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The Muellers

About Me

Maine-based family bluegrass band The Muellers has put in a lot of mileage bringing their high-energy blend of traditional and original bluegrass to audiences across the country during the last few years, but they know that they still have many more miles to go—no small task for a band in which the majority of musicians are still too young to drive. Audiences across the country are taking notice of the band’s electrifying performances, twin- and triple-fiddling, unique arrangements, and musical maturity and poise that belies the band’s tender age.With family roots in Missouri, the Muellers are firmly grounded in the bluegrass tradition. A true family band, The Muellers consists of parents Curt (banjo) and Karen (bass), plus five of their seven children: Tom (guitar), Laurah (mandolin), Sarah (fiddle), John (fiddle), and George (fiddle).The Muellers' MasterShield Records debut project, Branching Out, was released in 2007, to positive reviews and national airplay. Their previous self-released albums are Silver Dollar (2006) and Family Favorites (2005).The Muellers are the subject of a 2008 documentary film, Talent to Burn, which explored the early development of the band, and the effect that their musical career has had on their family life. The film can be viewed on The Muellers’ blog, Blank Page of the Road , or on Youtube .Would you like to embed a video by The Muellers on your web or MySpace page? Click here!

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Member Since: 10/6/2006
Band Website: http://www.muellerfamilymusic.com
Band Members: Laurah Mueller :: mandolin, harmony fiddle, vocals

Laurah is making a name for herself as a lead singer with a sound far beyond her fifteen years. Her primary instrument is mandolin, but she occasionally contributes harmony fiddle as well. Laurah endorses Grady mandolins and Frank Daniels violins.

Sarah Mueller :: fiddle, vocals

Sarah is a fiddling and vocal powerhouse. A gifted songwriter, she has contributed many of the band’s unique arrangements and originals. Sarah endorses Frank Daniels violins.

John Mueller :: fiddle, harmony fiddle, guitar, vocals

Ten-year-old John’s high, soaring tenor voice invites comparisons to the historical prodigies of bluegrass singing. John frequently joins his sisters for The Muellers’ twin- and triple-fiddle arrangements. John endorses Frank Daniels violins.

George Mueller :: fiddle, mandolin, vocals

If you watch the Muellers, you’ll see little George, just six years old, strutting around with his tiny fiddle. Audiences delight in George's serious singing style and the heartbreak and prison songs he likes to perform.

Tom Mueller :: guitar, mandolin, vocals

Tom was a founding member of the band before he got sidetracked into jazz and classical music and left Maine to pursue a graduate music degree at the University of Notre Dame before returning to the band in 2007. A gifted guitarist, Tom also contributes the bulk of the band’s original material. Tom endorses Bourgeois Guitars and Grady Mandolins.

Karen Mueller :: bass, vocals

As is often the case in family bands, Karen was elected to the position of bass player by the family, but she has since come into her own as an instrumentalist. Audiences applaud her great feel and musical intuition.

Curt Mueller :: banjo, guitar, vocals

Curt began playing bluegrass during his childhood in his native Missouri, and has passed the tradition on to the rest of his family. Equally comfortable on banjo and guitar, Curt also possesses a clear tenor voice that embodies the traditional “high lonesome sound.”
Sounds Like: Wholesome family fun! With banjos!
Record Label: MasterShield Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

ATTN: NH, ME, MA--Radio Interviews on Sunday!

Hi friends! For those of you in southern Maine, New Hampshire, or northeastern Massachusetts, a couple of radio stations are going to be broadcasting an interview with Karen (mom) and I (Tom). We'll b...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:28:00 GMT

New 2009 Dates Posted

Hi everyone!Take a look at our 2009 schedule. We're still confirming dates, so check back frequently to see if we've added any in your area!TM
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Free MP3s! New shows!

Hi folks! A couple of exciting updates today:First, The Muellers will be opening for Claire Lynch at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine, on February 15. Details and tickets are available at http...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:45:00 GMT

New flickr.com account

Hi ya'll,We've been trying to figure out a way to get our piles of cool band photos out to the masses, and so we've set up an account on the awesome flickr.com. Get on over there and check it out--we'...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:34:00 GMT

New band AIM account

And yet *another* lurching step into the new century, the band has a new digital trophy: their very own AOL Instant Messenger account. I figured that I might as well stay in touch with our cool fans w...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:38:00 GMT

New pictures, song updates

I've posted a few new pictures that our friend Jeff Pouland took at the Rex Theater in Galax, Virginia. You can check out some of his amazing photography work at http://www.jeffpoulandphotography.com/...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:42:00 GMT

We Have Official Band Kittens

Come check out some of our pictures from our fall gigs, and while you're at it, you can see the delightful pictures of the new band mascot kittens. They were born back in September, so they're just no...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:37:00 GMT

The Muellers Endorse GHS

MUSICAL HAPPINESS IS NEW GUITAR STRINGS I'm proud to announce that The Muellers now endorse GHS Strings! I've been using GHS products for years, but I'm glad that we can make it official. A big th...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Watch The Muellers on TV this week!

Hey Ya'll!We're just back from playing shows in Galax, VA and Knoxville, TN, and wanted to let you know about big doin's going on around here this week!At this very moment, Sharon Pelletier and the Ch...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:37:00 GMT

Stream the Muellers online Fri 9/26 8pm EST!

Click here to stream the Mueller Family tonight, broadcasting live at 8pm EST from Galax, VA.CLICK.Better yet, if you're in VA, contact the Rex Theater and see if they have tickets left.   R...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:52:00 GMT