The past year has taken the Steep Canyon Rangers to new heights. During that time, their latest record, Deep In The Shade, stayed on the Billboard Bluegrass Top Ten for 18 weeks. Along with actor/banjoist Steve Martin they have headlined Merlefest and Bonaroo, and appeared on Late Night With David Letterman and Austin City Limits. Known for their smooth vocals, smart songwriting, ferocious instruments and jaw-dropping harmony, the Rangers are bringing bluegrass to music lovers across the USA and around the world.
A true band of brothers, the Steep Canyon Rangers have developed from college picking buddies in Chapel Hill NC to one of the premier acoustic ensembles of the day. For the last ten years they have dedicated themselves to creating a new and powerful brand of bluegrass that is distinctly their own.
The Rangers have shown a willingness to take bluegrass beyond it’s traditional borders, performing 120+ shows a year, ranging from bluegrass venues to rock and roll festivals, from opera houses to the Grand Ol’ Opry. In 2006 the International Bluegrass Music Association named the Steep Canyon Rangers Emerging Act of the Year.
The Steep Canyon Rangers are: Mike Guggino (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Woody Platt (guitar), Nicky Sanders (fiddle), and Graham Sharp (banjo).<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1XwOnlojWM4" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe>