Boomtown Trio |
Boomtown Trio has a big sound fueled by bigger energy. Combining the talents of renowned upright bass player Craig Butterfield, champion fiddler Kristen Harris, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cat Galan, Boomtown Trio create a rare and wonderful combination of chamber music, folk, and Americana. Individually, these 3 musicians draw from diverse influences, and unite with compositions that showcase virtuosic instrumental performances, unique and ethereal string textures, and powerful songwriting.
Craig Butterfield - upright bass Kristen Harris - violin, vocals Cat Galan - guitar, violin, vocals |
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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