Bluegrass Music from Nashville, Tennessee. 5-time WV State Banjo Champion Jim Gabehart & guitar player/lead vocalist Valerie Gabehart have played from Canada to Florida, playing a variety of music --- incorporating driving bluegrass, instrumentals, and original songs written by Jim. From fairs, festivals, concerts, weddings, and conventions, to every imaginable type of event, Jim & Valerie are experienced, professional, and anxious to discuss your event and how they can enhance it with their music. They can perform as a duo, trio, or with a full band accompanied by some of Nashville's best musicians, depending on the type of event, budget, space limitations, or other factors.
15 reviews
Lydia S.
June 10, 2026Jim & Valerie Gabehart were amazing musicians and very easy to communicate with. I was thankful they played our event!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band
Lydia S.
June 8, 2026Jim, Valerie, and the rest of their crew did an amazing job at our event, they were timely, easy to communicate with, and their music was fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band
Bridget G.
November 29, 2025I highly recommend this band. Hired them for my husband’s 60 surprise birthday party. Very professional and the music was UNBELIEVABLE. I will be using them again. Guests asked for their contact information. It was a huge success.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Thank you for your kind words and allowing us to be a part of this special event. We would love to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
Richard D.
June 21, 2025Our daughter has always talked about having a live Bluegrass band for her wedding. Jim and Valerie and their amazing band made her dream come true yesterday. Their band are supremely talented musicians, of course. Beyond the music they were also extremely patient, kind and friendly. We loved every song and we are so glad that we found them.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Joshua E.
May 24, 2024Fantastic experience! I booked Jim and Valerie for a business conference in Cincinnati, OH. I really wanted our attendees to experience a bit of Southern culture through Bluegrass music. Jim and Valerie did an incredible job, and everyone loved the experience. I would highly recommend them for any event. Very well done!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Thanks for your kind words. We enjoyed working for your and hope our paths may cross again sometime in the future.
Price range: $800-1500
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Mainstream bluegrass, with energy and originality. Variety holds an audience's attention and this group knows how to put a program together by blending traditional bluegrass, gospel, blazing instrumentals, humor, tear-jerking ballads, and original compositions.
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Jackson, TN
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Athens, AL
Friday
Dinner Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Glendale, KY
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Whitwell, TN
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Walton, KY
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Cincinnati, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Morning View, KY
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Marietta, OH
Saturday
Festival
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Cairo, WV
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Corinth, KY
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Valley Head, WV
Saturday
Graduation
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Union, KY
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Lexington, KY
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Craigsville, WV
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cincinnati, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Chillicothe, OH
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Gallipolis, OH
Friday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Charleston, WV
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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London, KY
Wednesday
Fair
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hilliard, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Charleston, WV
In addition to the pioneers of bluegrass -- Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, The Osborne Brothers, The Country Gentlemen, J. D. Crowe & The New South, and later generation artists like Ricky Skaggs, Quicksilver, Lonesome River Band, music from other genres like Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, and The Eagles have been an influence.
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