Kaintuck Band
- Louisville, KY
- Bluegrass Band
- 2 Verified Bookings
Amanda W. said “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…”
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Mama Said String Band is a regionally touring bluegrass/folk band that has been receiving critical acclaim since it's conception nearly half a decade ago. They have won awards for best bluegrass band in various regions, shared the stage with some of the biggest names in bluegrass, and always make an effort to connect with their audience in the most genuine way possible.
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Price Range: $1000-$5000
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
We provide a versatile musical experience ranging from intimate, to being a festival act. Depending upon the size of the event and our role in such events, we have done everything from background music, Emceeing, being the main attraction and entertainment, to building personal relationships and trying to build a one of a kind experience for each person we meet along the way.
A four-piece collection of songwriters, David O’Neal, Taylor Shuck, Katie “Didit” Caudill, and Kaitlen Farmer, is Mama Said String Band. Based out of Louisville, KY and established in 2016, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to sounds once forgotten. Individually, each member’s background spans multiple genres, and styles. Together, they draw influences from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary high octane instrumentation.
During their time together, Mama Said String Band has performed at various notable festivals and events including FloydFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, Louisville’s Waterfront Wednesday, and Master Musicians Festival. In 2018, the group was named runner-up in the annual John Hartford Memorial Festival band competition; along with being nominated as finalists in the category of Bluegrass Artist of the Year for the Louisville Music Awards, airing on KET’s Christmas Special, and winning “Album of the Year” for their most recently published album “Carry the Water” at the Lexington Music Awards as well as winning best Bluegrass Band in the Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards. Since their conception in 2017 Mama Said String Band has been documenting their musical journey in an delightful and engaging fan favorite series of videos on their own YouTube Channel commonly known to their fanbase as “The Bathroom Sessions”. These amazing recordings properly capture the essence of both their unique personalities and musical authenticity in an acoustically pure and perfect setting that continue to delight audiences around the world. The ensemble has opened for and shared the bill with: Larry & Jenny Keel, Lost Dog Street Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Nicholas Jamerson (of Sundy Best) and Jeff Austin Band. Mama Said String Band released their debut self-titled album in February 2018, followed by their sophomore album, Carry the Water released June of 2019. Their most recent release, Mariah, garnered great attention charting on the folk radio charts as their radio debut. Fans, old and new, and reviewers alike have boldly praised the up-and-coming four-piece.
Our setlist is comprised mostly of originals with a mixture of covers depending upon the event. It's not set in stone.
Taylor Shuck | Banjo |
Katie Didit | Bass |
Kaitlen Farmer | Guitar |
David O'Neal | Violin |
John Prine, Crooked Still, Hank Williams (Sr - III), Emily King, Grateful Dead, Billie Holiday, Bill Monroe, Mandolin Orange, Bela Fleck, Punch Brothers, Emmylou Harris and many more
Professional sound system
Amanda W. said “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…”
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