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Steep Canyon Rangers

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About Me


* * * * * The Steep Canyon Rangers have carved out a special spot in the world of bluegrass music, creating a sound that looks forward and backwards at the same time. First formed in the stairwells and kitchens of Chapel Hill, NC, the Rangers arrive from varied musical backgrounds. On stage and in the studio, Woody Platt, Mike Guggino, Charles Humphrey, Nicky Sanders, and Graham Sharp have perfected their ensemble approach using fierce dynamics and seamless harmonies. The Rangers base their sound around a stunning catalogue of original songs, drawing on the sounds of early bluegrass, honky tonk, and blues.
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In 2006 the International Bluegrass Music Association voted Steep Canyon Rangers the Emerging Artist of the Year. The past year also saw the title track ”One Dime at a Time” rise to 1 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s National Bluegrass Survey. In October the Grand Ole Opry welcomed the Rangers for a debut performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. On the heels of their recent success comes a third Rebel release ”Lovin’ Pretty Women” produced by bluegrass heavyweight Ronnie Bowman and engineered by guitarist Wyatt Rice, affirming the band’s arrival at the highest circle of acoustic music.
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The Steep Canyon Rangers have built a reputation as a powerful, engaging quintet seasoned by constant touring. Their willingness to carry bluegrass to music-lovers worldwide has put the band on stage at Americana and Bluegrass festivals in the U.S. and overseas, as well as major Rock & Roll venues on the national jam-band circuit.

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Member Since: 8/7/2006
Band Website: steepcanyon.com
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IBMA
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
AWARD WINNERS!
(2006)

Woody Platt, guitar & lead vocals

Mike Guggino, mandolin & vocals

Graham Sharp, banjo & vocals

Nicky Sanders, fiddle & vocals

Charles R. Humphrey III, upright bass & vocals

Influences: Bluegrass, Rock 'n Roll, Old-time and Country music.
Sounds Like: Fresh bluegrass that ain't always pretty...but it'll work hard for you
Record Label: RebelRecords
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:35:00 PST

Festival Season Part Deux: Aiken & L.E.A.F.

We're gearing up for another round of great festivals: this Saturday, Steep Canyon Rangers play at Aiken Bluegrass Festival and then at Lake Eden Arts Festival on Sunday at 2:45pm (right before Nanci ...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Sun, 04 May 2008 03:19:00 PST

Pickin’ in the Neighborhood / Carolina Barn Dance

We've got an exciting weekend ahead starting with a show this Friday 5/2 at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC with John Cowan Band.Saturday, we hope fans in the Durham area will join us for a ...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:08:00 PST

Bluegrass in Boone

Steep Canyon Rangers are looking forward to returning this Friday to Legends, a familiar venue on the campus fringes of Appalachian State University...Not to mention, one of the FEW remaining on-tap p...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:52:00 PST

Tis the season...for Bluegrass / 2 Ranger Originals in Radio Top 10!

Well, the festival season has officially begun. Steep Canyon Rangers will play a 3-festival run this weekend starting with shows in Owensboro, KY (4/11) and Mocksville, NC (4/12).On Sunday Apr. 13 (n...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:21:00 PST

Steep Canyon...Lager?

Springfest is always a great time to reunite with some of our friends we don’t get to see enough - the Larry Keel bunch, the Skunk boys, Dread Clampitt, and many more. We’d like to wish a...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:33:00 PST

Peelin' out

HELLO ASHEVILLE! --- The Rangers are gearing up for our first big hometown show of 2008 taking place at THE ORANGE PEEL this Saturday March 22. --- The show also features Asheville’s Barrel Hou...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:15:00 PST

Rockin Raleigh

Hello, again, to the Piedmont --- Steep Canyon Rangers are coming to Raleigh this Friday for a show at the Pour House Music Hall...one of our favorite hot spots in the NC Triangle.We hope you’ll...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:35:00 PST

Seven Mountains brings Rangers back to PA

Up until a couple of years ago we didn't even know that bluegrass existed in the state of Pennsylvania. Great festivals like Gettysburg and bands Del McCoury and Dan Paisley and Southern Grass totall...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:42:00 PST

Good Times in Music City

It's always a great feeling for us play the Station Inn in Nashville; we don't get to do it often enough, but there's isn't much better than performing for so many of our heroes in such a low-key atmo...
Posted by Steep Canyon Rangers on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:38:00 PST