Deep Drawl

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Acoustic rock band that's a little bit bluegrass, country, soul, rock and jazz. Specializing in original songs and covers suitable for any age audience. A perfect addition to your next event!


Reviews

6 reviews

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Marianne M.

March 20, 2023
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The best band ever!

My husband and I married after 48 years of meeting when we were teenagers. Our reception was mixed of our parents, adult children and sons and daughters. From the first minute of play, Deep Drawl was able to capture, entertain and rock the dance floor. Their range of music, the instrumentals and the pristine voices made our wedding day. Our guests could not stop speaking of them. We recommend the band and their assistant Dana to anyone. You will be sorry if you don’t reserve them! Thank you Deep Drawl - an evening we will not forget. Marianne and Rob.

Hired as: Americana Band

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Marianne and Rob
We loved every minute of the celebration and are truly humbled by your kind words. The effervescent smiles and rowdy singing along was a night to remember for guests and the band alike. Put us down for the anniversary party!


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Matt S.

August 23, 2017
Verified review

The highlight of my wedding

We were looking for an acoustic guitarist/ singer to sing and play a wedding entrance song and walkout song. We were out of state and were unable to meet with a musician before the wedding. The Bushells contacted us and within hours of posting the add, had sent us a recording of their Gutiartist Jim Algar (YouTube man of a thousand voices) playing the two songs. He nailed both of them and was hired without having to hear anyone else. He arrived early and was set on the beach before we arrived. I was worried about the acoustics and he did a sound check with me. He did an amazing job playing the songs for us and then even stayed a little longer while the photographer took pictures and he played some nice songs to keep the wedding party entertained. Very reasonably priced and amazing all around. Thanks guys.

Hired as: Acoustic Band


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Kristin D.

March 24, 2017
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Bushels were fantastic!

Super professional and easy going. It was a pleasure working with the bushels. Highly recommend this talented band.

Hired as: Bluegrass Band

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Deep Drawl

Thank you Kristin! Kudos to you on a well executed event!


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Jodi I.

October 26, 2016
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Our budget only allowed for a duo...

The Bushels are amazingly talented! They were an absolute pleasure to work with and kept our event in a wonderful groove the entire time. Professional and pleasant people I would hire them again in a second!

Hired as: Country Band

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Deep Drawl

Thank you so much Jodi 😊 We enjoyed working with you too!


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Kelli C.

April 28, 2016

My favorite!

I first met The Bushels at Music to your Mouth, food and wine festival at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff. We have now worked together a numerous occasions both weddings and corporate groups. They are my go-to all time favorites for bluegrass & southern rock. I love how you catch yourself singing along and realize it a classic song that now as a great bluegrass twist. All you need are some roasted oysters, cold beer, and The bushels!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band, Southern Rock Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Professional four piece band that will engage your guests. Plays original songs and extensive range of covers from most decades.

About

Typically a unit of mass or weight, a bushel is relative to the standard measurement of a commodity—a bushel of barley may not equal a bushel of oysters. In much the same way, trying to define The Bushels as a band depends on how much weight you assign their influences: bluegrass, country, soul, rock, and jazz.

“We get tagged as a bluegrass band due to the instruments,” says mandolin playing singer Mal Jones, “but we’re really an acoustic rock band with lots of dynamics…and that lets us go into different areas.”

In 2010, the group released Wood & Steel—a seven-song studio collaboration between Jones, brothers Jim (guitar) and Whitt Algar (double bass), and banjoist Guilds Hollowell. It was the follow-up to their 2009 EP, Blacktree, which includes “Sweet T.” A hard-charging, Appalachian-style number, it's a favorite of the guys that own Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka...they use it as a theme song.

In March 2013 the band released it’s 3rd record,….self-titled, THE BUSHELS. Recorded at Mantis Studios over the course of the winter of 2012 the sound is a natural evolvement from their past recordings. “We’ve added lots of musical color to this record; drums,
piano, organ, pedal steel, violin and some great backing vocals. There are some new tunes and some older tunes reworked for this bigger band. All of those influences are in the mix. We are looking forward to getting it out there and having it heard.”

Additional booking notes

Need 20'x6' area to set up and a 3 prong outlet or extension cord within 6' of play area. Band provides own sound for audiences up to approx. 300 people. Water requested at stage area for band.

Past booked events

March 2023

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Charleston, SC

January 2020

10

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Charleston, SC

August 2017

22

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Folly Beach, SC

June 2017

03

Saturday

Grand Opening

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Johns Island, SC

March 2017

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Bluffton, SC

December 2016

16

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charleston, SC

October 2016

24

Monday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Charleston, SC

23

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

June 2016

24

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

May 2016

28

Saturday

Barrels and Bluegrass Festival

12:15pm - 2:45pm

27

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:30pm - 9:30pm

23

Monday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Thursday

Weekly/Recurring Performance

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Charleston, SC

April 2016

29

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

26

Tuesday

Edmund's Oast

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Team

Jim Algar Guitar/Vocals
Whitt Algar Bass/Vocals
Mal Jones Mandolin/Vocals
Guilds Hollowell Banjo/Vocals

Set list

Original songs
Covers - Billie Jean, Black Water, Boots were made for walking, Built for Comfort, Call me the breeze, Copperhead Road, Can't always get what you want, Dance Dance Dance, Feel like Making love, Fire on the Mountain, Cripple Creek, Folsom Prison Blues, Friend of the Devil, Gloria, Helpless, Hey Hey What Can I Do, I Shot the Sheriff, Isn't She Lovely, Lay Down Sally, Let's Get It On, Maggie, Man of Constant Sorrow, Miss Ohio, Ring of Fire, That's Alright Mama, Tupelo Honey, Wagon Wheel, Vegas, The Weight, Wicked Game, Watchtower, Fearless Heart, Walk The Line

Influences and inspiration

Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Doobie Brothers Old Crow Medicine Show, Steve Earle, The Band, Chris Isaak, Michael Jackson to name a few

Setup requirements

20'x6' stage area

3 prong outlet or extension cord within 6' of set up area

water for band at stage

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