Boys from Carolina

Location: R.A. Fountain

From our promo for this concert:

The Boys from Carolina is a Triangle-based quintet that boasts over 140 years of bluegrass picking experience. They are noted for exceptional 4-part harmonies and expert picking. The Boys perform original bluegrass as well as covers of classic bluegrass and bluegrass gospel songs.

Bandsmen include Bob Wilkerson on banjo; Lindy Brown on bass; Larry Nunnery, lead guitar; Charles Schutte, Dobro; and Wright Young, mandolin.

All but Wilkerson are native to the Triangle area and have collectively played with many of the region’s best-known bluegrass bands. Wilkerson performed in the Baltimore area with several bluegrass bands before relocating to Smithfield.

Tags: bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, Concert, original, tradtional bluegrass