Since 2010 Josh Watson & the Oola Malla Band have toured the Southeast and Midwest, sharing the stage with artists like Grammy Award winning Texas trio Los Lonely Boys, Paul Thorn, Zach Deputy, The Hackensaw Boys, PALEFACE, The Southern Gothic, David Childers, The Waydown Wanderers, Boy Named Banjo, Dr. Bacon & Empire Strikes Brass.
“...to the North Carolina Piedmont what the Gourds are to Texas: musicians that evoke a place, a time, and a feel.”
--Steve Wildsmith - The Daily Times
"...a rolling thunderous New Orleans flavored musical Po’Boy with country psychedelic seasoning..."
--Billy Ingram - O'Henry Magazine
7 reviews
Kristen B. L.
June 13, 2026Josh Watson and his band were incredible at our wedding. They even offered to learn our song, Brandi Carlile’s The Story, and performed it beautifully. The talent in this band is superb and everyone is still raving. Fantastic band for a night we won’t ever forget. Thank you Josh and the Josh Watson Band!
Hired as: Americana Band
Hillary M.
October 31, 2023They were absolutely fantastic! We will have them again!
Hired as: Rock Band
William C. S.
June 6, 2023The Grand Ole Uproar made a two-hour trek to get to my party. They were on time, set up quickly and played fantastic music for the 4 hours I requested. They were not only open to the genre of music I wanted, but they also killed it! My guests were very excited, and the band truly enhanced the party. I will definitely hire these guys again!
Hired as: Americana Band
Neil M.
November 6, 2017I hired the Grand Ole Uproar for two events. The first was a fundraiser and the second was my brother-in-law's rehearsal dinner. They tailored their set perfectly for the event and the guys in the band are laid back and fun to be around. At one point in the set, they segued an original song into Traveling Band and the place went nuts. I would definitely hire these guys again for an event.
- Neil McDonald
Hired as: Americana Band
Melene H.
November 15, 2016I booked Grand Ole Uproar for an engagement party. The guests' ages ranged from 21 years to 86 years. Everyone loved them. They were very engaging with the guests.
The band members were very talented. They played a great mix of classics along with their own songs. The volume was perfect too. I would definitely hire them again.
Hired as: Americana Band
Price range: Contact for rates
“....to the North Carolina Piedmont what the Gourds are to Texas: musicians that evoke a place, a time, and a feel.”
--Steve Wildsmith - The Daily Times
"...a rolling thunderous New Orleans flavored musical Po’Boy with country psychedelic seasoning..."
--Billy Ingram - O' Henry Magazine
“... heavy on the Dylan, and country, but the kind the Rolling Stones used to do.”
--Brian Clarey - Triad City Beat
“...a band practically born from the Rolling Stones' “Country Honk”...”
--Ryan Snyder - Yes Weekly
"...recalls The Grateful Dead at its most concise (particularly the band’s 1970 one-two peak of Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty), pairing deliberately loose folk with Texas twang and electric textures. (Think: “Uncle John’s Band” in double-time.)"
--Patrick Wall - Free Times, Columbia, SC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Charlotte, NC
Tuesday
Halloween Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Winston-Salem, NC
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Amherst, VA
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fayetteville, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Jamestown, NC
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