Steep Canyon Rangers

Formed in North Carolina and shaped equally by the Appalachian Mountains and the state’s Piedmont region, Steep Canyon Rangers have long occupied a singular space in American roots music. From its earliest recordings, the band demonstrated an unusual ability to honor traditional bluegrass forms while allowing contemporary songwriting, literary influences, and regional storytelling to seep naturally into the music. It is an affirmation that bluegrass still contains endless expressive possibility.