"Silver Dagger is a dynamic acoustic band...and one of my favorites! They have great vocals that blend seamlessly with their controlled, powerful instrumental work. This fine group showcases a wealth of American and Bluegrass music...as well as expertly presenting the best of their own original songs. I look to these young folks to make important contributions to our music heritage for a long time!" -Marc Pruett (Kentucky Thunder, Balsam Range)
Van’t Hof’s locomotive licks jolt their version of the traditional tune “Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound.” Silver Dagger’s live recording of the song also boasts acoustic interplay that would make Garcia & Grisman proud. -Matt Wake, Metromix
A recognized act in today's roots music scene, Silver Dagger brings together young and energetic talent from the country's leading music programs.
Alumni of East Tennesee State's acclaimed bluegrass program, Grace Van't Hof and Ricky Cooper, Berklee alumnus, Ashleigh Caudill, and national touring veteran, Matt Purinton, work a stage like old hands. Weaving in and out of their solos and vocal harmonies, the group rivals seasoned artists many years their senior. Their different backgrounds and four home states influence their uniques instrumental styles.
After almost a year of full time bluegrass, we will be parting ways. We've had so much fun this past year, played so many wonderful places, met so many wonderful people, and we want to thank each and every one of you for your support and encouragement!
With that said, we all have new and exciting projects going on, and we'd love for you to continue to follow our individual musical endeavors!
Grace will be moving to Boston, MA, to play with the brand new, all female bluegrass band, Della Mae.
Della Mae is a collective of some of the best pickers on the East Coast... who all happen to be women. Individually, members of the band have already made substantial buzz in the bluegrass and acoustic music scenes, playing legendary stages such as Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Madison Square Garden, the Kennedy Center, the Birchmere, and more. Accolades aside, Della Mae consists of seasoned musicians and performers, who are excited beyond belief to collaborate on this project.
You can follow Grace at: www.heyheydellamae.com
Ashleigh and Matt will be joined by Ashleigh's sister, Jessica Weatherly, and James Weatherly to form, Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow Gauge.
While Rooted in tradition, Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow Gauge bring a fresh, young and energetic perspective to the music, drawing in traditionalists and new listeners alike. Featuring Ashleigh's original works, unparalleled family harmonies and masterful instrumentals, they will no doubt dazzle your audience and leave them begging for one more song!
Follow Matt and Ashleigh at: www.narrowgaugemusic.com
Coop can also be spotted around Asheville, playing guitar and/or electric bass with Taylor Martin, and many others!
Taylor Martin brings you music with a beating heart. Sparse, gritty, real and powerful, Engine is filled with music born of genuine experience painted true and honest with raw and uncommon sincerity. This is music as it should be. Simple music that expresses the difficult and complicated nature of human interaction with a candid and unflinching sense of reality that makes this record a valuable and shining example of what is right in American music today.
Follow Coop at: www.taylormartin.org
If you haven't gotten an EP yet, your not too late, we're looking into booking a farewell show in the Asheville area sometime soon. If you don't live in the area, just get in touch with any of us, and we'll be able to help you out.
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check my schedule to see if I am coming to your town on the 3rd leg of my radio tour!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
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HI guys, Looks like you guys are workin steady!! That's good. Just wanted to drop you a line letting you know i was thinking about you guys. If you got time to breath, you got time to pick. al
Hi guys. If you guys get through in Travelrs rest on Oct 11 come on down to the Spider Farm. We're having The John Cowan Band here @ 3pm. A Sunday afternoon show. I know you will love them!!!
Yes, what fun at the Stone Church. I'd be at the Barley Pub if we weren't playing the Lake Champlain BG fest; sorry to miss y'all before you head home. See ya next time. JR
Hi guys and gals, I'm looking forward to hearing you guys at Spittono.....3days of low life, poor taste, very cold beer, and good music. Our Band will be playing at 8 on Saturday. al davis (spider farm band )
Dear SD- Thanks for the add, your music sounds great! Feel free to check out the final mix of our new EP "Long Time Between Drinks" (we just posted it Friday night). We should share a bill together sometime, hmmm...... Love & Dag, LP
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