“The band borrows from the past to create something uniquely its own.” – No Depression
“These guys are apostles of hillbilly boogie” – The Washington Post
“Their confidence and credence are immediately apparent, and their ability to write original material and execute it so adroitly clearly bodes well for whatever lies ahead. Indeed, it should only be a matter of time before this talented bunch find themselves standing proudly at the fore of today’s festival favorites.” – Bluegrass Today
“From fiery barn burners to heartbroken ballads, this talented string quartet is celebrating the region’s rich bluegrass history, carrying the torch for the Old-Line legends who came before.” – Baltimore Magazine
About the Artist
The High & Wides play string band music from an alternate timeline, one where Bill Monroe's "Rocky Road Blues" made him an international superstar and the rock'n'roll revolution was led by fiddlers and banjo players. With roots in urban Baltimore and the rural Delmarva peninsula, they draw on bluegrass backgrounds and weave in influences from new wave to old time to make music that defies boundaries while evoking the era when country, bluegrass, western swing, and early rock'n'roll mingled freely. They have three albums: 2018's "Lifted" (named for the gear theft that forced the band to re-record the completed album from scratch) and 2019's "Seven True Stories" feature the band's strong songwriting and arranging, and 2022's "Blood: Family Harmony Classics" highlights their roots with covers of songs by groups such as the Kershaw Brothers, Maddox Brothers & Rose, and the Carter Family. "The Apostles of Hillbilly Boogie" - Washington PostFeatured Work
Videos
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Burning Well / Reverie
See more information about Burning Well / ReverieThe The High & Wides perform "Burning Well" and "Reverie": part of an official showcase for the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2020 Bluegrass Ramble.Year: 2020Details: 5:08 -
Blue Eyed Boy
See more information about Blue Eyed BoyThe High & Wides performing at the Garfield Center for the Arts in Chestertown, MD on December 13th, 2019. Videography and editing by Julia Golonka.Year: 2019Details: 4:31
Music/Audio
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See more information about Burning Well
Burning Well
Year: 2019Details: 2 min
Booking
Booking Price: $1,001-$2,000