Steep Canyon Rangers

Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Steep Canyon Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain. In their last few albums, the band has gained recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass, earning a reputation as one of today’s most influential Americana songwriting groups. 

Throughout their esteemed career, the three-time Grammy nominees have released 14 studio albums, three collaborative albums with actor and banjoist Steve Martin, been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and appeared on some of music’s biggest stages.  

Della Mae

Della Mae is a Grammy-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and two-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to more than 30 countries, spreading peace and understanding through music. Della Mae’s mission is to showcase top female musicians and improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming and performance. 

Their live shows are foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing riots, full of the kind of high-octane instrumental skills that the band—now in its twelfth year and its third incarnation—was always intended to showcase.

— No Depression

Their live shows are foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing riots, full of the kind of high-octane instrumental skills that the band—now in its twelfth year and its third incarnation—was always intended to showcase.

— No Depression

Their live shows are foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing riots, full of the kind of high-octane instrumental skills that the band—now in its twelfth year and its third incarnation—was always intended to showcase.

— The Guardian

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