The Plate Scrapers - Artifacts
  • Home
  • Rainbow Bridge
  • Almost West Virginia
  • Man in a Hat
  • Festival Song
  • Shepherds Ford
  • Lazy J
  • Heard the News
  • Easy Money (The Ballad of Sue and Johnny)
  • Keep That Banjo In Tune
  • Home
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:18) [13.19 MB]
  • Rainbow Bridge
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:33) [13.79 MB]
  • Almost West Virginia
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:09) [12.85 MB]
  • Man in a Hat
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:49) [12.12 MB]
  • Festival Song
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (04:09) [15.15 MB]
  • Shepherds Ford
    Genre: (Choose a Genre)
    MP3 (03:39) [14.02 MB]
  • Lazy J
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:21) [13.31 MB]
  • Heard the News
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (04:13) [15.29 MB]
  • Easy Money (The Ballad of Sue and Johnny)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:43) [14.14 MB]
  • Keep That Banjo In Tune
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:13) [13.01 MB]
Biography
"Artifacts" is the fourth studio album from The Plate Scrapers. It is set to be released June 28th with its first single, "Home", coming on June 13th. It is currently open to pre-order on CD, vinyl, and as a digital download through BandCamp.


Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers -- Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) -- have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 3 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the midwest. In 2019, they won the Podunk Bluegrass Telefunken Band Contest. They have been featured on WAMU Bluegrass Country Radio, performed as an IBMA Official Showcase artist, and their latest release, Destination Horizon (2020) debuted at #9 on the Bluegrass Album Billboard charts with rave reviews from Bluegrass Today.



As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse song-writing. Catch their live show and you’ll be sure to receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads. Dig into their recorded originals, however, and you’ll find tracks ranging from thoughtful folk lyricism to gritty tales of harrowing adventure.



The Plate Scrapers passion for bluegrass and performing shines thru their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward...casually.
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  • Members:
    Derek Kretzer, Andrew Jordan, Jody Mosser, Robbie Mann, Kevin Johnson
  • Sounds Like:
    Bluegrass, Newgrass, Jam, Folk, Songwriter
  • Influences:
    John Hartford, Larry Keel, Jeff Austin, Billy Strings, Newgrass Revival, Del McCoury Band, Bill Monroe, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Grateful Dead
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    05/29/24
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