Biography

Billed as an “Americana Sensation” by WSM 650, this group of young classically trained musicians is making an immense impact wherever they play. The quartet brings an exciting and distinctive sound to the Americana genre." With a banjo and fiddle, you might think they’re traditional bluegrass, but think again: cello and hand drums round out the group, creating a truly new sound. A little bit bluegrass, a little bit folk, a little bit classical and whole lot of original, Harpeth Rising is a band to watch.

”An Americana Sensation” – WSM 650
“The future of original string music…” Keith Harrelson, Moonlight on the Mountain
“Harpeth Rising, warm, honest and true music by four exquisite musicians.” Peter Zeijl, Folk En Zo

Harpeth Rising recently returned from a tour of the UK, where they were acclaimed as “absolutely fabulous”, “brilliant” and “…some of the best three-part harmonies we’ve heard…” They were invited to return to play the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival in Summer 2011. This year they were voted ‘Best Local Band’ in Nashville, Tennessee, appeared on the critically acclaimed shows “Music City Roots,” and “Nashville Traditions” and completed successful US tours of the Midwest, South, and Northeast. The ensemble’s debut album was released in 2010, and is available on iTunes and at live shows. Their second album, released July 1st 2011 has already gained considerable attention and praise in the US and UK. One UK reviewer wrote: "A new sound has arrived from America...and it is wholly wonderful."