Big Country Bluegrass is one of today's finest, hard driving, traditional bluegrass groups. They are current recording artists on Rebel Records, and have had several #1 hits on the Bluegrass Unlimited Charts. They have toured across the US, performing at venues such as the Grand Ole Opry, National Folk Festival, Bean Blossom, and most of the major bluegrass festivals. Big Country Bluegrass is also one of southwestern Virginia's most popular bands.

  Lonesome Will Mullins & Surefire

Lonesome Will Mullins grew up near Clintwood, Virginia, in a house that was filled with family musicians and plenty of bluegrass, old time, and country music. He learned to play the banjo and guitar as a teenager, and before long he was playing in several bands while honing his trade by studying the work of bluegrass legends like Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, and Dr. Ralph Stanley. Today, Lonesome Will is one of the most accomplished singers and musicians around. Also influenced by Jerry Lee Lewis, he mixes traditional bluegrass music with a breathtakingly energetic stage show. Backed by his tremendous band, Surefire, Will presents a show jam-packed with hard driving bluegrass, old time clawhammer banjo, and gospel music. They have performed all over the east coast and into Canada, performing at such venues as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C. as well as most of the major Bluegrass Festivals east of the Mississippi. Will continues saying they "play the old traditional style of Bluegrass...and have no use for that generic malarky that is passed off as Bluegrass these days.

Dale Jett & Hello Stranger Singer and musician, Dale Jett is a native of Southwest Virginia. He is a third generation member of the legendary Carter Family. The son of Janette Carter, the grandson of A.P.and Sara Carter, his roots have been heavily steeped within the heart of his family's musical heritage. Growing up within the Carter Family, Dale has been influenced by many musicians and styles of music. He began playing guitar in his late teens when Elizabeth Cotten taught him his first chords - left handed, upside down. Later, he added his own style of Autoharp playing to his repertoire. But, it is ultimately his voice that arrests you. It is powerful and compelling, yet at the same time, delicate and haunting. Like his grandfather, Dale is a "collector" of songs. His dedication to the preservation of traditional music, the love of Carter Family songs, and his admiration of other songwriters are evident in his  performances . His performances and recordings encompass a unique combination of traditional songs blended with a mix of others that extend the boundaries of conventional country. Whether playing an original tune, or that of others, "Hello Stranger's"  music will ring true to the soul. Dale helped emcee and the trio performed at the Carter Family Fold for many years. Their group,"Hello Stranger", features Dale as he carries on the Carter Family tradition. Teresa Jett plays bass, and Oscar Harris plays guitar, mandolin and autoharp. They have appeared on Mountain Stage, The Marty Stuart Show, The Grand Ol Opry, and other TV and radio shows. They have also performed at festivals, concerts, colleges, workshops, private gatherings, etc. around the country and in Canada. 

The Slate Mountain Ramblers, featuring fiddler Richard Bowman, have long been a staple both at fiddler's conventions and dances in the NW North Carolina and SW Virginia area. They are one of the finest family stringbands of the Blue Ridge. Fueled by Richard's energetic fiddling, and backed up by daughter Marsha's rock-solid, clawhammer banjo and wife Barbara's driving bass, the Slate Mountain Ramblers provide the perfect elements for a square dance; good rhythm and great old-time tunes. The band was formed 29 years ago around the time Marsha was born and earlier members included: Ray Chatfield, Bill Mansfield, Dan Williams, Buck Stouton and Barbara Poole. For the last 20 years, the current lineup has centered around the family with additional musical support from guitarist, Ted Ashe. In addition, to being fine musicians and winning numerous ribbons as an old-time band, Marsha and Barbara have won many dance contests with their flatfooting and clogging. The Slate Mountain Ramblers have performed in England, Austria, and across the US but they are best known as a mainstay of the dance and festival culture locally here within the region.

 Crystal and Leon Blevins are a duo from Whitetop, VA. Both come from very rich musical families. Crystals' grandfather, Corbitt Stamper, was an influential fiddler who helped mentor Albert Hash and many other fiddlers. Leon has many musicians in his family, including his grandfather, Dent Blevins, who played with Albert Hash in the 40s. Both Crystal and Leon are talented multi-instrumentalists. They also have beautiful harmonies reminiscent of the Louvin Brothers, Blue Sky Boys and Carter family. They both also perform with the Mt. Rogers Ramblers and have won prizes at many festivals and played venues like Merlefest, and Carter Family Fold.