Touring Artist Directory Profile

Touring Category: Blues

From the Netherlands to Napa, from the Lincoln Center to MerleFest, and from Calgary to the Carolinas, Chapel Hill’s The Shady Grove Band has made a tradition of delighting audiences with its unique “new-timey” bluegrass sound. Banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and bass combine with stunning vocals to produce a sound that is grounded in America’s past, yet remains fresh at the same time. The group’s performances include more than 2,500 concerts, festivals, and special events, and its recordings on Flying Fish Records have received airplay in 22 countries and throughout the U.S.

Since its start in 1981, The Shady Grove Band’s accomplishments have been numerous and prestigious. The band, made up of founding members Jerry Brown (guitar and vocals) and Charles Pettee (mandolin and vocals), along with Adael Shinn (upright bass and vocals) and John Boulding (banjo and dobro), has performed at many of the largest music festivals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and has appeared nationwide on the CBS and NBC television networks. Touring frequently in Europe, the group also maintains a busy club, college, and concert schedule throughout the U.S. The band has showcased for the Southern Arts Federation, the International Bluegrass Music Association, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

The Shady Grove Band is available for concerts, festivals, and special events. Fee: $2,500–$4,000, for one to four sets/programs, including sound system as needed, depending on travel and number of sets/programs desired.