Close Kin, A Reunion of Bluegrass & Old-Time Music

Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass or old-time music, 29 artists from both sides of the aisle have come together to create a truly unique recording that combines these two musical genres and their bold styles.
The Appalachian Highlands region of Northeast Tennessee, Northwestern North Carolina, Southwestern Virginia and Eastern Kentucky is home to the origins of both bluegrass and old-time string band music. This music has been enjoyed for generations in kitchens and back porches, school auditoriums and music festivals and venues. Many times bluegrass and old-time artists can be heard jamming off stage at festivals before or after shows or even late into the night after the crowds have gone home. Amazing sounds are created when these styles are blended together as their heritage intended and rarely heard by the fans.

The South Carolina Broadcasters

Freeman & Williams

Freeman & Williams; Jeanette Williams, Johnny Williams & Scott Freeman

The VW Boys

The VW Boys combine magic, comedy and bluegrass music into an unforgettable show.

Rich In Tradition

Rich In Tradition. Hard-driving traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel.

Snyder Family Band

The Snyder Family Band. Amazing performances from a young and talented family

Jim Lloyd & The Skyliners

Jim Lloyd and the Skyliners. A varied mix of traditional bluegrass,old -time, Americana, roots music and the very best of the Appalachian Highlands.

Born Into Bluegrass

Born Into Bluegrass, The Songs of Cullen Galyean

Pathway

Pathway, Bluegrass and bluegrass gospel featuring many original songs.

Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams. great original songs, bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, old-time and some great covers of favorite songs

Whitetop Mountain Band

Whitetop Mountain Band. High energy Appalachian string band.

Elkville String Band

Elkville String Band. Original country roots music by a group that harkens back to a time when people didn't feel the need to put a name on music, it was just plain great music.

Mountain Roads Recordings

Mountain Roads Recordings. The very best in bluegrass and old-time music