Mama Said String Band with special guests The Hillsiders
Mama Said String Band
Delivering a refreshing reinvention of sounds once forgotten through their own brand of grassroots, Mama Said String Band has been making an impact on the Bluegrass Scene & beyond since their debut in 2016. Based out of Louisville Kentucky, Mama Said String Band is a four-piece collection of songwriters & players, David O’Neal, Katie “Didit” Caudill, Kaitlen Farmer, and Kris Potts. Each member brings a unique perspective with backgrounds spanning multiple cultures, genres, and styles. Together they draw influences from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation to build an eclectic, eurythmic melody and tactfully delivered message.
During their time together, Mama Said has become an instant classic, made a notable impact on the Bluegrass State, grown a large fan base & received numerous awards and nominations such as “Bluegrass artist of the Year”. They have made & continue to make their imprint nationwide as they tour and take part in prominent music festivals.
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The Hillsiders
From the shade of Austin’s live oak trees, bustling coffee shops and sloping backyards, four musicians paved their creative path playing the music they love. Every string played and note sang has prepared them for the four-piece band they are now. The Hillsiders have brought their respective talents to create a quartet able to heartily portion sweet melodies and hard-driving breakdowns.
What started as four bluegrass pals putting a last-minute band together would soon turn into The Hillsiders. Merging old-time and bluegrass genres, they hold firm in their esteem for songs and musical styles that came long before them. With influences from Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson and Larry Sparks, The Hillsiders can’t help but put their own musical stamp on songs of both old and new. Forming the band is Andi Huff (fiddle), Devon Canady (guitar), Hunter Hollingsworth (mandolin) and Grammy Nominated, Dom Fisher (upright bass).
