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Overview
“Bristling with vocal, instrumental & songwriting talent with hard-driving live shows that are just plain danceable fun, High Lonesome is the latest breath of fresh music to spring from Colorado’s legendary bluegrass scene," Veteran Bluegrass journalist, John Lehndorff describes the band in his review of their latest album. Named "Ten of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands” list (Denver Westword, Nick Hutchinson) this Front Range band combines a pleasing mash of dobro, fiddle, guitar, bass, & mandolin.
11 Reviews
High Lonesome performed at our daughter’s wedding and to say it was epic would be a huge understatement! The positive feedback we received from family and friends is still coming in and we just can’t say enough about this band! If you don’t hire them for your event, you are truly missing out.
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Response from High Lonesome:
Thank you Alan & Trisha for choosing High Lonesome for Kelli & Mike's special day! You and your family were so great to work with and so much fun!
We had the pleasure of High Lonesome playing a bluegrass set for our private client party. They were the perfect vibe and entertainment on a Colorado afternoon. We hope to have them again in the future! All the band members were extremely professional and just authentic people. If you get a chance to see them play definitely make it a priority!
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Response from High Lonesome:
Tyler thanks so much for the kind words! We had a blast. I was working on a TV show the next week and the same Ice Cream truck showed up on set. Come hang out with us at a show sometime brother!
I can't say enough about how amazing High Lonesome made our weekend! We hired them to play for my brother in laws birthday and they were so easy-going and professional! They got to know him/picked his brain about music he likes and created a play list incorporating those likes! They even "learned" a new song on the spot because our guests anniversary turned out to be the same night and so they had their own little dance moment with their wedding song! Chuck and Lily were so wonderful to get to know and Dylan (shoot I forgot the mandolin player's name-sorry!) were some of the best pickers we have ever heard. If they don't get to famous for us, we will be having them play at as many parties in the future that we can afford! Such a great experience!
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Response from High Lonesome:
Aw this is sweet! Y'all are too kind! We had a blast there the host and all the guests were so nice y'all made us feel like we were guests too. :) Make sure you come and say hey next time you see us in concert somewhere!
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High Lonesome did an amazing job at our wedding reception this past weekend. They were easy to work with, played the perfect mix of original and cover songs, were appealing to a wide audience age range (18 months to 93 years), and helped create memories that will last a lifetime. Do not hesitate in booking them for your wedding, party, or event!
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Response from High Lonesome:
Kyle, Thank you so much for the wonderful words! We throughly enjoyed celebrating your wedding day with all of you and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great trio that plays a mix of country, bluegrass and folk! Excellent musicians and vocals with just the right amount of talk about the history of some of the songs. I highly recommend them!
Americana Band, Country Band, Folk Band
Response from High Lonesome:
Tom,
Chuck, Dylan, and Josh had a great time playing for all the people at Cider Days last weekend! Thank you so much for the wonderful words!
High Lonesome was the absolutely perfect choice. I can't imagine a more perfect group to play my birthday party, in my big red barn, on my ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. New band member Amy's powerful & emotional vocals mixed with hilarious banter took the group to a whole new level. The astonishing dobro playing, soulful bass and acoustic guitar with Amy's mandolin were outstanding, powerful and mesmerizing. The lead male's vocals were also great. And they played so many great songs, old and new. This band is really going places, I'm glad I caught this group while they are still available! The audience and I were 100% pleased!
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Response from High Lonesome:
Eric,
What wonderful words. Thank you so much for having us play for your birthday celebration! We had a fabulous time with you and your friends. Be on the look out for upcoming shows in the Laramie area.
High Lonesome played at a Fall Fundraising event in October and we were not disappointed. They showed up with plenty of time for set up and sound check, and time to spare. They were easy to work with and everyone who attended said they enjoyed their music. We would definitely love to have them back agian!
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Response from High Lonesome:
We had a lot fun with y'all! Such a kind congregation and I am humbled by this very nice review! Thanks for taking the time to do this and we're looking forward to the next time. - Chuck
Had the pleasure of being at a performance during a private event and was really impressed. Especially considering that I am not usually a fan of the genre. But they are very good. I am happy that I had the opportunity to hear them play.
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Response from High Lonesome:
That was a lot of fun and thats a huge compliment I appreciate you sharing that! Thanks for taking the time to leave this review!
Wow! We were lucky enough to attend a 50th birthday celebration in Parker CO. The party was held in the backyard and High Lonesome was there to entertain the guests. I cannot say enough good things about this band. Their music was truly enjoyable and they played on even after the temps dropped to uncomfortably cold. Not only did they play on, but they entertained with background on many of the songs, funny stories and interaction with the guests. Cold as it was, we grabbed blankets and stayed for the entire time as we didn't want to miss a moment of their performance. You can check them out on Spotify to hear some of their songs. Hope we get to see them again soon!!
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Response from High Lonesome:
Aw thanks so much Cynthia that means a lot! It was getting a little chilly there but we still had a blast. Yeah Chuck likes to be cut it up with the audience he thinks he is a comedian sometimes :) Make sure you say hello to us nect time you come to a show in Denver! - Lily
We were lucky enough to book the guys for my hubs 50th birthday gig in Parker, CO on a perfect evening in September. The band showed up on time, immediately made fast friends with the crowd, and entertained us in between their beautiful tunes. They are a 'don't miss' and a 'do see again'! Loved you guys! ~ Amy
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We couldn't be more please with how the party came together and High Lonesome was the centerpiece. They showed up on time and put on a great show. We invited them to be a part of the party and to make themselves at home. It was such a cool experience and I know we'll do it again.
All their music was delightful but one thing they did that really blew our minds was took a request to play a "First Day of My Life" for a 1 yr anniversary couple there with their newborn. They huddled up... and, made it happen. It was so cool! It sounded amazing even tho they had never played it before... they were just riffing! WOW
Highly recommend them! I plan to book them again before they get booked up!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $1800 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability
What to Expect
High Lonesome is one of the region's premiere hard driving bluegrass bands comprised of some of the best players the front range has to offer. We absolutely love playing private events and have many years of experience doing so. We are punctual and always arrive on time, we bring a quality sound system tailored to your sound design needs and you really do see how much fun we are having during our performance. Don't hesitate to reach out for a quote for your event. We do book far out in advance and have already started booking '25 weddings so let's get the ball rolling because we would love to be a memorable part of your event. We offer a full band experience all the way down to solo performance.
About
High Lonesome is a modern hard driving bluegrass band with three part harmonies, we bring that High Lonesome sound to your event and we know that your guests will never forget it. Find out why our fans love our sound and keep coming back for more! We also encourage you to come and see us at one of our public concerts! We want you to experience our show so you know we are THE band for your event.
Chuck Sitero - Guitar and Vocals
Neva Wilder - Fiddle and Vocals
Dylan Kober- Dobro
David Tiller - Mandolin
Miles Ridnell - Upright Bass
Additional Booking Notes
We do kindly ask that the customer shelter the band and our sound system from sun, wind, and rain. We will also need power for our PA system. We welcome our customer to use our PA system to make announcements while the PA is set up.
Services Offered
Set List
Gentle on My Mind ( John Hartford )
Deep Elem Blues ( Grateful Dead )
Streets of Bakersfield ( Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens )
Lonesome Feeling ( Bluegrass hit )
Melissa ( Allman Brothers )
Savage Sundown ( popular song written by us )
Brown Eyed Woman( Grateful Dead )
Friend of the Devil ( Grateful Dead )
Ginseng Sullivan ( Norman Blake )
Last Train From Poor Valley ( Norman Blake )
Willin ( Little Feat )
I wonder where you are tonight ( Tony Rice )
The Weight ( The Band )
Don't think twice it's alright ( Bob Dylan )
Buckets of Rain ( Bob Dylan )
North Country Fair ( Bob Dylan)
Wagon Wheel ( Old Crow Medicine Show )
Shady Grove ( Jerry Garcia )
Billy in the Lowground
Some Old Day ( Flatt and Scruggs )
All thats left ( popular song written by us )
Stupid Heart ( Fontana Sunset )
Song For Life ( Rodney Crowell )
Thanks a lot ( Ernest Tubb )
Back to the Barrooms ( Merle Haggard )
Will you go Lassie Go (Beautiful Scottish Song)
Whiskey in the Jar ( Irish traditional )
Blackbird ( Beatles )
Norwegian Wood ( Beatles )
We Hit the Road ( Popular song written by us )
Streets of London ( Ralph Mctell )
Summer Wages ( Ian Tyson )
Last thing on my mind ( Tom Paxton )
All of me ( Jazz swing )
Kinfolk in Carolina ( Merle Travis )
Nine Pound Hammer ( Tony Rice )
Sitting on top of the world
Down the Road ( Flatt and Scruggs )
Shenandoah ( Jerry Garcia, David Grisman
Eat My Dust ( David Grisman )
Me and my uncle ( Grateful Dead )
Traditional Fiddle tunes
Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek
Whiskey Before Breakfast,
St Annes Reel, Big Sciota,
Eat My Dust
Roses in the Snow
Nine Pound Hammer
Big Sciota
Gold Rush
Dark Hollow
Sittin on top of the World
Down the Road
Big Spike Hammer
Red Haired Boy
Last train from Poor Valley
Rocky Top
Stormy Horizons
Long Black Veil
My home across the Blueridge Mountains
Me and My Uncle
Tell me Baby
Back to the bar rooms
Going down the road feeling bad
Streets of Bakersfield
Blackberry Blossom
Salt Creek
The Old Home Place
Team
| Chuck Sitero | Guitar, vocals, and songwriter |
| Dylan Kober | Dobro |
| Neva Wilder | Fiddle, Vocals |
| Miles Ridnell | Bass |
| David Tiller | Mandolin & Vocals |
Influences & Inspiration
Paul Simon, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Who, Gordon Lightfoot, the Allman Brothers, Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain, String Cheese Incident, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Allison Krauss, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck, Don Williams, Del Mccoury Band, Sturgill Simpson, Avett Brothers, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly. Curtis Mayfield, John Coltrane, Vassar Clements, Tyler Childers, Bob Marley. We are very open minded about music and it really comes out in our songwriting and our interpretations of popular classic songs. So many influences it's really impossible to list.
Setup Requirements
Protection from rain, sun, & wind when performing outdoors.
Electrical Outlet (2-3)
Solid, Level, Dry, Clean surface to stand on (Stage preferred but not required)