Tarheel Booking Agency (TBA) is a bluegrass artist representation agency. TBA handles all aspects of representation including booking, promotion, and management for local bands in North Carolina. The mission of our agency is to seek and find quality venues for those in the TBA family to perform. We strive to establish lasting relationships with promoters and artist, alike, to ensure long, successful careers for all involved.
Check out our diverse list of bluegrass artists to find a band that suits your needs. Our intent is to grow to only six bands and give each special individual attention. Find out more about the bands on their web and MySpace pages.
TBA looks forward to working with all interested in the promotion, preservation and growth of bluegrass music.
Don Rigsby |
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Don Rigsby - guitar,madolin,fiddle,vocals Matt Hooper - Fiddle Clyde Marshall - Guitar Dale Vanderpool - Banjo Kenny O'Quinn - Bass |
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The two-time Grammy nominee and two-time SPBGMA Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year shared two IBMA Awards while performing with Longview and sang on a Grammy-winning album by rocker John Fogerty. Don has a rich heritage and lifelong experience in traditional music and continues to propel it into the next generation through his love and dedication to preserving the sounds of old. |
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www.donrigsby.com or visit on MySpace at www.myspace.com/donrigsby Note: This artist is not exclusive with TBA and is only available for select dates. Please contact us for full booking details. Thanks. |
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The Kickin Grass Band |
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Lynda Wittig Dawson - guitar, vocals Jamie Dawson - mandolin, vocals Patrick Walsh - banjo, vocals Ben Walters - bass, vocals Matt Hooper - fiddle |
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Up-and-coming bluegrass band, Kickin Grass, have set themselves up for success with their tight vocal harmony, driving instrumentation and effusive energy on and off the stage. The band prides itself on reaching all types of bluegrass and non-bluegrass audiences, incorporating standard bluegrass tunes, rock & country classics and a number of "can't get 'em out of yer head" originals into their entertaining sets. Kickin Grass melds traditional, old-time and progressive into some mighty fine bluegrass, bringing together five talented musicians. |
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www.kickingrass.com or visit on MySpace at www.myspace.com/kickingrassband |
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The Bluegrass Soul Pickers |
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Shane Norman - vocals and mandolin Lorne Wilde - upright bass Buddy Mason - vocals and guitar Brett Anderton - vocals and dobro Weston Stewart - vocals and banjo |
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The Blue Circle Records recording artist The Bluegrass Soul Pickers are a five piece bluegrass band from Hazel Green, AL. The band's journey together began in September of 2003 when three friends followed the their hearts to sing, write, and record the bluegrass style of music they grew up listening to; and today, continue to hone tight vocal harmonies and instrumentals that define the unique sound and musical style of The Bluegrass Soul Pickers. |
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http://www.thesoulpickers.com or visit on Myspace at www.myspace.com/thesoulpickers |
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The Wilson Family Band |
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Robert Wilson, Jr. - Guitar, Vocals Melissa Wilson - Mandolin, Guitar Clint Wilson - Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Vocals Katie Wilson - Fiddle, Vocals Blake Gowen - Bass |
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Mention The Wilson Family Band around anyone who's had the opportunity to hear them and the response is broad smiles, nodding heads, and enthusiastic comments. "You should hear that little Katie sing!" "Young Clint is developing into a phenomenal talent!" "Did you see the look of pride on Robert's face?" "Each time we hear them, they keep improving!" "The Wilson Family really knows how to entertain." In the Southeast their reputation expands with each performance whether it's at a festival, restaurant or church. People are impressed by the whole package - music, family commitment, faith and, perhaps most of all, genuineness. |
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http://www.thewilsonfamilyband.com/ or visit on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/wilsonfamilyband |
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The Hotwires |
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Hank Smith - banjo , vocals Hank Bowman - guitar, mandolin , vocals Leo Kishore - bass Jamie Dawson - mandolin , vocals Lin Peterson - dobro, guitar , vocals |
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The Hotwires is an energetic bluegrass band based in Raleigh NC comprised of an all-star cast of local musicians specializing in a deep repertoire of original, contemporary songs, traditional favorites and blazing instrumentals. Their unique individual styles and profuse experience blend together into tight vocal harmonies, polished instrumental technique and an infectious, driving rhythm |
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www.raleighbluegrass.com or visit on MySpace at www.myspace.com/thehotwiresband |
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Harry Dawson at 919-552-3362 Harry's Cell at 919-805-1406 Email: harrydawson@hotmail.com |
Carol Goodwin at 919-898-6518 Carol's Cell at 910-705-6183 Email: lovinbluegrass@gmail.com |