Caltucky

The pride of the Gold Country, Caltucky continues its Thanksgiving weekend tradition at the Crazy Horse. Music fans can feast with reckless abandon, knowing that they’ll be dancing off all the stuffing and pie a few days later.

Through both longevity and ingenuity, Caltucky has earned a lofty reputation within the Nor Cal jamgrass scene and beyond. The impact of their performances is always substantial. Exhibiting remarkable resiliency after multiple lineups changes, the band has come out the other side more impressive than ever. The additions of bassist Tyler Miles and fiddler Elijah McCullough along with the switch from mandolin to guitar for Marty Varner have all proven to be providential. 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 region 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. Just recently Kyle was seen jamming side-by-side with Billy Strings while in Tennessee for the International Bluegrass Music Awards.