…current represented talent

Contemporary bluegrass with a sound honoring their southern appalachiaN roots.

Appalachian smoke

An unusually creative group with lots of momentum – all members are multi-instrumentalists and vocalists – with a strong foundation in creative songwriting. What do you get when you book Appalachian Smoke - tight sets, incredible harmony, thoughtful arrangements, creative covers, and lots of original content.

Both their recent and their upcoming album release showcases original content with only one harmony gospel cut per album.

Book now by emailing booking@takethehighroad.media or by calling 704-840-8525.

(L to R) BJ Taylor – mandolin; Mikel Laws – banjo; Tim Williams – bass; Kenneth Rymer – dobro; Jamie Mason. Update – Ronnie Parker replaced Tim Williams on bass in November.

  • Mountain Fever Records - album release fall of 2024

  • two single releases with SiriusXM - Good at Gone and There Goes My Heart

  • self published album Colder Side of Love, 2022

  • Carolina Calling Me on Cashbox 100 Chart for more 18 months straight

  • IBMA showcases with Bluegrass Country Radio and Mountain Fever Records

Colder Side Of Love is a strong debut. Not only are the members of Appalachian Smoke great vocalists and musicians, but their original songs are well crafted both from a lyrical and melodic standpoint. If the group sticks to this formula, we will be hearing about Appalachian Smoke for a long time to come.

all acoustic
progressive bluegrass americana stringband.

Sam Snyder Band

Photo Credit: Laci Mack

With endless talent and an effortless voice, Samantha Snyder is the headlining anchor of the Sam Snyder Band. Her fiddle style, characterized by intricate melodies, creative breaks, and stout rhythm fills has matured through decades of performing. Samantha has recorded with such artists as Adam Steffey, Barry Bales, Matt Menefee, Darin & Brooke Aldridge and more.

The newly formed band also features Andrew Jones on guitar, Jon Boerger on Mandolin, along with Josh Berry, former touring member with Appalachian Road Show, on bass.

Book now by emailing booking@takethehighroad.media or by calling 704-840-8525.

Do I Ever Cross Your Mind Featuring Samantha Snyder (Video courtesy of Kendrick Dunaway)
Darin & Brooke Aldridge Live at Gloria's in Warrington, VA on July 31, 2021

  • Musician & Singer, Songwriter

  • More than 10 Grand Ole Opry appearances

  • Toured with award winning country/bluegrass duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge

  • two tracks on Darin & Brooke Aldridge’s – This Life We’re Livin’, 2021

  • Snyder Family Band – The Life We Know, Mountain Home Music, 2017

  • Who Now Will Sing Me Lullabies on Adam Steffey’s – New Primitive, 2013

This Life We’re Livin’
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Billy Blue Records, 2021

Featured on ‘Millions of Miles of Highway’ and ‘My Life’s Living Me’ along with Darin Aldridge, Matt Menefee, and Billy Gee.