Steep Canyon Rangers
Hailing from the heart of North Carolina’s Appalachian and Piedmont regions, Steep Canyon Rangers have set a gold standard in traditional bluegrass, all while evolving the genre with modern, accessible influences. Over their esteemed career, the band has earned a reputation as trailblazers in Americana music, with 14 studio albums and three Grammy nominations, including a win in 2013 for “Nobody Knows You”. Collaborating with iconic actor and banjoist Steve Martin, the Rangers have graced the world’s biggest stages and are celebrated for their masterful songwriting.
New to the lineup, award-winning singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett brings a fresh and soul-stirring presence. A dedicated student of folk traditions, Burdett infuses heartfelt emotion into the Rangers’ mountain sound, described by drummer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Ashworth as having the power to “reach out and touch your heart or slap you in the face.” The band features Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Mike Guggino (mandolin/mandola, vocals), Nicky Sanders (fiddle, vocals), Mike Ashworth (drums, vocals), and Barrett Smith (bass, guitar, vocals), alongside Burdett on guitar and vocals. Experience a night where bluegrass tradition meets new horizons, brought to life by one of the most influential acts in Americana today.
