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Red and Christopher Henry at B Chord Brewing Company
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2 FREE SHOWS- May 13 and May 15!
May 15
Opening Support- Cristina Vane! 2:15PM
Red Henry, Christopher Henry, Murphy Henry and Marshall Wilborn! 4:00PM
Red and Christopher are making a rare Virginia appearance made even more special by Murphy Henry joining them. Hall of Famer Marshall Wilborn will be playing bass for these two B Chord shows! The Henrys are known internationally for their dynamic stage shows, original songs and tunes, humor, and family harmony.
Starry Nights at B Chord Brewing Company with The Infamous Stringdusters
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Tickets onsite starting at 4PM 2-8-2022 at :
bchordstarrynights.eventbrite.com
PER ABC- No outside food or beverages! (bottled water allowed)
NO Tailgating
No Camping
Kids 13 and over need a ticket.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!
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Friday 5/20
Serene Green 4:30PM
The Sweet Lillies 5:45PM
The Infamous Stringdusters (2 sets) 7:15PM
Saturday 5/21
Pictrola 4:30PM
The Sweet Lillies 5:45PM
The Infamous Stringdusters (2 sets) 7:15PM
Sunday 5/22
The Dirty Grass Players 12:30PM
The Sweet Lillies 2pm
The Infamous Stringdusters (2 sets) 4pm
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ABOUT THE BANDS
After finally being in the same room for the first time in six months, the Infamous Stringdusters seized the moment for their revealing new album, Toward the Fray. Inspired by self-reflection and a strong sense of solidarity, the project documents the Grammy Award-winning group’s remarkable growth as instrumentalists as well as songwriters. Released on their own label, Americana Vibes, the collection also firmly establishes the band’s stature on the modern acoustic music landscape, where they’ve built a solid and enduring fan base among traditional and progressive audiences alike.
The five band members – Travis Book (bass), Andy Falco (guitar), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Andy Hall (Dobro), and Chris Pandolfi (banjo) -- wrote the songs on Toward the Fray separately, sending simple phone demos to each other during lockdown. Fueled by friendship and a mastery of their instruments, the 13-track collection feels live, but not necessarily loose, due to a synergy that’s developed over the last 16 years of playing sheds, clubs, and festival stages across the country.
“With all of our records, we always go into the studio to capture the live energy of our band, so I feel like we were all comfortable just plugging right in and getting started,” Pandolfi says. “All five of us have arrived at this point in our careers where we all produce – we produce our own music and some of us produce for others. We knew we could get it done with all that collective intel and know-how. One of the awesome things about being in this band is that everybody is always working on their instrumental game. When we show up for a new tour or a new album, we all get a chance to dig even a little deeper -- and you can hear that part of it. That's always been part of our mantra.”
Toward the Fray begins with a somber perspective in songs like “Hard Line” and “I’m Not Alone,” even as the arrangements tap into the ambitious, enthusiastic musicianship the band is known for. The point of view in “I Didn’t Know” feels especially personal for Garrett.
“For me, it was a heavy time, with the pandemic slowing everything down, but what affected me the most was the death of George Floyd,” he says. “I can't say what an impact that had on me personally, being an average American white guy going along through life, not necessarily fully understanding what the other side of the fence was. I took a deep look at myself because of that story. I got inside of my head and wanted to write about it. Several songs on this record come from that vantage point, trying to put more thought into, how can we bridge this gap that has happened? ‘I Didn’t Know’ is about that. I didn’t know we had to pay attention to these things. It was a wake-up call for me.”
Continuing the conversation, Book adds, “All five of us took that opportunity for our consciousness to evolve, and we took the responsibility seriously. That’s what I hear when I listen to this record. The songs are very honest and real, but what other option do we have? There’s a responsibility as citizens of this country and as citizens of earth, for all the reasons – ecological and cultural -- to lean in and to turn toward the battle. Everybody brought a lot of conviction with their tunes. Everybody came with a clear idea of what their statement was going to be. I think because of the situation we were all in, a harmonious and collective sound came out of that.”
The title track of Toward the Fray finds the narrator making a decision to get involved, rather than just comment on the sidelines. It’s a powerful image – and one that required an attention-grabbing visual. Of the cover art depicting a young girl standing firm among the wreckage, Hall says, “When we decided on the album title, I imagined the fray being a city that was on fire or in turmoil. And in juxtaposition of all that destruction happening, there’s a child. That's what was happening in the world at the time. There were little kids seeing these protests and all this strife. No one is safe from what's going on, as far as experiencing some level of it. One thing that I like about the artwork is that the child has a strength to her, especially the way she’s looking right into the camera. She’s got to wear a gas mask and she looks ready to enter into the fray, like, ‘All right, I’ve got to face this.’”
Toward the Fray is also the first Infamous Stringdusters album with drums, with the band deciding that the songs were calling out for it. The band explores other creative directions, too, ranging from the persistent march of “Revolution,” to the comforts of home in “Pearl of Carolina.” Meanwhile, “Spirits Wild” will be relatable to those who can’t help but answer the call of the road. “When Will I Ride Again,” a sequel to “Tragic Life” from their first album, is cinematic but also emblematic of their own questions about picking up where they left off. “How Do You Know” and “Through the Floor” are among the band’s most vulnerable compositions in a catalog of exceptional material.
“To me, the theme of Toward the Fray is about dealing with your problems head on, rather than running away from them,” Falco says. “One of the things that I’m really proud of is that this record is true to all of us. It’s a genuine record because it really is about everything that we were all going through. We’re talking about the pandemic and all of the chaos, but we’re talking about love and other things, too. We were able to reflect and dive deep and look inward during all of this. I hope people who hear these songs will feel like they’re not alone. That’s what we always hope that people can relate to in our songs -- that we’re all in it together.”
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The Sweet Lillies' music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative.
Those defining traits are given life by the trio of musicians making up The Sweet Lillies - Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, and Dustin Rohleder - who have combined their individual strengths together to deliver powerful narratives of life in song.
With their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass given flight by ethereal, vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.
The Sweet Lillies | Americana/bluegrass band from Boulder, Colorado
The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life-experiences into their music, their songwriting, and their artistry, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened “String-Americana” - a nod to the band’s all-encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres.
As Gussaroff explains, “Some musicians learn from teachers, some learn from family members, and some are self-taught. Some musicians are classically trained, some come up through folk, some draw from multiple springs, from hip hop through pop to bebop. In the Lillies' all of these skill sets are valuable, relevant, and appreciated.”
The Sweet Lillies are built upon their collaborative ideals and are always ready to share a stage or develop a project with any musicians who share the same no-holds-barred creative approach. This has made each one of their inventive, energetic live-shows a wholly unique event, as setlists are changed on the fly, songs are given new life and shape, and guests are always welcome to join in the creative explosion.
The Sweet Lillies with Sam Bush | James Dewalt Photography
The Sweet Lillies with Sam Bush | James Dewalt Photography
Those on-stage partnerships create a space for incorporating instruments, arrangements, and styles that aren't necessarily typical of the genre, but that help create a rich, compelling sound that defies easy categorization. Over the years they have been joined onstage by a number of legendary performers including, Sam Bush, George Porter Jr., Peter Rowan, Sally Van Meter, Andy Hall from the Infamous Stringdusters, Kyle Hollingsworth and Jason Hahn from the String Cheese Incident, Jennifer Hartswick, and Natalie Cressman from the Trey Anastasio Band, among many others.
Andy Thorn from Leftover Salmon who has sat in on many of those live adventures says, “It’s always a joy to play with the Sweet Lillies. Over the years, I’ve seen them evolve from a folk-and-bluegrass group into a genre-bending powerhouse. Today, at a Lillies show, you’ll hear everything from their beautiful, soulful originals, to creative reinventions of your favorite 90s hip-hop tracks. They’re always ready to have fun - on stage and off - without losing an ounce of their professionalism.”
The Sweet Lillies were born from Julie Gussaroff’s desire to form a band in which each member would be an equal participant in terms of songwriting, singing, and creative input. After years of accompanying other artists, serving as a side player, and writing songs for others, multi-instrumentalist and classical trained vocalist Gussaroff wanted to establish a true musical-collective that would highlight the best qualities of all involved.
In 2014, Gussaroff met Becca Bisque, who was a classically trained violist. The two found an immediate and deep musical connection, and The Sweet Lillies were born.
In 2017, at a campground jam at the Hangtown Ball, Gussaroff and Bisque first heard guitarist Dustin Rohleder. That night the three played for what they remembered as, “Ten magical hours.” The following year, in 2018, Rohleder joined the Sweet Lillies full-time, completing Gussaroff’s vision.
Since forming in 2013 The Sweet Lillies have released two albums, 2016’s self-titled release, and 2018’s A Lighter Hue produced by Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman. They are set to release their new album, Common Ground, produced by Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone, on June 4, 2021.
Common Ground stays true to the beliefs that Gussaroff and the Sweet Lillies adhere to. She explains, “String band music is compelling. What makes it so universally appealing is the way it lends itself to effective fusion of diverse styles, skill-sets and conceptions.” On Common Ground the Sweet Lillies take that notion to heart and do just that with an album that exemplifies their collective spirit and pulls from all the varied arrows in the band’s quiver. On Common Ground the Sweet Lillies stay true to the string-band soul that is at the heart of their music, but prove they are also unafraid to explore all corners of their distinct musical experiences. The album moves seamlessly from the horn-driven title-track “Common Ground,” to the gentle “Breath to the Birds,” to the hard-driving “Brother’s Hill,” to the band’s own unique, rootsy take on rap “In Love With the World,” (with a beat made by Jeff Franca from Thievery Corporation). Common Ground masterfully incorporates those diverse genres and voices into their own universe, creating an aural soundscape that is at the same time both new and familiar. Producer Carbone sums it up best, “The world needs a band like The Sweet Lillies, whose music is positive without denying the darkness in the world. Their songs are uplifting but they also invite the listener to be introspective and draw their own conclusions. Like all great music it does so while taking you on a journey of joy. I live to make records like this with dedicated, focused artists and I can't wait for the world to hear it.”
10th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Tribute
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Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at B Chord Brewing Company, in Round Hill, VA join four of the region’s premier independent bluegrass performers in a celebration of Bob Dylan’s 82nd birthday as they perform their favorite selections of the vast, enduring body of work created by this Nobel Laureate. This “one night only” performance will feature singer/songwriter/performers Sam Guthridge (the High and Wides, Uncle Baltimore), Johnny “Calamari” Lanehart (Peter Rowan, Gina Furtado, Dangermuffin), Sarah Larsen (Annapolis Bluegrass, Dr. Dog, Hot Club of Philadelphia), and organizer/host/common thread Nate Clendenen (Clendenen Brothers, Eastern Electric, Saltwater Stringband).
This is the 10th such event that Clendenen has hosted and the 1st to feature a specifically bluegrass-oriented lineup on the picturesque, hillside stage of B Chord Brewing Co. Attendees should come ready to hear an evening full of Dylan gems and collaboration.
Admission is FREE!
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Acoustic Syndicate at B Chord Brewing Company
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Acoustic Syndicate at B Chord Brewing Company
Opening Band TBD- 5:30PM
Acoustic Syndicate- 7PM
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/acoustic-syndicate-at-b-chord-brewing-company-tickets-260244306727
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
GA Tickets $25
Kids 13 and over need a ticket.
About the band:
Although rooted in bluegrass instrumentation, North Carolina-based ensemble Acoustic Syndicate have maintained a consistently diverse approach since their formation in the early 1990s. Led by the core trio of guitarist Steve McMurry and his cousins Bryon and Fitz McMurry on banjo and drums, respectively, the group's longtime adherence to rock sensibilities, tight songcraft, and a seemingly inherent eclecticism has helped guide their catalog in surprising directions from the lush American roots-meets-world music of 1999's Tributaries through the driving rock- and horn-driven sound of 2004's Long Way Round. Known as much for their rich harmonies as their instrumental prowess, Acoustic Syndicate earned a reputation over the years as a powerhouse live act with a penchant for improvisation. After a lengthy touring hiatus and 2013 comeback album, they returned to work in the latter half of the 2010s and signed a deal with Organic Records in late 2020.
Hailing from a tight-knit farming community near Shelby, North Carolina, Steve, Bryon, and Fitz McMurry formed Acoustic Syndicate in 1992 and began gigging regionally. Although the McMurry brothers have always comprised the group's core membership, Jay Sanders joined as their full time bass player in the fall of 1998. The band has at various points also included saxophonist Jeremy Saunders, dobroist Billy Cardine, guitarist Roger Padgett, bassist Doug Rogers, and flautist Gaines Post, further adding to their distinctive appeal.
From the start, Acoustic Syndicate was far more than a bluegrass band and their musical diversity could be heard on their early self-released albums like 1996's Acoustic Syndicate, and especially 1999's Tributaries, which flirted with a host of unique sounds and helped earn them a more widespread audience in the jam band scene. They continued to tour, establishing themselves on the national festival circuit, and released 2000's Crazy Little Life and 2003's concert album Live from the Neighborhood on North Carolina indie label Little King Records. By this point, Acoustic Syndicate were a hard-touring veteran act with a significant fan base and they made the leap to storied roots label Sugar Hill Records for 2003's Terra Firma. Both Terra Firma and its 2004 follow-up, Long Way Round, boasted an impressive mix of richly textured folk, progressive bluegrass, and punchy jam rock as the band made appearances at Bonnaroo and Farm Aid, reaching even bigger audiences.
By 2005, years of heavy touring had taken their toll on the members and a conscious move was made to back off from the road and focus on family life and farming back in North Carolina. Their hiatus lasted until 2013 when they returned to the studio with newer member Billy Cardine (dobro) for their sixth album Rooftop Garden, which also saw them rejoin the Little King roster. A few years after its release the McMurrys and longtime bassist Jay Sanders began gigging more regularly and re-establishing Acoustic Syndicate as a touring band. They celebrated their 25th anniversary with a handful of shows in 2019 and signed a new recording deal with Organic Records a year later. ~ Timothy Monger
Ginada Piรฑata at B Chord Brewing
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Come get funky with us at one of the best spots around!
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A Day-Hike Panel Discussion. Learn about trails to try out in our own backyard. Moderated by Sean Lloyd (Round Hill Outdoors) and featuring favorite hikes from Sandi Marra (Appalachian Trail Conservancy), Juanita Tool (Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains), Robert Pollard (Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship) and others.
#hiking #dayhikes #appalachiantrail #skymeadows
Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival
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The Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival toasts the beauty of the Trail with brews and bites, tunes and talks.
Enjoy live music, trail talks, kids' activities, food and vendors. Talk with reps from environmental and hiking groups and take part in hands-on learning from cooking to nature photography.
At this free, family-friendly event, we'll celebrate the A.T. and other outdoor opportunities in the area.
For more info: www.roundhillat.org
#appalachiantrail #festival #hiking
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Festival photo courtesy of Dan Innamorato
Beyond Ramen โ Eating Healthy, Gourmet Meals on the Trail
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Veteran hiker Jeffrey Ryan has learned a few things about making trail meals with a premium on convenience, taste and health. Learn how, by combining readily available ingredients and preparing some things in advance, you can treat yourself to mushroom stroganoff, rice noodles with Thai peanut sauce or chicken and kale soup. Jeff willl also will share tips on planning menus, best places to buy ingredients, how to dry and pre-package your own food (with or without a dehydrator) and more.
And you might just go home with a cook stove set at the end of the talk...
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Camping light doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Get tips from Don Gravatt of JacksRBetter about finding the balance between weight, comfort, and confidence in your gear.
#backpacking #camping #hiking #appalachiantrail
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Returning to the Round Hill A.T. Festival music stage are Fiddlin' Dave & Morgan. The couple (half the Furnace Mountain Band) have been blending the sounds of the fiddle and octave-mandolin for almost 30 years. They have toured China, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Baltics playing and singing their unique mixture of originals and Old-Time fiddle tunes/ world music.
(Photo courtesy of Dan Innomorato.)
#oldtimemusic #americana #worldmusic #livemusic #festival
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Mother Nature is the ultimate artist! Jill Jensen leads a demo/workshop where you can create an art print courtesy of a leaf or two.
Going the Distance: Tales from the Trail
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Moderator Charlie "Popeye" Billingsley leads an A.T. section- and thru-hiker panel. Joining him to tell tales from the Trail are author and section-hiker Jeff Ryan, A.T. legend Warren Doyle and more.
#appalachiantrail #thruhiking #sectionhiking #hiking
(Thru hiking the Trail now? Message us if you want to join the panel. We can pick you up at Bear's Den Trail Center.)
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The Fly Birds are an award-winning, alternative bluegrass quartet. Together their voices produce amazing harmonies, accompanied by Elizabeth Baker on banjo, Mary Dunlap on bass, Sarah Twigg on guitar and Crystal Shipley on fiddle.
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More and more women are taking to the trail every year—and they want to feel safe and comfortable. Veteran hiker and hike leader Susan Tschirhart shares her experiences and know-how, covering issues specific to women including safety concerns and personal hygiene.
A Conversation with Warren Doyle: Why Hike? Where the Trail Can Lead You
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With nine Appalachian Trail thru hikes and nine section hikes under his belt, Warren Doyle has hiked the A.T. more than anyone else. Doyle believes the Trail can "show the way," as we hikers learn to better navigate the "real world" from our trail days in the woods. Please, join us for our Q&A conversation about why hiking matters.
(At the end of Doyle's talk, our friends at @GoodWolfGear will be raffling off some gear.)
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The festival is honored to welcome Frank Solivan and Jillian Lea to the B Chord stage this year. This duo is a pairing of bluegrass superstar and multi-Grammy nominee Frank Solivan and Celtic-folk artist Jillian Lea. The raw simplicity and intimate harmonies of their music is a melding of bluegrass, Celtic, classic Country, jazz, and folk.
#bluegrass #festival #franksolivan #jillianlea #dirtykitchenband
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When you Leave No Trace, you show you care. And that makes the difference. Because when we all do our part, we keep forests healthy, protect our parks, keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together. Presented by the Potomac Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
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Our gardens, like our lives, are on a journey—they evolve, change and grow just as we do.
Before, we were satisfied to fill our gardens with any plant that had a certain aesthetic quality, keeping our landscape tidy and overly maintained. Somewhere along the way, we discovered a connection between the native plants in our gardens and an increasing abundance of life—more butterflies, hummingbirds and other delightful critters. Now, we know that native plants offer more than just a “pretty face”; they support a whole ecosystem around us—a habitat diversity unmatched by the exotic plants that previously filled our garden.
We invite you to join us on the journey towards creating more ecological and sustainable landscapes!
--Hill House Farm & Nursery
(We'll have Plant NoVa Native brochures to share, and at the end of Hill House's talk, we'll hold a free drawing for native plants to talk home with you.)
B Chord Brewing Company34266 Williams Gap RoadRound Hill, VA20141 Map
Our gardens, like our lives, are on a journey—they evolve, change and grow just as we do.
Before, we were satisfied to fill our gardens with any plant that had a certain aesthetic quality, keeping our landscape tidy and overly maintained. Somewhere along the way, we discovered a connection between the native plants in our gardens and an increasing abundance of life—more butterflies, hummingbirds and other delightful critters. Now, we know that native plants offer more than just a “pretty face”; they support a whole ecosystem around us—a habitat diversity unmatched by the exotic plants that previously filled our garden.
We invite you to join us on the journey towards creating more ecological and sustainable landscapes!
--Hill House Farm & Nursery
(At the end of Hill House's talk, we'll hold a free drawing for native plants to talk home with you.)
The Larry Keel Experience At B Chord Brewing Company
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The Larry Keel Experience At B Chord Brewing Company
$25 Advance
$30 Day Of Show
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-larry-keel-experience-at-b-chord-brewing-company-tickets-323355794887
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Show Times:
Larry Keel Experience 7:00PM
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Brewery Opens 11AM
Kids 13 and over need a ticket.
No Camping No outside food or beverages.
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Larry Keel is an award-winning innovative flat picking guitarist and singer/songwriter hailing from Appalachia. Raised in a musical family steeped in the mountain culture of the region, Keel began from an early age to forge a distinctive sound, taking traditional music and infusing it with modern light. With the acoustic guitar Keel has brought the flat picking form to its highest level of sophistication and sonic power with his muscular, yet refined style of playing. As a composer and singer, Keel integrates raw honesty and charming grit to form a unique brand of music he calls 'experimental folk', songwriting that is filled with reality, imagination, imagery and mood. He has appeared on over 20 albums, 12 of which he produced, and has written songs that have been recorded and performed by distinguished artists including Grammy-award winners Del McCoury and The Infamous Stringdusters. Keel has collaborated and continues to merge creative forces with some of the greatest artists in modern roots music such as Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Al DiMeola, Tony Rice, Keller Williams and Sam Bush, to name a few.
His latest creation is a solo album titled American Dream, whose every component—from the writing and arranging, to the instrumental and vocal performances, to the recording and production—spring straight from the mind, soul, and hands of the Virginia-born artist. Each of the album’s 10 tracks were composed by Keel and serve as an autobiographical overview of his life and career, as well as the influences and episodes that have shaped his personal perspective along the way.
Steep Canyon Rangers At B Chord Brewing Company
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Steep Canyon Rangers at B Chord Brewing Company
$35 Advance
$40 Day Of Show
www.eventbrite.com/e/323327951607
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Show Times:
Steep Canyon Rangers 8:00PM
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Brewery Opens 11AM
Kids 13 and over need a ticket.
No Camping No outside food or beverages.
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Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina’s GRAMMY winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin.
Steep Canyon Rangers re-signed with Yep Roc Records in 2019. “It feels like coming home,” says Sharp of the partnership. “The Yep Roc family was among the first to welcome Steep Canyon Rangers when we were just pups. As we’ve grown, so have they. We’re incredibly excited for the future and all the music it holds.”
Steep Canyon Rangers released three albums in 2020, all on Yep Roc Records. The Grammy-Nominated North Carolina Songbook is a recording of their live 2019 performance at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC, in which they performed a selection of songs by North Carolina songwriters (Ola Belle Reed, Doc Watson, James Taylor, Ben E. King, and others). Be Still Moses — perhaps their most singular musical partnership to date – has the band teaming with Philadelphia soul legends Boyz II Men and their hometown Asheville Symphony to completely overhaul the Rangers’ original “Be Still Moses,” which was first recorded on their 2007 breakout album Lovin’ Pretty Women. The album includes re-imagined versions of Steep Canyon’s previously released original songs performed with an orchestra. Their most recent release of all original music, Arm In Arm came out in October.
‘Every song on Arm in Arm captures the North Carolina group’s innovative spirit, weaving in jazz, gospel, folk, and even rock phrases, creating an intimate and intricate sound that challenges, cajoles, and comforts.’ -No Depression
The Rangers are made up of Woody Platt on guitar and vocals, Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass and vocals.
Steep Canyon Rangers have been on a journey that is uniquely their own. The band started in college at UNC-Chapel Hill, then dove head first into bluegrass in its most traditional form, and over the years have risen to the top of the bluegrass genre headlining top festivals such as Merlefest and Grey Fox Bluegrass. Only to then be discovered by Steve Martin, famous actor and banjo player. Martin has taken the Rangers on a nearly decade long tour introducing them to hundreds of thousands of new fans and giving them prime time TV exposure. This has helped SCR become the most recognizable modern name in bluegrass music. The band has continued to tour extensively on their own, without Martin, and have expanded their genre into country and Americana with the addition of a drummer, alongside an incredibly versatile bassist – to accompany the original core band. The Rangers are big players in the bluegrass/country and Americana scene today. They are often compared to predecessors The Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and the modern Zac Brown Band.
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