The Hackensaw Boys and Chamomile & Whiskey

Hackensaw Boys

With feet firmly planted in the old-time song tradition, hands soiled by the dirt of rock n' roll and eyes fixed steadily on the future of real country music, the Hackensaw Boys are among the most exciting groups charting new territory in today's diverse Americana music scene.

How does it work? Everybody sings a bit of lead, everybody sings a bit of harmony and most members know when to shut up. Instrumentation includes banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, upright bass, charismo (a home-made tin can contraption) and the occasional trap kit.

Chamomile & Whiskey

Chamomile & Whiskey has been tearing up the Blue Ridge and beyond for over 2 years. The band's ferocious mixture of americana and rock with gypsy, irish, and old-time music is captivating and invigorating. Koda Kerl's smooth and soulful singing goes with his deep and poignant lyrics like whiskey poured over ice. Ryan Lavin's innovative banjo solos and imaginative song-writing is more like a straight shot... Marie Borgman's versatile fiddle playing serves as the band's main lead, with a pulsating rhythm section following each swing of the bow. On stage the band lights up with energy and passion, leading crowds in a boot-stomping frenzy. The group has quickly become one of the hottest up and coming band's in central Virginia, representing the fire and lust of the Blue Ridge.