Sweet Maple & The Plate Scrapers: An Evening of Folk, Friends, Bluegrass & Brews

Sweet Maple is an alternative folk rock band from Central Penn., blending bluegrass roots, indie textures and unexpected flashes of pop into something that feels both timeless and unmistakably their own. Built around rich harmonies, driving rhythms and magnetic songs, Sweet Maple creates shows that feel less like performances and more like invitations into another world. Founded by vocalist Jasper Night and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Mann, Sweet Maple grew from a shared love of folk music.

Joined by a cast of powerhouse musicians — Matt Kerns on guitar and mandolin, Dylan Skursky on upright bass and David Wiesinger on drums — the band draws inspiration from Appalachian roots, 70s folk, old-time traditions and artists such as Violent Femmes, They Might Be Giants, Chumbawamba and John Hartford. Delivering shows that glow, Sweet Maple creates music that feels familiar and unexpected all at once.

As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, The Plate Scrapers have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Yonder Mountain String Band and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse songwriting. Catch their live show and audiences will receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads.