Note: BOX and LOGE seats are sold out!
Celebrating its 18th year together, bluegrass juggernaut Balsam Range is charging head long toward the unknown horizon of what is currently unfolding as the group enters a new, promising chapter of its vast, ever-evolving musical career. Coming into 2025, the group: Caleb Smith (guitar, vocals), Tim Surrett( bass, dobro, vocals) Alan Bibey (mandolin, vocals) and banjoist Marc Pruett—is gearing up to not only release new music, but also once again hit the road, touring majestic theatersand backwoods gatherings—all in the name of bluegrass music.
2025 also brings a special guest on board to many shows across the nation, Kentucky native Don Rigsby. On fiddle and vocals, Rigsby brings that familiar “high lonesome sound” to the mix andisbacked by an impressive resume, making him a seamless addition to the group.
Formed in 2007 by mere happenstance, Balsam Range came together during an informal kitchenjam session in the rural depths of Western North Carolina. What started as friends gathering to picka tune or learn a new song ultimately led to gigs being booked, this trajectory quickly taking shapeof a band on the run to its dreams. Since its inception, Balsam Range has become one of the most decorated and award-winning acts in the wide world of bluegrass music, including the following International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) honors:“Entertainer of the Year” (2014, 2018),“Album of the Year” (2013, 2017), “Song of the Year” (2011, 2015) and“Vocal Group of the Year”(2014, 2015), “Male Vocalist of the Year” (2014, 2018) and“Bass Player of the Year” (2018).
By the numbers, Balsam Range has released 14 albums, with countless number one singles on thebluegrass charts. And yet, regardless of the accolades received or the endlessmiles traveled, what matters most to Balsam Range is what was of most importance from the very first gig the outfit everplayed together—genuinely connecting with an audience through the sacred, ancient act of live performance.