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About Me

Deep in the heart of the Appalachian foothills, brews a bourbon-soaked hoedown called The BBP. The Boro Boogie Pickers evolved from countless conversations about starting a bluegrassy string band project with some long-time friends and natives of Waynesboro. Well, we stopped talking and started playing. The spirit and the idea of the band remain true, "loose old-timey music".
Yes, the name is catchy and so is the music. After several shows the band realized they were onto something and cut their freshman album. The debut album, "Barn and Raised", was released in August of 2007. It is a compilation of catchy originals. The band consists of lifelong friendships that have often crossed paths in various acts from the tri-state area. A majority of them have played together for a number of years. They are happy to have experienced different musical opportunities individually, but are even more happy to join forces as The Boro Boogie Pickers.
The BBP are grateful for all the support! The band is excited to reach many new fans and introduce them to the BBP family!
Pick 'em & Flick 'em!
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"Barn and Raised" available at Chuck's RIP Records

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/21/2007
Band Website: theboroboogiepickers.com
Band Members:
Eric Avey- guitar & vocals

Jon Ingels- dobro, mandolin & vocals

Kevin Coldsmith- Upright bass

Rob Kollman- 4-string banjo

Katy Avey- washboard & vocals

Brad Munn- guitar, harmonica, fiddle & vocals

Jason Dragas- manager, bookings & promotions

Influences: bluegrass, friends, beer, fun...
Sounds Like: Click on the image below to hear some live BBP hoedowns!

Click on the image below to see some live BBP hoedowns!

Jon plays Beard Guitars

Check us out on Jamwave

Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

On the Road Notes w/ BBP

Well the new year has brought many new venues, festivals, fans and friends to the BBP family. The Pickers just played the Historical Meck in Shepherdstown WV to a packed room, Then it was off to Lanca...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:06:00 PST

ABC bus trip "WOW"

The months of speculation and anticipation had its day in the light. Tonight was indeed fantastic ! I personally would like to thank all the fans that made it such a great evening. The evening started...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:31:00 PST

First Show of 2008

The first show of 2008 was a great one! Thanks to all that made the trek to Hempen Hill BBQ in Hagerstown MD. Lots of new fans were made and lots of familiar faces turned up. Were excited for a succes...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:22:00 PST

Apologies

We do apologize for the time you all had invested in the THE BOOGIE BOARD.We switched servers and lost all the original content. We are working diligently to make it just as fun as it used to be. So ...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:40:00 PST

A slick Gloria’s show 12-15-07

The BBP celebrated the last show of 2007 with an ice storm and a feast at the after party. The band was using a new PA and sounding good with it too. Jon, Brad and Eric all broke out some new ori...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:27:00 PST

BUS TRIP TO ABC, HARRISBURG PA FEB 1st

Good news Pickers! We officially sold out the BUS trip to Harrisburg PA on Feb 1st!!! We are planning on charting another bus this week (NOV25th) and tickets for that will be on sale soon. "No PICKERS...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:58:00 PST

SOLD OUT!!! NOV17th in the BURG

WOW, the mases turned out last saturday night...We reached and passed the fire code before we started. The food was great, sound was fine and the people were ahwsome! Our first non smoking venue an dp...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:24:00 PST

A Unique Halloween Party

What a fun evening of costumes, pranks, friends and bluegrass! The band fired up some new tunes that were never played out yet and the sound the band had was right on. Will taped his first BBP show an...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:19:00 PST

PAPPY’s DEBUT

Pappys was a huge PARTY! Thanks to everyone that attended and planned on attending. Friends from all over gathered to celebrate my 30th birthday. I recieved a shadow box my sister made of our Deb...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:50:00 PST

OCT 6th was a Hoedown Weekend!!!!

This past Saturday was by far the best day for the BBP. The day was started off by 6 hangovers getting all spiffied up for the downtown festivities.The BBP played one set at noon on the square for the...
Posted by The Boro Boogie Pickers on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:33:00 PST