Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Sassafras is a bluegrass band who pays homage to the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pushing the edge of progressive Newgrass music as well. Their repertoire includes a range of musical styles including ole-time, country, folk, western swing and originals. Sassafras band members have performed the festivals: Merlefest, Walnut Valley, Riverhawk, Red White & Bluegrass, Albino Skunk, Bass Mountain, Denton, High Mountain Bluegrass, AGEC Bluegrass (Paris, France), Ironbridge (England), Hamishes' Hoose (Paisley, Scotland), Güglinger Bluegrass (Germany) to name a few.
1 review
Erich B.
June 25, 2023The band was absolutely amazing! They created a delightful atmosphere for the entire family, sharing interesting tidbits, folding in some appropriate jokes between songs, and performing music that resonated with everyone's taste. The birthday person of honor said the music was a bullseye and reminded them of when they were a kid. For our event the band absolutely was instrumental in making everyone in attendance walk away with a wonderful life memory thet they will cherish always. Thank you to the band - exceeded expectations, would highly recommend!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
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Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Sassafras is a bluegrass band who pays homage to the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pushing the edge of progressive Newgrass music as well. Their repertoire includes a range of musical styles including ole-time, country, folk, western swing and originals.
Sassafras has shared the stage and/or studio with a wide range of prominent bluegrass and Americana artist including: Doc Watson, Jack Lawrence, Charlie Waller, Jim Lauderdale, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas , Allison Krauss, Tim O'Brien, Mark O'Connor, Laurie Lewis, Arthur Smith, Josh Graves, Kenny Baker, Benny Martin, Mac Wiseman, Tut Taylor, Russell Moore, Ronnie Bowman, Doug Jernigan, Jim Buchanan, Steve Dilling, Kim Gardner, Wayne Henderson, Steve Lewis, Jeff Little, Tony Furtado, Leon Hunt, Richard Collins, Kruger Brothers, Roy Huskey Jr., Kristi Cox and others.
Sassafras band members have performed at a long list of festivals and venues including: Merlefest, Walnut Vally Festival (Winfield, Kansas), Riverhawk Music Festival (Florida), Song of the Mountians (PBS Television Series), King Pup Syndicated Radio, Red White & Bluegrass Festival (NC), Albino Skunk Festival (SC), Plum Hollow Festival (SC), Chomp & Stomp Festival (Georgia), Mean Fiddler (London, England), Bass Mountain Festival (NC), Denton Bluegrass Festival (NC), , Christmas in July Festival (NC), Bean Blossom Festival (Indiana), High Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Colorado), Susanville Bluegrass Festival (California), Wyoming BBQ & Bluegrass Festival (Worland, WY) AGEC Bluegrass (Paris, France), Didmarton Bluegrass Festival (England), Ironbridge Bluegrass Festival (England), North Yorkshire Bluegrass Festival (England), North Wales Bluegrass Festival (Wales), Scottish Bluegrass Association (Edinburgh, Scotland), Hamishes' Hoose (Paisley, Scotland), Brookfield Knights Scottish Tour (Loudon Temple Prod.), Güglinger Bluegrass Festival (Germany) to name a few.
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Valdese, NC
Bluegrass Band
