Kaintuck Band

Louisville, KY

$1,000 to $2,000

Travels up to 300 miles

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Old Brown County Barn

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Take Me back to Od Kentucky

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Lonely River

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Ragtime Annie

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Derby Day event at Paristown in Louisville

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Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, Ohio

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Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom Festival, Indiana

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Kaintuck Band in 2023

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Overview

Affordability priced band, performing traditional and original Bluegrass music at shows, private events and Bluegrass festivals in the Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, and West Virginia areas.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Jimmy R.

November 4, 2024
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Experienced knowledgeable and compassionate group..

Jim Armstrong the coordinator and member of the band for lack is an experienced and knowledgeable brother of Bluegrass. Its an unpretentious group of guys that does not live above their raising. It was a fine tribute to my brother who was a long student of Bluegrass. It was short notice the night before that morning, but Jim had a solution showing great empathy and respect for what he needed to do. He showed up on time, they played well, music befitting an old mountain burial. The window was impressed giving complement to them. For me thats all that mattered. Jim has a great background and understanding of the simple art form of the music. If you talk to Jim you feel like you have known him your entire life. Very, very accommodating and " get it done bunch". Again I thank him and those guys he brought that sunny warm Kentucky morning. The best their is.

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Jimmy,
Thank you for your kind words. As a military veteran, and speaking on behalf of the two retired Louisville firefighters who joined me playing that day, it was a privilege for us to be there to honor your brother.
Thank you.
Jim


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Amy W.

October 10, 2024

Highly Talented Bluegrass Band

Kaintuck Band is excellent in every way. Not only are they a group with very talented musicians; they are professional, reliable, and some of the kindest humans you’ll meet. If you’re looking for a crowd pleasing Bluegrass band, look no further Kaintuck is your band!

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Amy,
Thank you, it was a pleasure to perform at such a wonderful event, and for such a wonderful family.
Kind Regards,
Kaintuck Band


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Patrick A.

September 8, 2024
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Kaintucket did it!

Jim and his band did a great job playing bluegrass at our wedding reception. Great communication before the event. The setup and break down was smooth. And the tunes were great! Would 10/10 recommend.

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Patrick, thank you so much! Your party was outstanding, and all the guys in the band had a great time last night! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome.
Congratulations on your marriage, we wish you many blessed years together!
Jim
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Holly W.

August 15, 2024
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We made the BEST CHOICE by hiring the Kaintuck Band

We had a military send-off party for our son, and we hired Jim and the guys of the Kaintuck Band. Jim was easy to work with and communicate with leading up to the performance date. When the guys arrived, they were so kind and professional. The cast-up was seamless & quick. I had told them a little bit about my family, and they said such nice words inbetween songs. The band really made my event seem so much more personal & fun. Aside from that aspect, their quality of music was above & beyond what we expected. They are talented with their instruments and voices! We will hire them the next time we need a band. And I have to add- everybody LOVES bluegrass music! It’s happy music! It’s the best “background” for a beautiful day. You won’t regret your decision by hiring The Kaintuck Band. BOOK THEM NOW!!!!

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Holly and family,
One of the very best parties we’ve had an opportunity to perform at, and your attention to every detail made it a pleasure for us to be there. Thank you!
Jim
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Amanda W.

November 26, 2023
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Great music from great folks!

Jim and the rest of the band were great to work with! They played for my mom’s 70th birthday party and we had a great time. They had no issues traveling to our neck of the woods in Meade County, came with everything they needed for setup, took requests - all around a great experience! We’ll definitely be using them again for any future live music needs! Thanks guys!

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Amanda and her family were great to work with, and their family made all band members feel welcome. Thank you!
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Booking information

Price range: $1,000 to $2,000

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Kaintuck Band performs traditional and original Bluegrass music. We play the music of the Masters of Bluegrass, bands like Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys, Flatt & Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, Reno and Smiley, and others. We provide a high energy and family oriented show, performing predominantly traditional Bluegrass but we can mix in a little folk, old country, gospel, and Irish music. Kaintuck Band tailors our show to meet the needs of your special event, and we will perform selected Bluegrass songs based on your requests. Our desire, is to make your event special, and we will do our best to meet your every need related to our performance.

About

Kaintuck Band formed in 2017, and performs traditional and original Bluegrass music at Bluegrass Festivals, weddings, music shows, and private events in a six state area in and around Kentucky. Kaintuck is the Native American word for Kentucky, meaning land of great meadows. We play the real deal, Bill Monroe’s Kentucky Bluegrass, and we put on an entertaining and high energy show. We are affordably priced and will work hard to make your event special, tailoring our music to your event. Our band consists of five seasoned Bluegrass musicians, which cumulatively have over 100 years of experience performing Bluegrass music. Give us a listen, and check out our music and videos at our band web site (link hidden). We look forward to working for you at your next event, and we guarantee an entertaining and high energy show.

Additional booking notes

We provide our own professional sound and stage lighting system, which is adequate for any indoor or outdoor event.

Past booked events

October 2024

30

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00pm - 12:00am (Thu)

Radcliff, KY

05

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 6:30pm

New Castle, IN

September 2024

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Miamiville, OH

August 2024

10

Saturday

Personal Occasion

1:00pm - 4:30pm

Bloomington, IN

November 2023

24

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Vine Grove, KY

18

Saturday

Dinner Party

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Louisville, KY

Team

Jim Armstrong Emcee, fiddle and vocals
Mark Payne Five string banjo and vocals
Sonny Doak Acoustic guitar and vocals
Larry Franklin Upright Bass and vocals
Rob Mitchum Mandolin

Set list

Traditional & original songs
Kaintuck Band will tailor our music to meet the needs of your event, and play traditional Bluegrass song requests, if known.

Influences and inspiration

Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
The Stanley Brothers
Reno & Smiley
James King
Jim & Jesse McReynold
Louvin Brothers
Lonesome River Band
Blue Highway

Setup requirements

Shure 57 & 58 microphones, Yamaha 16 Channel mixing board, and four EV 15” powered speakers