesome Road Band. Their repertoire consists of everything from Bill Monroe's "My Sweet Blue Eyed Darlin'" to the Moody Blues' "Nights In White Satin". Satin". The group's haunting, bluegrass inspired harmonies stir the souls of even the most mundane listeners. Their approach to the music they perform is undeniably top shelf. The vocals are up front with lead and supporting harmonies weaving effortlessly. Their vocals blend so well that it is difficult to tell who is singing each part. VideoWebsitetravelinangel51@yahoo.com828.891-1342
The Moore Brothers , NCJacob is a thirteen year old that enjoys playing the mandolin, fiddle, banjo and guitar. He currently studies the mandolin with Wayne Benson of III rd Tyme Out and the fiddle Greg Luck. Isaac is an eight year old that plays the mandolin and studies the guitar with Reggie Harris, of the Harris Brothers. Together they play in a band, The Moore Brothers Band, which also includes dad, Jeff Moore on the rhythm guitar, Richard Penland on lead guitar and Mark Davis on the bass. The Moore Brothers Band is based in the North Carolina foothills. They all love to perform bluegrass,gospel, blues and spread lots of smiles. Both Jacob and Isaac were selected to participate in the "Kids on Bluegrass" program at the International Bluegrass Music Association's Fan Fest in Nashville, TN in 2009 and 2010. They released their first CD in Feb 2010 and it was ranked 45th in the WNCW's listeners top 100 bluegrass poll of 2010. The Moore Brothers Band won first place in the bluegrass band competition at the WNC State Fair in 2010. The Moore Brothers Band performs throughout the Southeast and would love to play for your event!VideoWebsitecontactus@moorebrothersband.com828.310-9579
The NeighborsLenoir, NC"The Neighbors" have been performing together off and on for more than 10 years and have evolved in terms of musicianship and personnel several times. Originally, the group began as informal picking sessions in one another's living rooms and on front porches. What began as a means to express a passion for acoustic music has grown to the dynamic, energetic group that is "The Neighbors." VideoWebsitebjhenson@charter.net828.754-5505
Paul's Creek BandAsheville, NC A popular group formed on the banks of Paul's Creek in Asheville, N.C., they appear at many of the events in the region including MerleFest, Fines Creek, the Lake Eden Arts Festival, Asheville's Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Stecoah Valley Performing Art Center, Morganton Center for the Performing Arts and many more. The group is rooted in traditional sounds but stretches from bluegrass to old time, mountain music, early country and originals. The focus is singing and harmonies, old songs and original music with danceabilty and high energy fun thrown in. Mountain stories scatter through the show as they connect to the audience with songs, guitar, banjo, fiddle, upright bass, harmonica and feet. Carol Rifkin's voice shines on everything from Carter family songs to her originals. An award winning singer, guitar player and recording artist, she's a veteran touring artist and danced with Tommy Jarrell, Bill Monroe, Doc and Merle Watson (and now Doc and David Holt) and many more. Co-host of WNCW's (88.7fm) "This Old Porch", more than 1,000 of her stories about music and more have been published. She's a skilled songwriter as well and wrote four of the original songs on the group's newest CD. Asheville native Jamie Soesbee grew up watching his dad and uncle play bass; it was natural he'd wind up touring internationally as a bass player. Related to legendary singer Jimmy Rogers (Rogers stayed at Jamie's grandmother's home while in Asheville); Jamie lends fine harmony and lead vocals to the mix. Paul's Creek core sound is Carol and Jamie's vocals but usually includes both banjo and fiddle and can work as a trio too. Recently they have hosted legendary fiddler Arvil Freeman, Tim Gardner, Lyndsay Pruett and Josh Goforth on stage, banjo players Troy Harrison and now George Buckner have spent time at Paul's Creek too,,,, The group can do everything from a large concert w sound, production and engineering provided to to a square dance with Carol calling and teaching clogging or a singing session in front of the fireplace. VideoWebsitepaulscreek@gmail.com828.231-9018
QuarterHouseBrevard, NCQuarterHouse is a quick-paced, hard-driving group of North Carolina natives that offer a mixture of traditional, old-time and progressive bluegrass, interspersed with bits of country, rock, blues and folk music.

Anita Bishop plays guitar and is an immensely talented vocalist whose voice is clear and expressive, driving at times - sweet at others. On mandolin and acoustic guitar is John Bishop, who also alternates on lead vocals, and adds to the unique vocal structure of the band. Drew Bishop lays down savvy fiddle and mandolin licks, as well as adds to the family vocal harmony. Greg Trollinger completes the lead instrumentalist section of the band with his red-hot, dynamic banjo style. Harold Lynch, on acoustic bass, comprises the harmonic foundation of the band's sound.

The band has been together since the spring of 1992. They performed for three seasons at Carowinds Theme Park, and have played for events such as Bele Chere in Asheville, Charlotte's First Night and Best of Charlotte, as well as a variety of stage settings from town festivals, university functions, corporate and private gatherings, restaurants and music festivals. Websitequarterhouse.bluegrass@yahoo.com 828.989-7222
Ric Ledford and Reems Creek Incident Asheville, NCFour guys who love nothing more than playing music for the enjoyment of others. We are available for private parties, wedding receptions, pig pickin's, and any other event that may require 4 ugly men playing bluegrass music! We have instruments and aren't afraid to use them. We do a wide variaty of traditional tunes, newer bluegrass tunes and original tunes written by the band members.VideoWebsiteelrock66@gmail.com(828) 665-7470
Rye Holler BoysBryson City, NCThe Rye Holler Boys Bluegrass and Gospel Band consists of Alan King age 16 Banjo and Vocals, his younger brother Adam King age 14 mandolin and vocals, Will Howell age 14 Lead Guitar and Lead Vocalist, Jacob Jones age 15 Bass and Clawhammer Banjo player and vocals.

The young band stays busy playing at festivals and functions all over Western North Carolina. They love the older bluegrass style such as Doyle Lawson and Quick Silver and Jimmy Martin. They also are inspired by new artists such as Pine Mountain Railroad and Dailey and Vincent. The manager of the band is the Kings Boys grandfather Hubert HIcks. The Rye Holler boys always please the crowd with their unique style and their musical talent.

They have released two CD'S entitled First Ever and The Old Home Place and are busy working on their third. They have had a great year and look forward to pleasing their fans for years to come.Websitetwanaking@yahoo.com828.736-3722
Songs From The Road BandAsheville, NCThe Songs from the Road band combines talents from The Steep Canyon Rangers, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Shannon Whitworth and the Refugees, Emmit Nershey Band, Town Mountain, and more.

The band calls Asheville, NC home and is very proud of it, as is apparent in the first track of the album, Gonna Start A Bluegrass Band in Asheville. VideoWebsitech3bass@yahoo.com828.255-4858
Sons of RalphEnka, NCThe Band's frontman, Ralph Lewis started out playing "mountain music" in the 1940's. In 1974 he got a call to join Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys, where he stayed for two years. Seeing his own "boys" wish to play music, he quit Monroe's group to pick with his sons. Marty and Don still perform with their dad to this day.VideoWebsitemartin@sonsofralph.com828.667-0041
Southern AccentElk Park, NCBluegrass gospel from the mountains of western NC and eastern TN
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VideoWebsitedpisaacs@skybest.com828-898-6828 and 828-964
Steep Canyon RangersAsheville, NCIn 2006 the International Bluegrass Music Association voted Steep Canyon Rangers the Emerging Artist of the Year. The past year also saw the title track "One Dime at a Time" rise to #1 on Bluegrass Unlimited's National Bluegrass Survey. In October the Grand Ole Opry welcomed the Rangers for a debut performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. On the heels of their recent success comes a third Rebel release "Lovin' Pretty Women" produced by bluegrass heavyweight Ronnie Bowman and engineered by guitarist Wyatt Rice, affirming the band's arrival at the highest circle of acoustic music. VideoWebsitekeith@keithcase.com 615.327-4646
Sweetbriar JamLenoir, NCIn August of 2005, Flemings Chapel Baptist Church had a “talent show”. Sawyer Whitman was eleven years old. Dalton Caldwell was nine and Nick Seymour was eight. They had been playing their instruments for over a year and decided that it was time to combine their efforts for the talent show. They played “Old Joe Clark”, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and “Little Darlin’ Pal of Mine” and they were well received. Thus, the Good Ol’ Boys of Lenoir bluegrass band was launched. Over time and many “gigs” the guys thought it would be cool to include the two youngest boy’s sisters on some of the songs because they were coming along in their own musical talents. Katie Caldwell, Dalton’s twin sister had been playing the bass fiddle since March of 2007 and Sarah Seymour, Nicholas’s eight year old sister had been playing the fiddle since May 2006. Presently, the girls play full time with the guys and this band has become “Sweetbriar Jam”, a good combination of some great young people. VideoWebsitebookings@sweetbriarjam.com828-404-2370
Town MountainAsheville, NCWhat really defines Town Mountain's sound is their repertoire of original music that seamlessly fuses the two styles of music that have influenced them most. The influence of the bluegrass masters such as Jimmy Martin, The Stanley Brothers, JD Crowe and The New South and early country legends like George Jones and Merle Haggard, are apparent in the band's sound.VideoWebsiteinfo@townmountain.net828.252-3678
Whitewater Bluegrass CompanyAsheville, NCThe Whitewater Bluegrass Co. has been performing around the country for 25 years. With a wide-range of musical talent, they perform well for any group. From their base in Asheville, NC, Whitewater offers first-rate, clean, down home entertainment that is good and good for you.

From the standards of Bluegrass music to country ballads and hillbilly swing, they will give you a taste of the mountains and the beautiful music that has been played there for years. You'll want to hit the dance floor when the fiddle and banjo tune up for excellent renditions such as Sally Goodin', Earl's Breakdown, or the Randy Lynn Rag. Website828.206-7007
Willow Creek BluegrassLincolnton, NC The "Willow Creek" Bluegrass Band was formed in early 2006 with two of the original Biggerstaff" band members, with links to the Biggerstaff family. With the addition of a few members, Willow Creek carries on the tradition by providing basic Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel and loves to perform many of the Bluegrass songs from such artists as Bill Monroe, The Osbornes, JD Crowe, IIIrd Tyme Out, Tony Rice, Rhonda Vincent, and Ronnie Bowman, just to mention a few. The band is ever aware of new songs and have "re-mixed" some Country and Southern Rock favorites which seem to add a new flavor to the existing music. Websitewillow-creek@charter.net 828.244-6753
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