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Southern Rail

Southern Rail's performances are high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work. Southern Rail celebrates over three decades of performing with the long awaited release of their 12th CD , "Voices in the Wind". Over the years, Southern Rail's recordings, featuring their prolific songwriting, have graced Bluegrass Unlimited's Top Thirty Singles Chart for a combined total of 32 months, climbing to #11. One of Southern Rail's earlier CD's, a special Bluegrass Gospel compilation entitled Glory Train, was nominated for Best Gospel Recording of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Southern Rail has been selected by the New England Foundation for the Arts to be included in their prestigious Touring Roster.

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The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

Born in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, springing to life with all the zest and zeal you’d expect from a 1940s-style Tennessee bluegrass band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have rambled far from home, touring throughout the United States and Europe. Yet, these five friends – C.J. Lewandowski (Vocals, Mandolin), Jereme Brown (Vocals, Banjo), Josh ‘Jug’ Rinkel (Vocals, Guitar), Jasper Lorentzen (Bass), and Laura Orshaw (Vocals, Fiddle) – remain close to their musical roots by cranking out some of the tightest and hardest-driving traditional bluegrass you’ll find anywhere. Band website  

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Red Wine

Red Wine is one of the most important European bands,  active since 1978, with a style that compasses  traditional and contemporary Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, and Swing.  Starting in 1984, Red Wine has played all over Europe, performing at major international festivals and playing concerts in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Wales, Holland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Austria, sharing the stage with the most important bands and acts from the USA and Europe, and gaining strong following everywhere.  They were at Joe Val in 2018 and were a huge hit.  Come see why everybody loved them. Band Website  

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Jeff Scroggins and Colorado w/ Jesse Brock

Jeff Scroggins & Colorado is a high-energy five-piece bluegrass band located in the Western Frontier state of Colorado. Their distinctive sound showcases an eclectic range of influences that marry second and third generation bluegrass, delivering a unique experience that captivates audiences and keeps them guessing: It’s a powerful, high mountain “bluegrass explosion” that features world-class banjo and mandolin playing, incredible vocals, a solid and energetic rhythm and an easy stage banter that has delighted listeners all over the world. Fronted by internationally acclaimed two-time National Banjo Champion Jeff Scroggins, their distinct style is immediately recognizable due to Jeff’s unique and diverse range of influences, which include Alan Munde, Don Reno, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. His fiery style and lightning-fast licks have earned him worldwide recognition and have left many a first-time listener in stunned disbelief! Jeff and his band will be joined by Jesse Brock, winner of the 2009 & 2015 International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) Mandolin Performer of the Year, Jesse Brock began his Bluegrass career with his family band at the age of nine. His first album (1983) was recorded with his family at age 11 and later that year played the Grand Ole' Opry as the first place prize winnings at Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Band Contest.  Jesse has been in some of the most prominent bluegrass bands over the years, and has established himself as one of the premier mandolin players in the country.  You will love his mandolin skills as well as his high energy performance. Band website Band facebook page back to schedule

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Mile Twelve

Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass with their infectious groove and intricate melodies. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in New England bluegrass and folk circles Evan Murphy (G), Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (F), Nate Sabat (B),  BB Bowness (Bj), and David Benedict (M) create captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Band website Band Facebook page back to schedule  

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The Reunion Band

The Reunion Band features veterans of the Boston bluegrass scene, and have played the Joe Val festival several times before. Richie Brown (mandolin) and Margaret Gerteis (bass) have both played with Apple Country and Dave Dillon (guitar) was a member of Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys for seven years. Newer members include Laura Orshaw (fiddle) and BB Bowness (banjo). The band, which has been around since 2002, takes its name from the fact that its members have played together off and on and in various configurations for over 30 years. Band Website

By |November 23rd, 2013|Comments Off on The Reunion Band

Balsam Range

From deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes the Balsam Range band, creatively blending Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz into a new American acoustic music experience. Founded in 2007, Balsam Range consists of five friends with  unique experiences and backgrounds that blend together  effortlessly to form their distinctive sound. Since bursting onto  the scene, Balsam Range has made a definite mark in the  Bluegrass and Acoustic music world.  They were nominated for IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2011 and won the IBMA Song of the Year award in 2012 for the hit "Trains I Missed." The band consists of Buddy Melton (fiddle), Marc Pruett (banjo), Caleb Smith (guitar), and  Tim Surrett ( bass,  dobro). Band Website

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The Special Consensus

The Special Consensus is a legendary Midwestern bluegrass band that has performed at major festivals since 1975. Over the past 30 years they've recorded over 10 albums and concert videos. Besides powerful vocals and hot picking, they are widely known for their popular bluegrass music in the schools program. The current lineup consists of founding member Greg Cahill (banjo), Rick Faris (guitar), Nick Dumas (mandolin), and Dan Eubanks (bass). Band Website  

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