Finkelstein Three

Dana, NC

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Overview

Based in Cleveland County NC, the home of Earl Scruggs, F3 is a progressive bluegrass trio that plays everything from Bill Monroe to the Beatles to Chick Corea. Featuring Tommy Brooks on mandolin and vocals, Derek McCoy on guitar/vocals and Phil Simmons on bass. We sometimes add banjo or fiddle as well, pulling from a wide variety of players in the community of Cleveland County and Western North Carolina.


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Shelia B.

March 16, 2026
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Loved their music!

Would hire again!

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Based in Cleveland county, the home of Earl Scruggs, Finkelstein Three is a progressive bluegrass trio that plays everything from Bill Monroe to the Beatles to Chick Corea. Featuring Tommy Brooks on mandolin/vocals, Derek McCoy on guitar/vocals and Phil Simmons on bass. F3 was recently honored to play the Earl Scruggs Music Festival

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March 2026

14

Saturday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 2:00pm

Hendersonville, NC

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