Although Maple Ridge Bluegrass Band can be as traditional sounding as any bluegrass band, the band’s repertoire is extremely varied, laced with pop, celtic, blues compositions and songs from African-American gospel tradition, Western Swing, and even Klezmer!
The members of Maple Ridge Bluegrass Band came together in Greenfield from all points of Boston Metro-West: Terry Atkinson (guitar) from Greenfield, John Rough (banjo) from Palmer, Adam R. Sweet (fiddle/mandolin) from Belchertown and Joe Blumenthal (bass) from Northampton.
All band members are on-call session musicians in constant demand by the Pioneer Valley's mainstream folk and world music ensembles; yet all the while, Maple Ridge Bluegrass Band’s recordings have virtually defined the "Metro-West" sound. These gifted musicians have joined together under a name that salutes the Pioneer Valley, creating an all-American sound. Maple Ridge Bluegrass Band's talents have been celebrated, literally, around the state, but the band’s appeal is as basic as a small-town general store.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Call Adam R. Sweet 413-351-2261
or visit www.adamrsweet.com for details on rates and availability.
