World of Bluegrass 2019

Songs From The Road Band is Mark Schimick, Charles Humphrey III, Ryan Cavanaugh, Sam Wharton and James Schlender. Four-fifths of the band calls Asheville, North Carolina, home. Collectively, they have received top accolades in the bluegrass, Americana and jazz genres. Bassist Humphrey is an IBMA Award-winner and Grammy recipient for songrwriting, performance and producing. He's also a North Carolina Music Hall of Fame member. Nashville resident Cavanaugh has made his long-awaited return to bluegrass after 10 years of touring the world with jazz great Bill Evans and his Soulgrass project. He has been acknowledged by Bela Fleck as an acoustic pioneer on the five-string banjo. Schimick has soared to the top of the progressive and jamgrass scene on his mandolin alongside legends Larry Keel, Vassar Clements and Tony Rice. Two-time National Fiddle Champion . James Schlender has shared the stage with Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin and George Benson. Alabama native Sam Wharton is an award-winning vocalist and guitar picker. Songs From The Road Band delivers a high energy show full of original material from their four studio albums, unmatched instrumental prowess and creative covers!