Steep Canyon Rangers
Why We Chose Them
The Steeps make timeless North Carolina roots music; classic bluegrass with hippy
undertones. Most of them, like The ‘Dusters, have put in their time as longhair, dashiki
wearing, grilled cheese slinging car-dwellers. You may not see it beneath the suits and
ties, but when I met them 14 years ago they were busking outside a coffee shop in
downtown Durango, CO, sleeping in and around their van, traveling the country. They’ve
come a long way but never forgotten where they’re from, that’s why I love them.
—Travis Book, The Infamous Stringdusters
The New Mastersounds
Why We Chose Them
A little over 10 years ago I heard this band cover a classic Sneaker Pimps song called “Six Underground” and I
was immediately hooked to the bands classic and retro
funk/soul sound. Having been involved with The All
Good Music Festival since 2005 I also had the pleasure
of seeing the band perform at that festival and ever since
we started booking bands for The Festy this has been
one band I have always wanted to invite to perform.
—Justin Billcheck, Justin Billcheck Productions