Boomtown Trio |
The Boomtown Trio have a big sound fueled by bigger energy. Jaunty, plucky, and vibrant, the masterful Kristen Harris, Kelley McLachlan and Craig Butterfield whir through tunes. United by rich vocal harmonies, adroit champion fiddling, and renowned upright bass playing, their tunes are adeptly crafted and expertly delivered. A rare and wonderful combination of chamber music and folk music, the sorrowful Southern Gothic songwriting of McLachlan springs from a rich tradition while harkening contemporary ethos. The Boomtown Trio proves themselves a rare and delightful musical experience.
Kelley McLachlan - guitar, banjo, uke, vocals Kristen Harris - violin, vocals Craig Butterfield - upright bass |
The Resonant RoguesOriginal Folk Noir from Asheville, NC
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The Flat Out StrangersGypsy jazz band out of Columbia, SC
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Parker's BackParker’s Back is a vintage “hot string band” quartet that focuses on vocal versions of early 20th century jazz, swing, and Great American Songbook classics.
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Old Time String Bands |
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Kristen attends fiddlers' conventions and gatherings across the US every year, and plays regularly with different oldtime bands in the region. Currently, you can find her in Columbia, SC at a gig or a SQUARE DANCE with Kristen & The Reliables (with Ben Riesser and Kathy Bradley), or The State Street String Band.
She is also working on a new album called The Borger Wiggle with some of her favorite collaborators (Ben Riesser, Tyson Graham, and Ashley Carder. |
The Dirty Gone Dolas |
The Dirty Gone Dolas are a Columbia, SC band that plays Americana music- traditional, originals, and covers in a stringband format.
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