We are very pleased to announce that GSB has been selected to perform at Knoxville’s 2015 International Biscuit Festival on May 16, 2015. The International Biscuit Festival was begun in 2009 by a group of local Biscuit lovers who wanted to share Knoxville’s Biscuit heritage with the world. What started as a fun gathering for friends and family has grown into a nationally recognized food festival celebrating Southern cooking! We’re hungry already!

GSB is very pleased to announce that we have been selected to perform at the 4th annual Due South Festival in Thomasville, Georgia on April 25.
The Due South band line up was hand-selected by committee members, and the group tapped Grassland String Band to be the opening act for this year’s headliner, The Band of Heathens. The Austin, Texas group is known for being one of its hometown’s most vital musical resources, with accolades including “New Emerging Artists” and “Best Duo/Group of the Year” nominations by the Americana Music Honors & Awards and the Americana Music Association. BoH is known as one of America’s hardest-working touring acts, while revealing a musical and lyrical depth that consistently enriches an infectious song-craft. Recently, the group has been working closely with Kid Rock on his latest album, “First Kiss”, which was released in February.
The Due South Festival celebrates the authentic southern connection between land, family and tradition. Due South “weaves together the richness of sights, sounds and tastes of the new South to create an engaging tapestry of artistic expression that enriches, inspires and connects us to our shared heritage.”
The 2015 lineup:
Evan Barber and the Dead Gamblers
The Gatorbone Band
Grant Peeples and the Peeples Republic
The Fried Turkeys
Royce Lovett
Grassland String Band
Band of Heathens

The press release and ticket information: http://www.thomasvillearts.org/annual-events/due-south/

GSB is excited to announce a new show at Hendershot’s Coffee (237 Prince Avenue, Athens, Ga) for Saturday February 28, 2015.  GSB will provide support for Rob Nance & The Lost Souls (Durham, N.C.).

Rob is no stranger to Athens, nor to GSB.  The two performed together during the Summer of 2014 for an enthusiastic crowd at The Georgia Theatre, along with Jim Avett.

The show, which begins at 8 p.m.,  will feature songs from Rob’s brand new album, “Signal Fires”.  This album follows his highly successful debut release, “Lost Souls and Locked Doors”, a collection of heartfelt folk songs and rock numbers that make up a sound both familiar and new.

Growing up on a steady diet of musical influences in North Carolina that ranged from Doc Watson to Neil Young, Rob Nance writes songs that echo the traditions of southern and contemporary folk music to create a unique brand of roots rock.

Hendershot’s is an intimate setting for the show, and fans are encouraged to arrive early for what promises to be a sold-out event.

Two fast-rising bands, Grassland String Band and Dangfly! are pleased to announce a show at the Melting Point on Friday February 6.  Both bands feature high-energy performances and solid original music.

Grassland String Band has teamed up with videographer Drew Jacoby to produce three videos for submission to NPR’s “Tiny Desk” series.  The iconic Tiny Desk Concerts are intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.  The first released by GSB is “Honey”, performed unplugged in the 2nd floor of lead singer Michael Lesousky’s Athens, Georgia home.  Watch GSB’s “Honey” Here

On Friday November 21 (10pm), GSB will be making its first appearance in the Augusta, Georgia area.  The StillWater Taproom is a popular venue conveniently nestled in the heart of the Savannah Riverwalk area.  Tickets for the show are $5, and patrons will joyously experience the StillWater motto:  “Drop in…..turn on……tune out.“  (974 Broad St, Augusta, GA  706-826-9857)

GSB is pleased to announce that it will perform November 8 at Wildwood Revival in the Athens-area featuring a stellar lineup of national and regional Americana acts.  The Fall edition of the festival features Langhorne Slim, T. Hardy Morris, Patrick Sweany, Joe Fletcher, Margo Price, The Deslondes, Joshua Black Wilkins and Grassland . Just 15 minutes from downtown Athens, this Americana-style festival will be held at an idyllic 30 acre farm venue called Cloverleaf Farm. Guests have the opportunity to see Langhorne Slim, Wildwood Revival’s headliner, amongst a few hundred fans rather than the often thousands who attend his shows and festival appearances throughout the country. Langhorne Slim has recently appeared as a musical guest on Conan O’ Brien (twice) as well as David Letterman. He’s also shared the stage this year with The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dawes, Shakey Graves, Jason Isbell and many more.
Wildwood Revival is a truly unique, one-day festival celebrating music and southern culture where guests can get off the grid. This event combines the camaraderie of a supper club, the soul of a juke joint, and the wild spirit of a honky tonk. It’s a cultural revival; what’s old is new again. The show will take place under an open-air, fully renovated tin roof barn; a night of amazing music in an intimate setting.
Guests will enjoy a hearty, farm-to-table style supper with local, seasonal food to be perfectly paired with the first sip of Georgia brew provided by Terrapin Beer Co. and gourmet popsicles by King of Pops. Wildwood also features a bohemian flea and boutique artist market selling vintage goods. With pasture and wooded camping by teepee, tent or vintage Airstream, guests from both Athens and beyond are encouraged to stay the evening under a canopy of stars and bring guitars etc. for post-show, late-night pickin’ around a bonfire.
Wildwood Revival is a festival for people who don’t like festivals. Attendees can come without fearing greasy food and expensive bottled water, long lines, unkempt port-o-potties, and being sandwiched between a sea of wasted youngsters. It’s a boutique festival offering delicious food, free filtered water, and clean outdoor restroom facilities. It’s an intimate environment to see a favorite band, all set against a serene, country backdrop.

Wildwood Revival will grow into a three day event. It’s focus will always be to provide guests with a unique festival experience by
•Promoting an environmentally friendly, plastic-free event – no single use bottles or plates
•Free drinking water – no $5 bottled waters typically associated with festivals
•Reasonably priced food and beverages, similar to their local restaurant and bar
•Limited number of tickets available in order to provide an ideal, intimate environment
Tickets may be purchased at www.wildwoodrevival.com for $48. Due to the high volume of ticket pre-sales, only 275 tickets remain. For more information on their headliner, Langhorne Slim, please visit www.facebook.com/langhorneslim and www.langhorneslim.com

Grassland String Band will perform on WUGA’s popular music program “It’s Friday” on September 19 at 3pm.  The live show will air over FM channels 91.7 & 97.9, as well as live streaming.  The show will be taped and broadcast on television on Friday September 26 at 11pm (Channel 32).

On Friday night October 10, 9pm, GSB will be at WMRE radio (Emory University radio).  The show will be a live interview and track play, hosted by Jacob Swain.  Tune in to http://wmre.fm/listen/

GSB is pleased to announce that we will be performing at The Crimson Moon in beautiful and historic Dahlonega, Georgia on Friday September 26, 2014. This will be a return visit for GSB, having played before a full and enthusiastic crowd in October of 2013.  Besides being treated to great music, fans can enjoy a wide selection of foods, wines and other beverages—all very reasonably priced!  Advance tickets are only $10 and early buyers can choose from a number of great table seats.  And GSB hopes to see all those North Georgia University students again! 🙂