Empty Bottle String Band

500 Bland Street,Bluefield WV 24701

08 August, 2021

Description

One of East Tennessee's finest string bands, we specialize in playing toe-tapping, highly danceable old-time string band music. The Empty Bottle String Band specializes in playing toe-tapping, highly danceable traditional Appalachian music. They are known for their upbeat tunes and feel-good music. Their impressive stage presence is coupled with a delightfully self-effacing strength and confidence in their music. Their sound is inventive, while still staying close to the old time string band tradition of the 1930's. They have become a festival favorite wherever they go and are one of East Tennessee's most popular old-time groups. The band promotes the close connection between old time string band music and traditional dance. They frequently play for contra dances and square dances, and Tyler and Stephanie frequently demonstrate clogging and flatfooting during the shows. Band members are: Tyler Hughes: banjo/autoharp, and vocals Kristal Harman: guitar and vocals Stephanie Jeter: autoharp/bass and vocals