Focal Point Presents Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee November 11 2023
Drawing inspiration from the rich string band culture of the Virginia-Carolina Blue Ridge region, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee bring together old time mountain music, traditional bluegrass, and early country music to produce a uniquely authentic old time sound.
The Floyd County-based string band plays regularly for dances and festivals around the country and they have won many contests including the old time band contest at the 85th Annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, VA and the bluegrass band contest at the 51st Mount Airy Fiddlers’ Convention in NC. They have had the honor of performing for two governors of the state of Virginia and are regularly featured at historic venues along The Crooked Road - Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.
Featuring Andrew Small on mandolin and fiddle, Trevor Holder on the 5-string banjo, Ashlee Watkins on guitar, Rina Rossi on bass, and AJ Srubas on fiddle, the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee’s powerful harmony singing and energetic instrumentals have made them one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite string bands.
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OUTSTANDING!
Nice sound!!!! Great band!!!!
Really enjoyable, the best to your musical future. Pete, USA.
The banjo player is so crisp and even in his timing. They are all so together and the young woman so pretty
I am an instant fan. Well done ARB&A!
I sure enjoyed your music. I'm soon to be an 80 yr old SW Va lad. Reminds me of old back portch music when i was a youg boy. Keep playing and the best to all with much success. Ken
Great band amazing talents. Did I detect some Aussie in the lovely young ladies voice. That's where i live.
Pur delight...Love this !Music and harmony is Super..
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!
Some of the best bluegrass I have ever heard . Great job all of you .
Greetings from Brasil.
Well if that ain’t the finest old time string band on that there KZread…..then I don’t know what is. That’s great feel good old time music. Thank you folks.
I just found you guys tonight on KZread and I’m so glad I did. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 2 hours of this wonderful performance!!
Great authentic bluegrass. And I like the banjo player´s stylish outfit 🙂
@roylung4108
26 күн бұрын
It looks like his hat is of Panama style??? I think so - Ecuador SE they make many Panama Hats & visitors should venture into the markets & if nothing else wear a Panama Hat home! enjoying the music - PTL & Amen
There's good bluegrass and then there's authentic bluegrass. This is GOOD BLUEGRASS & AUTHENTIC BLUEGRASS!!
This is the way it has to be done !!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I just discovered you guys! Absolutely amazing music. True bluegrass/old time music on steroids!
Incrível, que alegria poder desfrutar desta maravilha obrigado mto obrigado pela oportunidade! Um grande abraço de Garopaba, Brasil.
I was at this concert, they were incredible!
@gebersol2246
Ай бұрын
Yes, I love this group. Planning to see them live for the first time on Saturday at Dickinson College.
A great 1hour of music guys& girls.love it throw back music sound 2:00:45
I've been following Andrew and Ashlee's musical journey on KZread for awhile now, and I gotta say, this is a great presentation! Thanks, Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee! 😉
Like to hear 3 part harmony
I found heaven!!!!!!! Luv it....
Awesome set. Great songs and musicianship. Have a great time in NZ in 24'
@jcnz9861
6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing you in Auckland tomorrow night!
Mighty fine picking and singing! Sorry to see that Ashlee broke her ankle-but it hasn’t affected her guitar skills any-brilliant as always.
What a great BG band with so much musical excellence that they are stupendous
They so nail that early bluegrass sound! AJ and Rina make a nice fit too!
You guys sound great ,throw back sound.😊
My favourites at Australia's biggest folk festival at Woodford in December 2023. Hundreds of musicians performing at Woodford; they were outstanding.
Skvělé. Pozdrav z České republiky, centra evropského bluegrassu
Having lived in Roanoke, Va many years ago I’m now reminded of Don Reno and Red Smiley and Mac Wiseman and some of the early bluegrass bands of that era. Just pure bluegrass around one Mike. So good to watch them perform. Jim and Jesse and Allen Shelton would be proud.
You all are totally AWESOME!!
Mighty fine playing!
Lovely music folks, thank you. Halsey sounds stellar.
I’ve heard these people before at Stuart, Va. they are good. Hope her leg is alright.
Can't beat them Ear Trumpet Lab mics.
Dam.i found a gem...luv it...
A fine young style ❤
It's got a vern & ray favor and I love Vern & Ray you folks are tight real good sound 👏👍👏😊☺️👏👏
Upstate ny loves your music .3,/2/24
Get ur done! 😂 👍
The banjo player Excellent playing and nice outfit.
@bennyg9782
2 ай бұрын
Greatest band of all times
Real nice setlist, guys! Thanks for paying respects to Buzz and the Lilly Brothers!
Wow, I stumbled into you guys and when I changed accounts I had trouble finding you!. I'm very impressed with everyone in the band.
With ashley speaking i hear accent nz ?
@graememitchell2942
3 ай бұрын
No, not NZ! Ashlee is from Australia.
The only way this could be better is to actually hear the bass.
@robertwilliams-wd6cp
2 ай бұрын
I've got a Kenwood 50 watt per channel amplifier connected to my computer, the bass sounds great to me!