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With award-winning members, King Street Bluegrass is a traditional
bluegrass band with country, folk and blues influences.
- Although based in DC, King Street Bluegrass’ members have rural,
farm and coal miner family roots from the mountains of West Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Southern Virginia.
In 2014 lead singer and ace banjoist Robert Swain had a devastating
stroke, which took away his speech, his right side, and nearly his
life. The band wouldn't quit, from creating conga lines in ICU, to
having him sing baritone at shows immediately upon his hospital
release. His recovery has been remarkable. Their Latest album
celebrates his journey (and the bands) recovery.
Website [https://kingstreetbluegrass.com] | Facebook
[http://www.facebook.com/kingstreetbluegrass] | Twitter
[http://twitter.com/KingStBluegrass] | Spotify
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Split String Soup
Hailing from the darkest hollows of Northern Virginia, Split String is
a veritable Soup of musical influences all mixed together. From
traditional bluegrass to classic rock and country, and even a few
contemporary influences, Split String Soup creates an eclectic
Americana sound all their own.
Split String Soup is . . .
Rich Hinman
Rich, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, learned to play guitar at the age
of twelve from his father (whom he credits as his greatest musical
influence). Playing rock and folk for years, he became focused on
bluegrass and old time in 2003 while taking a college course
guest-taught by Mike Seeger. He has since led several bands. Shortly
after moving to Northern Virginia in 2007, Rich reunited with former
band member, Nate Edwards, to form Gallows Road. Split String Soup was
soon to follow. He sings lead and plays both a hard-driving bass and a
soulful resonator guitar.
Nate Edwards
Born in the backwoods of Newport, Rhode Island, Nate began playing
guitar a few years ago at age sixteen and studied under Tim Olbrych. A
fan of all musical genres, Nate’s influences range from punk and
ska, to metal and rhythm & blues — hints of which are evident in his
unique approach to bluegrass.
Stacey Sinclair
She’s Canadian, she plays fiddle, what more is there to say! Stacey
is originally from Canada, a country with a long history of fiddle
music. She blends this influence with her classical violin training
when she plays American Bluegrass. Stacey is a founding member of
Split String Soup, and performs with several other area bands. Stacey
also teaches the next generation of musicians as a violin instructor
at Reston Music and has coordinated children’s activities for
Shepherd’s Ford Productions at Watermelon Park Bluegrass Festival.
Josh Ungar
Josh Ungar, born and raised in the DC metro area, plays mandolin and
bass as well as singing lead and backup vocals. Josh has performed in
multiple bluegrass, Americana, and rock bands. Josh was a founding
member of the Porch Pickers Brigade as well as Split String Soup. Josh
currently works for the McCoury’s as an assistant for the Delfest
Academy, continuing this tradition for the last 5 years. In 2010 Josh
placed 3rd in the Watermelon Park Festival mandolin picking
competition.
Steven Lisi
Steven has been playing various different percussive instruments over
the last 15 years, with his latest weapon-of-choice being the cajon, a
Spanish box-shaped hand drum. He joined the group a few years ago,
adding a steady rhythmic element on either bass or cajon, and singing
a few leads as well.
Split String Soup frequently collaborates with a variety of top-notch
area musicians. From percussion to banjo to mandolin, and more, Split
String Soup is ready to meet the needs of any venue or occasion.
Website [http://www.splitstringsoup.com] | Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/SplitStringSoup/]
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