![]() It’s that mix of serious chops and good-natured fun that earned the Steep Canyon Rangers the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2013 and that drew celebrated comedian/banjoist Steve Martin to them when he needed a backing band. They are as danceable as the most progressive, party-oriented string band and equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony. A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra. Steep Canyon Rangers – The Steep Canyon Rangers add an authentic and distinct sound in North Carolina’s array of native musical talent, including Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, James Taylor, John Coltrane, Randy Travis and The Avett Brothers. “Six children later, we’ve finally documented our musical growth together.” The talented duo will perform on Sunday. “When we married in 2002, we felt there would be some recording project in our future, but we didn’t realize it wouldn’t happen until 2014!” says Natalie. 1 on the Billboard World Music chart, a milestone was hit, as the release was their official first full recording as a duo. With the release of their latest studio album, “ONE,” which debuted at No. Widely recognized as one of the best Celtic fiddlers in the world, his high-energy playing style also makes him a highly popular performer. He is the oldest brother of the internationally acclaimed family musical group Leahy, winners of three JUNO Awards. Her husband, Donnell Leahy, is no stranger to the awards podium himself. Though acknowledging that she can be “a musical chameleon,” Natalie stresses that, above all else, “I play Cape Breton fiddle.” She has won two JUNO and 11 East Coast Music Awards and been nominated for a Grammy is in great demand as a charismatic performer and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma (on the Grammy-winning album “Songs of Joy & Peace”), Alison Krauss, Jesse Cook, and Béla Fleck. Over a recording career now spanning 25 years, this Order of Canada recipient has released 11 albums that have notched sales of over 200,000 copies. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy – To fans of fiddle music, Natalie MacMaster needs no introduction. The Avett Brothers will perform on opening night of MerleFest and again on Saturday. The Americana Music Association named it the No. ![]() “True Sadness” achieves The Avett Brothers’ highest career debut to date and dominates multiple charts. The band supported The Rolling Stones in Raleigh during 2015’s Zip Code Tour. They performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and accompanied Chris Cornell for a Pearl Jam tribute on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Their eighth studio album, “Magpie and the Dandelion,” debuted at No. During their second performance, the Brooklyn Philharmonic joined to pay homage to Brooklyn with “I and Love and You” at Mr. The group appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! twice in a few months’ time. 4 on the Billboard Top 200, drawing praise from People, USA Today and American Songwriter. 16 on the Billboard Top 200, garnering critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Paste, New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Time. The Avett Brothers – The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, “I and Love and You,” landing at No. The rest of the packed lineup for MerleFest 2017 will roll out over the next few months. MerleFest has already announced over 75 artists for 2017, including Zac Brown Band with a very special acoustic set, Del McCoury Band, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Mountain Heart and many more. This year will be the 30th celebration of this homecoming of roots music artists and fans that draws over 75,000 participants every year. (January 10, 2017) – MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 27-30, 2017, is proud to announce six more additions to the 2017 lineup: The Avett Brothers, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Chatham County Line Electric Holiday, Mandolin Orange, Steep Canyon Rangers and Sierra Hull. MerleFest adds six more artists to lineup
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