This Month Uncle B and the band present a tribute to J.D. Crowe & the New South!
Uncle B's Drunk With Power String Band Show is Bryan Simpson's irreverent trippy-trad tent revival of a musical experience currently in residence in the Neon Steeple at Chief's on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. Aka. the Damned Ole Opry - the variety show features a wildly talented slew of colorful and creative musicians, singers, and songwriters that tear things down to the stud level all in the way of a grand ole time. Each month, Uncle B's honors a legendary record with renditions of classic songs performed on banjos, fiddles and mandolins. It's hay bales and hell yeahs! Imagine Billy Strings meets Barnum and Bailey. Hee Haw and Half Baked had a baby. It's best witnessed instead of discussed. Come lay eyes on it.
Bryan Simpson
Modern American eclectic singer-songwriter Bryan Simpson is an artist whose sound unnervingly explores an evocative amalgamation of southern folk, bluegrass, classic country and indie eclecticism, with the playful swagger, relatable storytelling, and thoughtful introspection of his heroes which include John Hartford, Tom T Hall, Jeff Tweedy, and of course Bob Dylan.
Bryan's songs have netted praise from all corners: The Huffington Post wrote "Bryan's original undertakings are reminiscent of the whimsical and whip-smart work by David Byrne and Jim James". While SeattlePi claims Simpson's music echoes "Bowie, and Beck in the melodies, moods, and arrangements. The quest is entertaining and thought-provoking." His genre-spanning career has included making records and touring as a singer/songwriter with luminaries as diverse as The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, bluegrass giant Ricky Skaggs and Mumford and Sons. Since leaving his hometown of Ft Worth Texas with only a fiddle, guitar, mandolin and a box fan to his name, Simpson has had many of his original songs recorded by country music standouts like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Hailey Whitters, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Brandy Clark, Old Dominion, Stephen Wilson Jr., with several of them ending up with a number 1 beside their name on the Billboard and Music Row charts . He has also been awarded NSAI's prestigious award of "10 Songs I wish I'd Written". His songs have easily totaled over 500 million streams at this point.
This year Simpson released his first record under his own name. "The Oldest", released in April, is a concise 11 songs in length, produced by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan/Brandi Carlisle) and takes Simpson's shade tree kaleidoscopic storytelling center stage.
Ronnie Bowman
From the tender age of three, Ronnie Bowman has been performing music. Starting in a family band playing churches in North Carolina and Virginia, he eventually joined the acclaimed Bluegrass band The Lost & Found. Shortly after Ronnie joined The Lonesome River Band, and became a participant in the band's recording of Carrying the Tradition, which was ultimately named International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Album of the Year in 1991.
It wasn't long before Ronnie Bowman became a household name in the Bluegrass community. With the release of an additional four albums as a member of the Lonesome River Band, Ronnie also recorded four solo projects. He has been awarded IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year three times, has twice earned the IBMA Song of the Year award and was awarded the Gospel Performance of the Year award for "Three Rusty Nails". As a songwriter Ronnie has earned a great deal of respect not only among Bluegrass professionals, but also in Country Music. Both Brooks & Dunn, and Kenny Chesney have brought Ronnie Bowman originals to #1, and Lee Ann Womack also included a song by Ronnie on the multi-platinum selling album "I Hope You Dance".
He has seen continued songwriting success with three songs on Chris Stapleton's multi-platinum selling album, Traveller. The single "Nobody To Blame" won Ronnie the ACM "Song of the Year," while the album received the ACM and CMA "Album of the Year" award as well as a Grammy for "Country Album of the Year".
As a vocalist, Ronnie has recorded with various artists including, Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Ann Womack, Del McCoury, Chris Stapleton, and John Fogerty to name a few. When Ronnie's not on the road performing, he resides in Nashville,TN where he's still writing songs and living the life.
Will Jones
Will Jones, raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, blends Appalachian soul with outlaw grit. His sound merges bluegrass storytelling with a highway-worn edge, inspired by legends ranging from Keith Whitley to Tony Rice while forging his own path in country music. A masterful guitarist and songwriter, Will has shared stages with Jon Pardi, Ralph Stanley, and Chris Thile. His music pulses with raw emotion, sharp picking, and Celtic-inspired melodies — steeped in tradition yet wild, free, and unpredictable.
Seth Mulder
Seth Mulder is a mandolinist, vocalist, and songwriter whose work bridges the spirit of traditional bluegrass with the energy of a modern performer. A North Dakota native, Seth brings a deep appreciation for the roots of American music to everything he does. As the frontman of Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, he has become a driving force in contemporary bluegrass—delivering authenticity, heart, and high-octane musicianship to stages across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
A graduate of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, Seth studied under legends like Bobby Osborne and Curtis Burch, grounding his musical foundation in the traditions of the genre. Since forming Midnight Run in 2018, he's led the band in developing a sound that honors the past while embracing the future.
Whether he's writing, performing, or leading a late-night jam, Seth Mulder continues to craft songs and performances that speak to the heart of bluegrass—rooted in tradition, driven by passion, and built to last.
