The Wildmans
The Prism Coffeehouse and WTJU 91.1 FM Radio are delighted to welcome to our stage
The Wildmans – “Neo-traditional string band from Floyd VA/Boston MA”.
Friday, January 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30 pm)
C’Ville Coffee, 1301 Harris St., Charlottesville
only available from the Prism Coffeehouse or by calling 434 978 4335.
ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT – THERE MAY BE A FEW AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Ticket prices: $14 advance/$17 Door.
The up and coming neo-traditional stringband, The Wildmans, come from the one stoplight town, Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler’s conventions and classical music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented young musicians.
All three young players in the group have earned many awards, including the famed Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention – in 2018 Aila Wildman won Best All Around Performer Award along with 1st place in Old Time Fiddle, Eli Wildman won 1st place in Mandolin (2018 and 2019), and Victor Furtado won 1st place in clawhammer banjo (2015, 2016 and 2019), as well as the prestigious Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Banjo (2019). Multi instrumentalist Sean Newman (Dharma Bombs) rounds out the group on upright bass and vocals.
Highly skilled instrumentals and soulful vocals applied to traditional tunes with a smattering of old time, bluegrass, blues, and jazz combine to create a fresh new sound – old tunes fueled by young spirit. Their set combines fiddle tunes, ballads and folk songs of the Appalachian tradition with twentieth century classics, as well as original instrumental compositions by band members Eli and Victor.
The group has appeared on stages large and small, performing in festivals such as Red Wing Roots, Chantilly Farm’s Bluegrass and BBQ festival, Grey Fox Blugrass Festival, Floyd Fest, and The Steep Canyon Rangers’ Mountain Song Festival. They also regularly represent young talent along the Crooked Road in regional fiddler’s conventions. Having shared the stage with talents such as Bela Fleck, The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Steel Wheels, Danny Knicely, Sammy Shelor, Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and many more, these young musicians are making their mark on the American stringband scene.
“It’s an honor to be part of this debut recording of the Wildmans which also includes young banjo phenomenon, Victor Furtado…. I look forward to hearing more great things from The Wildmans in the future!” – Danny Knicely, appearing on The Wildmans album, Wandering Thoughts
“Seeing the Wildman’s live was an inspiration! They took Oldtime tunes and expanded on them in a way I’ve never heard before, in a way only well seasoned jazz musicians could – with intelligence as well as power. And vocally, Aila Wildman is reminiscent of the likes of Rachel Price and Ella Fitzgerald. This young band is clearly destined for great things. ”
— Rob Miller, Pickin’ Productions
ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT – THERE MAY BE A FEW AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
