Focal Point Presents Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee November 11 2023

Drawing inspiration from the rich string band culture of the Virginia-Carolina Blue Ridge region, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee bring together old time mountain music, traditional bluegrass, and early country music to produce a uniquely authentic old time sound.
The Floyd County-based string band plays regularly for dances and festivals around the country and they have won many contests including the old time band contest at the 85th Annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, VA and the bluegrass band contest at the 51st Mount Airy Fiddlers’ Convention in NC. They have had the honor of performing for two governors of the state of Virginia and are regularly featured at historic venues along The Crooked Road - Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.
Featuring Andrew Small on mandolin and fiddle, Trevor Holder on the 5-string banjo, Ashlee Watkins on guitar, Rina Rossi on bass, and AJ Srubas on fiddle, the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee’s powerful harmony singing and energetic instrumentals have made them one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite string bands.

[@elliotportner8020]

What a great BG band with so much musical excellence that they are stupendous

[@dianesalvail8003]

Pur delight...Love this !Music and harmony is Super..

[@glennrae1]

I just discovered you guys! Absolutely amazing music. True bluegrass/old time music on steroids!

[@ruthasmith212]

You all are totally AWESOME!!

[@c.marksugden6455]

My favourites at Australia's biggest folk festival at Woodford in December 2023. Hundreds of musicians performing at Woodford; they were outstanding.

[@horsedrawnfarmer6885]

Well if that ain’t the finest old time string band on that there KZbin…..then I don’t know what is. That’s great feel good old time music. Thank you folks.

[@morganexponent]

Great authentic bluegrass. And I like the banjo player´s stylish outfit 🙂

[@roylung4108]

It looks like his hat is of Panama style??? I think so - Ecuador SE they make many Panama Hats & visitors should venture into the markets & if nothing else wear a Panama Hat home! enjoying the music - PTL & Amen

[@willian.direction6740]

Great band amazing talents. Did I detect some Aussie in the lovely young ladies voice. That's where i live.

[@jimhuskins8506]

I am an instant fan. Well done ARB&A!

[@forestturnings5732]

There's good bluegrass and then there's authentic bluegrass. This is GOOD BLUEGRASS & AUTHENTIC BLUEGRASS!!

[@stir47]

I've been following Andrew and Ashlee's musical journey on KZbin for awhile now, and I gotta say, this is a great presentation! Thanks, Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee! 😉

[@williamsmith7406]

Having lived in Roanoke, Va many years ago I’m now reminded of Don Reno and Red Smiley and Mac Wiseman and some of the early bluegrass bands of that era. Just pure bluegrass around one Mike. So good to watch them perform. Jim and Jesse and Allen Shelton would be proud.

[@user-yr4ud8pf1n]

I was at this concert, they were incredible!

[@gebersol2246]

Yes, I love this group. Planning to see them live for the first time on Saturday at Dickinson College.

[@gregcanote]

They so nail that early bluegrass sound! AJ and Rina make a nice fit too!

[@jamieukulele]

Awesome set. Great songs and musicianship. Have a great time in NZ in 24'

[@jcnz9861]

Looking forward to seeing you in Auckland tomorrow night!

[@user-ti8yr6ds6r]

Some of the best bluegrass I have ever heard . Great job all of you .

[@thomascramer7485]

A great 1hour of music guys& girls.love it throw back music sound 2:00:45

[@tommykiser5299]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@NiallMor]

Mighty fine picking and singing! Sorry to see that Ashlee broke her ankle-but it hasn’t affected her guitar skills any-brilliant as always.

[@colinmoyston2481]

Dam.i found a gem...luv it...

[@jindrarazl8449]

Skvělé. Pozdrav z České republiky, centra evropského bluegrassu

[@johnpendergast6565]

Nice sound!!!! Great band!!!!

[@AlleHamstra]

This is the way it has to be done !!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@thomascramer7485]

You guys sound great ,throw back sound.😊

[@MattRingressi]

Real nice setlist, guys! Thanks for paying respects to Buzz and the Lilly Brothers!

[@vincerichter1038]

Mighty fine playing!

[@235buz]

Can't beat them Ear Trumpet Lab mics.

[@raulkalinowski1203]

Greetings from Brasil.

[@charlesjenkins615]

It's got a vern & ray favor and I love Vern & Ray you folks are tight real good sound 👏👍👏😊☺️👏👏

[@Blindlight4029]

Wow, I stumbled into you guys and when I changed accounts I had trouble finding you!. I'm very impressed with everyone in the band.

[@colinmoyston2481]

I found heaven!!!!!!! Luv it....

[@walterperry4565]

Like to hear 3 part harmony

[@dennisbenjamin7565]

Lovely music folks, thank you. Halsey sounds stellar.

[@stephenjohnson3279]

Get ur done! 😂 👍

[@thomascramer7485]

Upstate ny loves your music .3,/2/24

[@dorettazingg8414]

A fine young style ❤

[@candkath]

The banjo player Excellent playing and nice outfit.

[@bennyg9782]

Greatest band of all times

[@thomascramer7485]

With ashley speaking i hear accent nz ?

[@graememitchell2942]

No, not NZ! Ashlee is from Australia.

[@lindseywalker6925]

The only way this could be better is to actually hear the bass.

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

I've got a Kenwood 50 watt per channel amplifier connected to my computer, the bass sounds great to me!