While some bands are "jam" bands, the Knuckle Dusters are America's best "museum band" having performed for the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Textile Museum in DC, the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, and the Calvert Marine Museum on Solomons Island just to name a few. From large staged events in the heart of Baltimore and D.C to community festivals, taverns, weddings and corporate events, the Knuckle Dusters stomp some ground. Animals love them too... having played for many species at the Central Park Zoo and for the National Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City. Hire the band for your next event and you will learn first hand that the Knuckle Dusters are colorful characters, with a deep repertoire, matched only by their miles of musical experience.
About the Artist
The Knuckle Dusters have performed traditional old-time fiddle and bluegrass, swing, ragtime, country, blues, hillbilly-jazz, and celtic music in top venues across the Mid-Atlantic states for over 25 years. A true Americana band with a deep repertoire and suited for large staged events as much as small intimate gatherings. Professional, polite, talented and fun... the Knuckle Dusters are likely the perfect match for your next event, audience, and guests.The Knuckle Dusters website The Knuckle Dusters - Full Website The Knuckle Dusters website The Knuckle Dusters at "The Bash" The Knuckle Dusters website The Knuckle Dusters - Bialek's Music
Artist's Statement
Scott Spearly and The Knuckle Dusters continue to book select events in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. You can read about the band's lineage and history using the "Resume" link provided on this profile page. Below is a list of venues the band has played over nearly three decades of musicianship and performance: NATIONAL & LOCAL MUSEUMS: The Smithsonian American Art Museum, the B&O Railroad Museum, the National Sporting Library & Museum, the Textile Museum, the Calvert Marine Museum, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and the Carroll County Farm Museum. CIVIC & COMMUNITY: Nationals Park, The Capitol Hill Club, National Harbor, Glen Echo Park, the National Parks Service, Center for the Performing Arts - Luray, the Cosmos Club, the Sulgrave Womens Club, the Kentucky Business Council, Veterans Administration Hospital, Winchester Hospital, American Red Cross, Toys for Tots, the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, Wildlife Conservation Society, the Central Park Zoo, Easter Seals, ABATE, the National Conservation Training Center, the Pen-Mar Club, the Elks Club, the Hamilton Club, the Quincy Ox Roast, the Ohr Hamizrach Congregation, Holy Transfiguration Church, Thurmont Public Library, the Alexandria Virginia Public Library, The Drum Point Club, The Willowsford Conservancy, Board of Child Care WV. UNIVERSITIES & SCHOOLS: American University, University of Maryland, James Madison University, Georgetown University, the Jemicy School, the Stone Ridge School, Evergreen Elementary School, James Buchanan Middle & High Schools. HOTELS, CASINOS, RESORTS & CORPORATE CLIENTS: Maryland Live Casinos, the Ritz Carlton, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, the Inner Harbor International Hotel, Old Line Distillery, the Gettysburg Hotel, the Washington/Dulles Marriott, the Hublersburg Hotel, Edward Jones Investments, Penn National Golf Course, Borders Books & Music, McKnight Cycle, Quad Graphics, Phoenixville Hospital, the Jackson Clinics,Tranquility at Fredericktowne, the Village at Sunrise, Emergent Bio-Solutions, the Waynesboro Country Club, Lansdowne Resort, Heider Real Estate D.C., Truckin' America, the Snowy Owl Farm RESTAURANTS, TAVERNS, WINERIES, BREWERIES: Big Cork Winery, Hershey Vineyards, Linganore Wine Cellars, Old Line Distillery, the Canary Grill, In-Like-Flynn Tavern, the Gingerbread Man, the Market Cross Pub, the Black Horse Tavern, the Bullfrog Brewery, Bombay Blues, The Bats Nest, Rue's Food & Spirits, Casey's, Franco's Music Lounge, the Bentz Street Raw Bar, the Broad Axe, the Stray Cat Cafe, Rococco, the Wolf's Den, Port City Java, the Shamrock, Miguel's Cocina & Cantina, Dewey's Pub, Black Eyed Susans, Mr. Henry's, the Mountain House, the Lakeview, Red Heifer Winery, B&T's Unique Bar. FESTIVALS & WEDDINGS: The Henrico County Harvest Festival, the Mayfair Festival of the Arts, the Bellefonte Festival of the Arts, Smithsburg Pride Days, the Homecoming Day Festival, Upper ProvidenceCommunity Fair, Avalon Music & Arts Festival, Western Maryland Blues Fest Weekend at Rococo, Bluemont Concert Series, Market Days, and the Smithsburg Peach Festival, Arts in Action.Featured Work
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Featured Work: Photos
The Knuckle Dusters - American University
The Knuckle Dusters - Hub City Live!
Videos
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The Knuckle Dusters - Concert Playlist
Video playlist from the Knuckle Dusters performances at The Performing Arts Center (Luray, VA), The Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, DC), The B&O Railroad Museum (Baltimore, MD), The Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons Island, MD), and The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester, VA).Medium: VideoYear: 2010-PresentDetails: Concert Playlist -
The Knuckle Dusters (trio) - Capitol Hill Club
The Knuckle Dusters (trio) live at The Capitol Hill Club in Washington D.C. Private event for congressman and business owners from North Carolina and South Carolina. April 9th, 2024. Performers in include Scott Spearly (guitar/harmonica/vocals), James Calhoun (upright bass), and Robbie Caruthers (fiddle).Medium: VideoYear: 2024Details: Video Playlist 1 of 6 -
The Knuckle Dusters - Concert Part 2 - Old Time Fiddle
Part 2 - The Knuckle Dusters performance at Hub City Vinyl Live for the Maryland Arts Council & The Heart of Civil War Heritage Area. Historical commentary and performance by Scott Spearly (guitar/vocals/harmonica), Robbie Caruthers (fiddle), Richard Pryor (mandolin/banjo), and Matthew Spearly (upright bass). November 12th 2024. TUNES INCLUDED: Little Billy Wilson, Dance All Night, Black Mountain Rag, Fortune, Growling Old Man & Grumbling Old Woman. Learn more at www.knuckledusters.comMedium: VideoYear: 2024Details: Concert Part 2 - Hub City Vinyl Live -
The Knuckle Dusters - Concert Part 1 - Civil War Era
Part 1 - The Knuckle Dusters performance at Hub City Vinyl Live for the Maryland Arts Council & The Heart of Civil War Heritage Area. Historical commentary and performance by Scott Spearly (guitar/vocals/harmonica), Robbie Caruthers (fiddle), Richard Pryor (mandolin/banjo), and Matthew Spearly (upright bass). November 12th 2024. TUNES INCLUDED: The Girl I Left Behind, Soldiers Joy, Arkansas Traveler, Gary Owen, Kingdom Coming, Forked Deer. Learn more at www.knuckledusters.comMedium: VideoYear: 2024Details: Concert Part 1 - Hub City Vinyl Live
Music/Audio
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See more information about Mama Don't Allow - LIVE - Mr. Henry's D.C.
Audio sample "Mama Don't Allow"Medium: audioYear: 2015Details: public domain music
Written Works
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Smithsonian American Art Museum - Thank You Letter
See more information about Smithsonian American Art Museum - Thank You LetterMedium: documentYear: 2014Details: Thank You Letter for Museum Performance
Booking
Booking Price: $1,001-$2,000
Please contact Scott Spearly at 717-729-1845 or visit www.knuckledusters.com using the "Contact Us" page.