Caltucky

The pride of the Gold Country, Caltucky continues its Thanksgiving weekend tradition at the Crazy Horse. A formidable force within the Nor Cal jamgrass scene and beyond, the impact of their performances is always immeasurable. Each of their last two appearances here has represented a quantum leap with their ever-evolving sound. New bassist Tyler Miles has been a notable addition with his energy and musical prowess.

This show represents the beginning of a new chapter for the band as longtime guitarist and co-founding member Gabriel Bingham has moved on to other endeavors. Now switching mostly from mandolin to guitar, Marty Varner’s remarkable versatility will be on full display. A new face in the mix will be fiddler Elijah McCullough. He is a truly unique chameleon who can blend with just about any genre with roots ranging from bluegrass and old Time to Turkish gypsy and world music influences. Anchoring the band as always, banjoist Kyle Kunert assures that Caltucky never skips a beat. These cats are bona fide string assassins and positive vibe ambassadors.

Influenced by traditional and progressive bluegrass, they also incorporate inspiration from the realms of jam-rock, soul and even jazz. This is a hard-grooving unit on a collective mission to set dancefloors ablaze. Their signature style has become synonymous with a diverse collection of melodic currents flowing through their wealth of compositions. Sonic experimentation is also a running thread with a tasteful nod to the great Billy Strings and the more psychedelic side of the genre. They achieve a level of spaciousness within their jams which exemplifies their improvisational prowess.

Along with catchy originals, they take an innovative approach to covers, reinventing songs to the audience’s delight. Their fanbase is bursting with enthusiasm which contributes to a pervasive sense of joy at every Caltucky show. The band has enthralled audiences at some of the most prestigious festivals in the regions including WinterWondergrass, Strawberry Music Festival, Father’s Day Bluegrass, Hog Farm Hideaway, Huck Finn Jubilee, Dead on the Creek and Sugar Pine. They have supported such world class artists as String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Melvin Seals and JGB, David Nelson Band and AJ Lee & Blue Summit.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill