BASC Member Bands & Performers
If you're a BASC member band, you can be listed here. Click HERE to send or update your band's information. Updated on
September 22, 2011
- Bladerunners
 
- The BladeRunners combine an engaging country-flavored vocal sound with the thrilling, edgy instrumental spunk that characterizes the best of the modern traditional bluegrass bands. With an attitude and determination to grow and advance for the benefit and satisfaction of the listener, The BladeRunners have been continually if not tenaciously refining their sound since their inception in 1998. The BladeRunners are geared up to present a soothing musical experience that will resonate deep within the heart of every bluegrass and country soul.
Members: John Corzine - Guitar,
Danny Connelly - Bass,
Patrick Sauber - Banjo,
David Dickey III - Mandolin.
Contact: David Dickey III, (714) 323-8065
- Border
Radio
- Border Radio is acoustic Americana that moves easily from soulful
to swing -- original music with tight arrangements sung by leader
and songwriter Kelly McCune. Her soaring vocals have been compared
to Patsy Cline and Maura O-Connell, and her songwriting got her
to Kerrville as a New Folk finalist.
Contact: Kelly McCune, kelly@border-radio.com
- The Brombies
- Original & traditional bluegrass & gospel. Members: George
Doering, Jo Ellen Doering, Bill Bryson & Patrick Sauber. Please
visit the band at their Web Site www.thebrombies.com.
Contact: Jo Ellen Doering, (323) 874-0213.
- The
Get Down Boys
- The Get Down Boys formed in the winter of 2009 in Los Angeles,
CA. Weathered soldier's of the American Bluegrass scene, each player
brings a piece of his past influence to each GDB happening.
By taking a fresh approach to a traditional style, The Get Down
Boys have brought a new interest to the Bluegrass genre and have
sparked a feverish Bluegrass trend in Southern California.
Contact: Matt Bruer, (310) 903-8944 or thegetdownboys@gmail.com
- Grasslands
- Grasslands is a Southern California bluegrass band made up of
5 multi-talented musicians from Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
Between them they have over 100 years experience playing and singing.
Contact: Shelah Speigel, (714) 962-5082 or ifiddler@yahoo.com
- Lonesome
Otis
- Lonesome Otis is an established bluegrass band based in Southern
California. LO is a combination of new and experienced talent and
with its ability to provide clean instrumentals and harmonies, is
guaranteed to satisfy e ven the most critical of bluegrass music
aficionados.
Contact: (951) 897-2362, booking@lonesomeotis.com
- Evan Marshall
- Evan J. Marshall takes solo performance on mandolin to new heights of virtuosity and beauty. By himself he sounds like several of the world's finest mandolinists performing together. Country guitar legend Chet Atkins called Evan "One of the few great musicians of our time."
- Murphy Family Band
 
- The Murphy Family Band plays an exciting mix of traditional and original bluegrass music. Their repertoire includes many of the bluegrass classics by artists such as Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs and The Stanley Brothers in addition to their own compositions. They placed first in the band contest at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle contest in 2010 and have performed at coffee houses, pizza parlors and many other venues around Southern California. The Murphy Family Band consists of Sara Murphy on the fiddle, Kyle Murphy on the mandolin and fiddle, Jim Murphy on the guitar, Doug Davis on the bass, Paula Lane on the dobro, and Bill Knopf on the banjo.
Contact: Jim Murphy, (310)559-3095, murphy_james@smc.edu
- Murphy's Flaw
- Murphy's Flaw is a group of above-average (musically), below-average (taste) musicians who got together under terms of their parole. They play together to serve out their community service sentence, imposed because of crimes against bluegrass.
Band: Peter Blackwelder, John Bryan, Paul Dorn, Dee Farnsworth, Mike Gurzi, Uli Sinn, Matt Witler, Vicki Hill
Contact: John Bryan, banjomensch@gmail.com
- Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band
- Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band is a Southern California based group featuring Devitt Feeley, Lydia Veilleux, and Craig Ferguson who got their start in the bluegrass music field by winning first place in the 2009 Topanga Banjo and Fiddle "Band Contest. Their first recording, "Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band" released in November of 2010, was recorded in a 1920's cabin in the mountain community of Big Bear, CA, and was mastered by legendary bluegrass engineer Billy Wolf in Arlington, VA. The album has been receiving regular airplay on radio stations across the country.
Contact:
Devitt
Feeley,
(310) 367-2204,
rockyneckbluegrass@gmail.com
- Salty Suites
- Salty Suites..... Scott Gates, Chuck Hailes and Chelsea Williams,
They live in the world of live acoustic music, sharing a passion for roots and bluegrass, as well as traditional mountain music. Scott Gates is as close to a musical prodigy on the mandolin as you will ever meet and now plays guitar with the same fire and brilliance. Scott has been a mainstay at festivals for many years and holds a special place in his heart for people he sees year after year. Having performed all over the country and with artists as varied as John McEuen, Nathan McEuen, Steve Martin, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kenny Loggins and a virtual Who's-Who of bluegrass players, Scott has started writing music of his own and will be bringing many of these tunes to you this year. Scott appeared last year on the Ellen Show with Steve Martin, recorded with Kenny Loggins on his soon-to-be-released family album, which was picked up by Disney, appeared in an episode of the 2011 season of "Justified" on the FX Channel and toured the US with band mate Nathan McEuen. Partner in this new venture, Chuck Hailes, is one of the top bass players in the country, schooled in classical and jazz bass playing and techniques. Chuck writes his own music and has teamed with Scott to create many new musical gems. With his background in bluegrass music, and degree in the Upright Bass, Chuck sings and plays in a way that is uniquely his own. Chelsea Williams has been writing and performing her own music since she was 13 years old. After a couple of years in two different working bands, Chelsea took the stage on her own by the age of 17, performing at clubs and coffee shops. While some of her early songs are still hits with her fans, she has continued to develop as a writer penning nearly 100 original songs to date. Chelsea currently makes her living by playing on the street for tips and selling a home-made demo, having sold thousands of CDs in recent months, one-by-one, simply on her own on the street. Her magnetic presence draws them in and her songs set the hook.
Contact: Andrew Gates, (760) 559-7106, scottgates@scottgates.com
- Simon Pure Bluegrass Band
- Simon Pure performs a blend of
traditional and contemporary Bluegrass
music, and is one of best bands at it in
Southern California.
Webster's Dictionary defines
“Simon-Pure” as untainted, pure. The
thesaurus yields synonyms such as
genuine, authentic, and real. All of these
words describe the core philosophy of
this band, and those who have seen and
heard them perform can attest to how
well they have managed to live up to
their name. Simon Pure is a straight
ahead bluegrass band, combining superb
musicianship with flawless vocals. Go to
their website and give a listen to Laurie
Campbell's work on Kentucky
Borderline. They won
first place honors at Topanga in 2006,
and their appearance on the SWBA stage
at Huck Finn this year resulted in an
avalanche of positive comments from the
crowd, and genuine interest from
promoters.
Contact: Brian Campbell, (818) 970-0535 or simonpure@simonpurebluegrass.com
- The Wimberley Bluegrass Band
- A group of siblings, ages 12-17, whose passion is bluegrass music. The band consists of Michael, age 12, on fiddle, Danielle, age 17, on mandolin, James, age 15, on banjo, and his twin brother Mark on guitar. Michael takes lead vocals with his brothers and sister singing harmony. Not content to just listen to the music, they taught themselves to play the acoustic instruments that make up their band. They take their lead from the likes of Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Dailey & Vincent, and Flatt & Scruggs. They have recorded three CDs, Opry Bound, Thoughts of Yesterday, and Waiting at the Gate.
They have played for the Southwest Bluegrass Association's Annual Super Jam 3 years in a row and the Huck Finn Jubilee SWBA stage 3 years in a row. They play regularly at Riley's at Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen, California and have played several benefits, including St Joseph's Hospital Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Day and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Half Marathon. They also performed at the Orange County Fair, the City of Orange International Street Fair, the Calico Bluegrass Festival, as well as opening for the Nathan McEuen Band with Scott Gates at Dizzy's in San Diego
Contact: (714) 538-8321, wimberleybluegrassband@gmail.com
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