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Al Dunkleman |
| Al's heartfelt Americana music style is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary influences. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, clawhammer banjo, old-time fiddle, harmonica and upright bass. As a singer/songwriter, many of Al's songs focus on the themes of love, family and home. Al's band, New Plowed Ground consists of his wife Karen Dunkleman on upright bass and Dr. Bobby Jones on Mandolin and guitar. Al presently serves as Sociology Instructor at Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC Take the Road Less Traveled, Al's first CD, was released in December 2006. |
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Balsam Range |
| Based in Haywood County, North Carolina, Balsam Range consists of five men native to this region “where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge.” 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. |
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The Barefoot Assassins are former members of the regional favorite band TATER. They have regrouped with a new sound, new members and ...uh.. new name!!! Roger, Phil and Kelly are pleased to join talent with David Via, Matt Miller and Brandon Caraway.With the powerful vocals of David Via and the amazing guitar work of Roger Padgett, the audience will be hard pressed to stay seated! You might try dancing barefoot!!! These incredible musicians are capable of torturing stringed instruments , just add a power-punch backbeat for a high energy show that will rock your socks off!!! Talk about a killer line-up!!! These guys are prepared to assault their instruments for you listening pleasure!!! |
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Big Daddy Love |
In early 2006, Daniel Justin Smith, Dustin Transou, and Derek Reece formed BIG DADDY LOVE after years of friendship and informal jam sessions. In April, the band debuted as a rock/improv trio at The Wisteria Festival in Castle Hayne, NC. They played nearly 50 shows in their first year. During this time, their shared love of acoustic roots music began to influence their shows and set lists. Substantial changes were made in '07 when a drummer and banjo player were added to the trio. With Steve Nalley holding down the groove and Benjamin Kallam bringing his own banjo style, strong vocals, and some original material, BIG DADDY LOVE evolved. With this new musical landscape, principal songwriters Daniel J. Smith and Dustin Transou hit their stride and in April 2008, BDL released their debut album, “Circle Around the Sun.” While the album is acoustic and roots driven at its core, it is the fusion of Bluegrass, Blues, Alt-Country, Rock, and Funk that is BDL’s signature.
Ultimately, it is BDL’s authenticity and the startling power of their live shows that resonate with their audience. Genuine and intensely personal lyrics captivate and connect. Be captivated. Get connected. Feel the love. |
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Bill Noonan |
| Bill Noonan is a veteran of the Carolina music scene, most widely known as leader and chief songwriter of the Rank Outsiders, North Carolina-based roots-rock pioneers who were a popular fixture on the Southeastern music scene from 1990 until 2002. Now, with the release of his second solo CD, THE MAN THAT I CAN'T BE, Noonan fully asserts himself as a solo artist and front man, with compelling vision as a songwriter, vocalist, and musician. THE MAN THAT I CAN'T BE offers a collection of genre-hopping originals and eclectic covers that ably demonstrate his skill with a full range of essential American musical styles: from bluegrass and honky-tonk to retro-pop, rockabilly, and old-school R&B. |
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Della Mae |
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From songs that explore independence and urban adventure to timeless themes of love and loss, Della Mae brings acoustic grit and twang to town with no apologies.Della Mae features the reigning National Fiddle Champion Kimber Ludiker, impeccable mandolinist Jenni Lynn Gardner, seasoned bassist Amanda Kowalski, accomplished guitarist Avril Smith and the driving banjo of Grace Van’t Hof. Formed during the Fall 2009 in Boston, Della Mae was born from a yearning for a traditional bluegrass sound in the heart of New England.Della Mae strives to create music that tells a story while delivering a punch. |
From an early age Kimber excelled at Texas-style fiddling, she went on to win multiple fiddle championships including the Washington State Championship, Colorado State Championship and the Grand National Fiddle Championship. She has performed with Mark O’Conner, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Hanneke Cassel and is considered a pillar in the next-generation fiddle scene. Like Kimber, Avril began playing during early childhood. Avril is as capable on a Tele as she is on a Martin and has twice been the recipient of the Washington Area Music Association’s top honors for Best Contemporary Folk Instrumentalist. Both Grace and Amanda share a dual background in classical music and traditional bluegrass. Amanda has recorded and performed with many notable artists including Bela Fleck, Tony Trischka, Roland White, Darol Anger and Abigail Washburn. From the Sydney Opera House to the Grand Old Opry, Amanda has performed on stages worldwide. Grace built her first banjo at age fifteen and has since been in love with Bluegrass music. She received multiple scholarships to attend East Tennessee State University’s prestigious Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music program. As both a banjo player and vocalist, Grace has toured throughout the United States and Europe, including performances at MerleFest, the Ulster American Folk Festival (Omagh, Ireland) and the International Folkdance Festival (Palma De Mallorca, Spain). Jenni began playing with her family at local bluegrass concerts, church, and school. A sought after session musician, songwriter, and side woman, Jenni has performed everywhere from the Cornish Bluegrass Festival (Newquay, England) to the Grand Ole Opry. She toured extensively with 2007 IBMA Male Vocalist of the year, Bradley Walker, and was part of the 2009 IBMA Recorded Event of the Year, "Proud to be a Daughter of Bluegrass". Della Mae’s musical style seamlessly blends years of experience with traditional mountain music and modern singer-songwriter sensibilities. With energetic live performances and award-winning instrumental abilities, the five women of Della Mae are turning heads. For More Information: www.heyheydellamae.com/ and
www.myspace.com/dellamaeband |
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Cecil P and The White Street Band featuring: Bunny Clyde |
Saxophonist Bunny Clyde took his background from Shelby’s Cleveland High School and athletics at Holly Oak Park and went forward with a career as a professional musician. He’s shared stages with many big name artists (Jimmy Hendrix, Quincy Jones workshop) and played with some really big names (Gladys Knight and the Pips, Johnny Taylor) and recorded and performed with The Dramatics for many years out of Detroit. He’s returned to his roots and it’s a joy to hear his artistic mastery of the alto sax. Popular D.J, musician and veteran of the local music scene (also played with the Ohio Players) Cecil Partlow plays bass in the group. Silky jazz with drive from some locally bred pros.
http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000031813 |
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Roger Bellow and Vollie McKenzie |
An award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer teacher, and country music scholar, Roger Bellow brings a wealth of talent to the stage and classroom. He has cut several records and entertained in a variety of settings throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and the Orient. As a South Carolina Arts Commission Artist in Education, he has received very favorable response to his residencies and performances. His home in Uptown, an area of Chicago populated by southern migrants, was the place he began to learn country music firsthand. He began attending the Old Town School of Folk Music in 1959 and later became a teacher there. While attending the University of Tennessee, he regularly performed on the Cas Walker TV Show and did numerous remotes for grocery and furniture stores in east Tennessee. Since graduation, Mr. Bellow has recorded and performed with the finest artists in country music.
Versatile musician, songwriter, and gifted singer, Vollie McKenzie is as comfortable with traditional old time and swing-based dance music as he is with rootsy gospel and country-folk harmonies. With his feet firmly planted in traditional American music, he feels the same kinship with the music of Hank Williams and Ray Charles as he does with Appalachian string band tunes and the gospel songs of his youth. He’s a favorite performer at dances around the Southeast. In concert, Vollie brings superb musicianship, a strong, clear tenor voice and eclectic, impeccable taste in his choice of songs and tunes. A native of Winnsboro, South Carolina, Vollie has been playing in bands and performing at clubs and festivals since the mid-1970s. He has opened for traditional music legend Doc Watson, played on stage with Jonathan Edwards, filled in for a no-show Bogan and Armstrong at Charleston Folk’s acclaimed concert series, and has several recording projects under his belt, including his 2001 CD release This Train on the Yodel-Ay-Hee label. |
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Dale Brittain |
| Dale Brittain grew up amidst the cotton fields and dairy farms near Fallston in western North Carolina. His father was a bluegrass fan and Dale’s first musical memory is hearing Flatt & Scruggs on some old 78’s his dad had. Dale took up guitar at the age of eight but it was when he first heard James Taylor in 1969 that he became inspired to write his own material. Many years and many bad songs later he wrote his first “keeper”, a song called Homecoming, which was written while he was in the Navy. In the late 70’s, Dale became involved the local bluegrass music scene in Shelby, NC and eventually joined a progressive bluegrass band called Smokin’ Grass. They were together for about two years on the never-ending “tri-county” tour. Since leaving Smokin’ Grass in 1980, Dale has been a solo artist. He has played the River Rat Pub in Lake Wylie SC since 1992, which coincidentally, is the longest job of any kind he has ever held. Dale’s first CD, Homecoming, was released in 2007 on Little King records. The music, something of a cross between John Prine and James Taylor, has been described as “timeless”. |
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Darin and Brooke Aldridge Quintet |
| Darin Aldridge, the premier multi-instrumentalist of the Carolinas joins Brooke Justice to play a most excellent variety of acoustic music. Be it singing the gospel, old Louvin Brothers duets, or straight-up bluegrass they can play it all. These folks are seasoned musicians. Darin played and sang with Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen for seven years and Brooke developed her powerful vocals in sacred music. Together, the two create a magical performance. Pinecastle Records agrees. They signed the duo to a new gospel CD, “I’ll Go With You, which opened to rave reviews, and has already seen significant airplay. Darin Aldridge has been a force on the bluegrass circuit for many years. Now, together with the lovely Brooke Justice, the talents of the two multiply in exponential fashion. To date, both have been involved in quality projects, but with their new Quintet, their music is inspirational. An Art of Sound “must see” act. Enjoy. |
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Elizabeth Cook |
To say that Elizabeth Cook’s background is like something out of a country song would be wildly underestimating the entire genre. The youngest of 11 half-brothers and sisters, she grew up in rural Florida where her musician parents met while playing in local country bars. Her father learned to play upright bass in a Georgia prison band while serving 11 years for running moonshine. Her mother, a singer and mandolin player from the hills of West Virginia, wrote her daughter’s first songs, including “Does My Daddy Love The Bottle More Than He Loves Me,” and had Elizabeth singing on stage at 4 years old.
In contemporary country music, it’s a rare performer who will dare to take on the industry on her own hogs-and-kisses terms. But for the artist whom Nanci Griffith has called “this generation’s Loretta Lynn,” it takes a certain tenacity to meld smart attitude with classic tradition, the credibility of a life lived with genuine hillbilly passion, and the integrity to write an acclaimed cache of uncommonly cool songs. |
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Flint Hill |
| The boys of Flint Hill have more combined experience in bluegrass music than many of the top acts today. The band formed out of their individual needs to continue playing the still popular traditional bluegrass music of yesterday, while implementing new and exciting original material. Flint Hill was named for the birthplace of one its former members, Horace Scruggs, a lifelong resident of the Flint Hill community, who discovered bluegrass music at an early age. Horace was brother to the famous Earl Scruggs and played rhythm guitar. Other members include, Dr. Bobby Jones, mandolin and baritone singer, Harold Simpson, bassist and tenor singer, Dr. Dean Jenks, banjo, Wayne Parrish, lead guitarist, and Michael Burgess, lead singer and rhythm guitarist. |
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Frank Love Orchestra |
| Get ready to take a walk down memory lane with hits from the big band era with the Frank Love Orchestra. Love, a trumpet player, organized his group in 1990. As a youth in Shelby, he studied with John Best, who played with Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, and Benny Goodman. The present group includes trumpets, saxophones, trombones, keyboard, bass, percussion, and vocalist. The group has a repertoire of 400 classics from such composers as Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller, and appeals to listeners of all ages. |
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The Harris Brothers |
| The Harris Brothers were born into a musical family in the foothills of western North Carolina and have been picking and singing since they were small children. The Harris Brothers are what you might call songsters, and can draw from a vast repertoire of songs and styles. Americana is a description often used these days, but The Harris Brothers just call it music. It's blues crossed up with traditional Appalachian music, jazz, country and rock The Harris Brothers most often perform with just an acoustic guitar, a bass and a suitcase used as a kick drum. They switch between lead and harmony vocals, sometimes during the same song. It's just stripped down, intensive, and real. “The Harris Brothers put off a big sound for just two people!” |
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Jamie Kay |
| Heroic commonality seems to be the best way to explain what is so captivating about Jamie Kay's music. His gutsy voice and heartfelt lyrics tell the story of a life as a lover, a father, and acoustic guitarist who has been writing and performing his original work for 30 years. He is recognized as a sort of pop-intellect, as his melodies and lyric-styles blend contemporary world sounds with R&B and traditional jazz chord progressions. |
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Carol Elizabeth Jones and James Leva |
The gorgeous retro-country duo Jones and Leva haven't gained even a portion of the fame of Gillian Welch or Iris Dement, but they have skills and spirit that equal any traditionalist singers alive It's some of the prettiest, most vivid music made in 1998. -The Boston Herald
Timeless poetic and affecting songs, Jones and Leva have mastered the
art of writing new songs that sound generations old spare and haunting
songs frequently enriched by close harmonies wonderfully evocative
string band arrangements.-The Washington Post
http://www.5-string.com/5SP08001.html |
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Justin Jones and the Driving Rain |
| Within the songs of Justin Jones are stories from a life lived long enough to know heartache, loneliness, addiction, and lost love. But the 29-year-old Virginia native has not lost touch with a youthful spirit that imbues his music: raw excitement, romance, and optimism. While most of Jones’ style is rooted in traditional country, some songs veer toward folk, bluegrass, rock, and hillbilly soul. Influences range from George Jones and Townes Van Zandt to Van Morrison and D’Angelo. Critics are eager to liken him to contemporaries like Ryan Adams, Jakob Dylan, and early Wilco. |
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Kari Sickenberger Band |
| Kari Sickenberger is a singer and songwriter from Asheville, NC. She and singing partner, Laurelyn Dossett founded the band Polecat Creek and they have made three records together with world class banjo player Riley Baugus. Kari has also toured with and sung on recordings by Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz. She teams up with Vollie McKenzie in Asheville in the band, The Western Wildcats, a honky tonk and swing sextet. Last year Kari began a new musical project called the Kari Sickenberger Band, consisting of fiddler, Natalya Weinstein and singer, songwriter and mulit-instrumentalist, John Miller, both formerly of the band, Lo-Fi Breakdown. Kari also regularly teaches private and public singing and harmony workshops. |
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Malcolm Holcombe |
born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is an acclaimed singer/songwriter/musician in the insurgent country/folk vein. Holcombe's album "A Hundred Lies"(Hip-O/Universal) received a four star review in Rolling Stone by music editor David Fricke, and received accolades from USA Today, No Depression, and Dirty Linen as well as international press. His moody poetry, country blues guitar and rumbling baritone has garnered comparisons to notable musicians such as Tom Waits and John Prine. He has also earned raves from such Nashville notables as Lucinda Williams. Malcolm has toured nationally with Shelby Lynne and opened for artists such as Richard Thompson, Merle Haggard and Wilco. Malcolm tours throughout the year, and his live performances are legendary among his legions of fans. He continues to write prolifically, appears regularly on radio in areas he is performing in, and has most recently been involved with the "Return to Cold Mountain" CD, produced by Grammy winner Bil VornDick. www.malcolmholcombe.com |
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Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner |
As a harmony vocalist, Fayssoux (Starling) McLean's dusky wonder of a voice has graced some of the most acclaimed and important country albums of the modern era. A friend and singing companion to Emmylou Harris in the days before Harris' ascent to stardom, McLean went on to sing with Harris on now-classic recordings including Till I Gain Control Again, Satan's Jewel Crown, Sin City, When I Stop Dreaming, Tulsa Queen, One of These Days, Too Far Gone, Beneath Still Waters and Bluebird Wine. She shared duet vocal duties with Harris on Green Rolling Hills and Spanish Is a Loving Tongue. Aside from her work with Harris, McLean lent her voice to recordings from former Seldom Scene leader John Starling and once even played percussion on a track with late, great Little Feat singer Lowell George. Recently, she's begun to step out as a lead singer, performing to rabid applause at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and at numerous other venues.
"Brandon Turner is the oldest young guy I know. He plays like he's had a hundred years to ponder the world's beauties and terrors, yet he's still a pup. He's been a formidable guitarist since he was too young to get a fake I.D., and he's aging like wine. I'd listen to him, if I were you. Hell, I'd listen to him even if I wasn't. And I'm not. And I do." - Peter Cooper, The Tennessean
http://www.fayssouxmusic.com/ http://brandonturner.info/Home.php |
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Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade |
| Named by the Boston Globe as a "Local on the Verge" for 2008, Miss Tess is a young, Boston-based performing songwriter. Aptly naming her style “Modern Vintage” , her music bridges eras and genres. Miss Tess is celebrating being named “Outstanding Folk Artist of the Year” at the December Boston Music Awards. The Folk part was a surprise but the award is much appreciated. Another small career breakthrough came from being booked on the 2008 Cayamo cruise with headliners Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett. This came about after she won the prestigious 27th Biannual Open Mic Shootout at Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA. She has just released her fourth album, "Live on the Road", a collection of live performances from venues including Club Passim (Cambridge), Eddie's Attic (Decatur, GA), Norm's River Roadhouse (Nashville), and WDVX (Knoxville). Tess finds her muse in anything old-fashioned, harking back to that bygone era when musicians wore suits or dresses and jazz was played as often in ballrooms as in bars. Accompanied by The Bon Ton Parade, a small ensemble that leans heavily on brushed drums and saxophone, the group taps into that laid-back cabaret sound that appeals to the vagabond lurking inside of all of us. |
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Moonshine Jenny |
With a combined 20 years of experience in the music industry, MOONSHINE JENNY pride themselves in a unique and energetic live show. MOONSHINE JENNY brings together members of three previous regionally touring bands and lends experience and energy to a sound all their own. WIth a combination of cover songs and originals, MOONSHINE JENNY is rooted heavily in southern rock, blues, and funk. With covers ranging from The Black Crowes to Bob Marley to Willie Nelson, and originals that meet somewhere in the middle, MOONSHINE JENNY is destined to be one of the next big names in the roots music genre. Come join the buzz, catch MOONSHINE JENNY!
Members include:
Scott Moss Lead vocals / Rhythm guitar
Mike Trexler Lead Guitar / Background vocals
Chris Whitman Bass Guitar / Background vocals
Brent Cooke Drums / Background vocals |
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Moses Cherry and the Topless Gospel Choir |
Moses Cherry: Vocals, Tenor Guitar, Mandolin, Kazoo
Zack McBee: Harp, Rhythm Guitar, Spoons, Tambourine, Kick Drum, Washboard, Harmonizing, Kazoo, Johnny Burns: Bass, Harmonizing |
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Ravens' Lodge
Listen to the haunting melodies of the Native American Love Flute. Ravens' Lodge hosts drum circles from Western North Carolina and beyond. Ravens' Lodge perform with Cedar Flutes, Cane Flutes, composite Flutes (okay....plastic ) Great Highlands Bagpipes, Rawhide Hand Drums, Taos Drums, Rain Sticks, Agogo's, Djemba's, Bodhran's, egg shakers and many more percussion instruments from around the world. |
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Rick Bowles with Phoenix Mendoza |
Shelby native and Nashville songwriter Rick Bowles began his career as a singer/songwriter. He recorded two albums in the 1980’s, “Free for the Evening” and “No Man’s Land.” Both of these discs have been re-released on CD in Japan and Europe, and are prized by “West Coast Music” collectors. In 1987, Rick moved to Nashville; over the next decade, he became one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers, penning 7 number 1 hits and 15 Top Ten singles. These hits include “Down Home” by Alabama, “I Know How He Feels” by Reba, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” by Lorrie Morgan and “Long as I Live” by John Michael Montgomery. Over 200 of Rick’s songs have been recorded by such diverse artists as Alison Krauss, Leann Rimes, Terri Clark, Kenny Rogers and Conway Twitty, resulting in sales of over 30 million albums. Rick was nominated for ACM Song of the Year for “I Know How He Feels” in 1988, and he was inducted into the N.C. Hall of Fame’s Music and Entertainment division in 1997.
Rick’s special guest, Phoenix Mendoza is one of Nashville’s exciting young talents. Everyone who heard him at last year’s Art of Sound was impressed by his powerful vocals and passionate songwriting. Working with famed music producer Josh Leo, Phoenix is currently writing and recording material for what will be an exceptional debut release. He has been featured on the new television series “Music and Motors” on the RFD cable network. |
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Scoot Pittman Trio |
| One full listen to Lake Montonia Road , Scoot's latest release, and you realize pretty quickly that Scoot can do it all. He can write a mean folk song ("Grandpa's Shoes"), and can even play the blues ("Word on the Street"). He knows when to funk it up ("Fatback"), and you better believe this blue-eyed soulster knows when to serve up some of that Southern soul ("Lake Montonia Road") and gospel ("Laughin' at the Devil") from deep within. Being the youngest of six, Scoot was raised on a steady diet of old 45's and vinyl records, in addition to the church music his "Mama" would play around the house. No matter what the music was he heard growing up, it seems to have soaked in. There is no question that Scoot Pittman is a very talented guy. He has the ability to create the kind of music that forces you to either exercise your body and your mind. But more importantly, Scoot has the work ethic and drive to make it all happen. The music he makes is timeless. You'd be hard-pressed to pin it down to any one time period. And yet while Scoot is able to create this timeless music, he is very capable of taking you on a journey in his lyrical time machine. And if you love music, this is one journey that I highly recommend you take. |
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Shane Pruitt Band |
| Based in Spartanburg SC, the Shane Pruitt Band is bringing its raw, refined, explorative, and expressive brand of blues all across the Southeast. Formed in the Fall of 2005, the Shane Pruitt Band is quickly becoming one of the most recognized and popular bands in the area. Since its emergence on the local music scene, the Shane Pruitt Band has opened for numerous National Acts, headlined several local blues festivals, and has received a lot of support from local media outlets. With strong support from local media, numerous venues, headliners, and promoters, 2008 is looking very bright for the Shane Puitt Band. With over 80 years of collective performance experience, the Shane Pruitt Band produces a sound that is both powerful and accessible, the rare sort that rewards deep listening while still pleasing those who come simply to dance and drink. |
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Slate Mountain Ramblers |
| The Slate Mountain Ramblers have been a mainstay of the dance and festival culture in central and western North Carolina and southwest Virginia for 24 years and are still going strong. Headed up by fiddler, Richard Bowman from Ararat, Virginia, the Ramblers started as group of friends and morphed into a family band over the years. |
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The Old Ceremony |
| The Old Ceremony draws their water from a deep well of music ranging from the Beatles to Beck, Leadbelly to Led Zeppelin. Unorthodox instrumentation meets superb songwriting, to create a unique interpretation of rock'n'roll. After two highly acclaimed albums and four years of touring, the Chapel Hill, NC band has built a large and loyal following. TOC has performed with CAKE, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Chuck Berry, Polyphonic Spree, Mountain Goats, and Avett Brothers, and was included in PASTE Magazine's "Top 100 Albums of 2006." TOC is figureheaded by songwriter/raconteur Django Haskins, and includes bassist Matt Brandau, drummer Dan Hall, vibes/organist Mark Simonsen, and violinist/keyboardist Gabriele Pelli. |
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Tori Sparks |
| Tori Sparks calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road in the U.S. and Europe. Called “a knockout” by the Village Voice, her dynamic live show is equal parts eye-popping soul-singing, and zany stand-up-style humor. Tori’s brand-new third album, The Scorpion in the Story, was co-produced with indie rock veteran David Henry (R.E.M., Ben Folds, Josh Rouse, Widespread Panic, Cowboy Junkies) , and features players such as Steve Bowman (Counting Crows), Will Kimbrough (Rodney Crowell), Viktor Krauss (Lyle Lovett, Mindy Smith, and yes, Alliison’s brother), Fats Kaplin (Mark Knopfler, Kevin Welch), and Barry Walsh (Gretchen Peters). |
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Unspoken Tradition |
| Unspoken Tradition hails from Cherryville, North Carolina. The band came about in March of 2008 when Audie McGinnis and Lee Shuford ran into Blake Putnam at Jack Bingham's bombshelter. After talking about the possibility of picking together, the three of them got together in Blake's jam room to see if it would amount to anything. It surely did, and the trio picked up Zane McGinnis, Audie's younger brother, and Unspoken Tradition was born. After a month or two of 4-a-week practices and all night jam sessions, Unspoken Tradition landed a small gig at a local bar and haven't let up since... |
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