The Big Sky stretches the boundaries of the roots rock genre with their skillful wanderings into alt-country, rock, blues, jazz and bluegrass, with each member bringing diverse influences into the mix. With strong vocal harmonies and remarkable instrumental prowess, their sound is familiar, yet original. The band features the song-writing skills of Beth Rinaldo and Scott Holland, the fiddle finesse of Helen Hausmann (all former members of the Wammie-award winning group, Beth-Allison & The Well-Strung Boys), and the dynamic rhythm section of Eric Roggenstroh on bass and Mark Lucas on drums. In addition to showcasing their original material, they perform an eclectic selection of songs by artists such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, the Bo Deans, and John Hiatt. The band has been nominated by the Washington Area Music Association as Best Roots Rock Band and Best New Band for 2005. Additionally, their cd, Live At The Half Moon, has been nominated as Best Roots Rock Recording for 2005. In 2006, their song Never Felt This Way, was chosen for the soundtrack of the indie comedy-horror movie, Swarm Of The Snakehead .
The Big Sky has played at many venues and festivals in the Washington, D.C. area including the Fairfax Festival, the Takoma Park Folk Festival, the Austin Grille, the Zoo Bar, JV's Restaurant, the Half Moon Bar-b-que, IOTA, McGinty's Public House, The Quarry House, The National Press Club and private parties.