Member Since: 06/03/2007
Band Website: www.runmountain.com
Band Members: Bill Dillof: guitar, harmonica, banjo, Hawaiian guitar, fiddle,vocals . . . . . . Paula Bradley: guitar, banjo, banjo-ukulele, vocals, Appalachian clogging, kazoo
Influences: Bill and Paula draw their inspiration from rare 78 rpm recordings of the southern "old-time" music of the 1920s and 30s, including artists such as Ernest V. Stoneman, The Carter Family, Uncle Dave Macon, Jimmie Tarlton, Wilmer Watts, B.F. Shelton, Will Gilmer, Dilly, Dock Boggs, The Blue Sky Boys, Jimmie Rodgers and G.B. Grayson. With deep devotion to the diverse and haunting textures of that era, Bill and Paula represent their favorites on period instruments (guitar, banjo, fiddle, Hawaiian guitar, banjo-ukulele, harmonica) in sundry and often surprising combinations.
Sounds Like: “Being passionate about early country music means nothing less than a lifetime of study and devotion. You eat, drink and breathe these wonderful old traditions until they become part of your being and you can speak from them with clarity and inspiration. Paula & Bill are two artists who have done just that. As Moonshine Holler, their sweet music will transport you to a wonderfully different place and time and leave you a smile on your face and a lilt in your step.†- Bruce Molsky . . . . . . “Paula & Bill are two of the most versatile and knowledgeable old-time musicians I know. They can pull off so many facets of the tradition with such ease. They’re great players, great singers, and they know how to have fun!†- Rayna Gellert . . . . . “You can be pretty confident that any group featuring Bill and Paula will come up with old-time music of the best sort†- Tom Paley, founding memeber, New Lost City Ramblers . . . . . “It’s a joy to watch a husband-wife team that has so much fun on stage. Moonshine Holler offers up great vocals and spine-tingling duet harmonies, sweet picking and twangin’, more instruments than you can shake a stick at, and a varied repertoire that ranges from fiery old-time fiddle chestnuts to little-known country crooners. Highly recommended!†- Rani Arbo, of Signature Sounds recording artists, Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem
Record Label: Unsigned