Bluegrass Music From The Hills of West Virginia. 5-time WV State Banjo Champion Jim Gabehart & guitar player/lead vocalist Valerie Gabehart have played from Canada to Florida, playing a variety of music --- incorporating instrumentals, a capella gospel, ballads, driving bluegrass, and original songs written by Jim. From festivals, concerts, weddings, political rallies, conventions, to every imagineable type of event, Jim & Valerie are experienced, professional, and anxious to discuss your event and how they can enhance it with their music. They also have a professional sound system and can provide both music and sound for the event.
Fantastic experience! I booked Jim and Valerie for a business conference in Cincinnati, OH. I really wanted our attendees to experience a bit of Southern culture through Bluegrass music. Jim and Valerie did an incredible job, and everyone loved the experience. I would highly recommend them for any event. Very well done!
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thanks for your kind words. We enjoyed working for your and hope our paths may cross again sometime in the future.
They were on time friendly and very talented!!!! I would book them again !!!
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thank you and I hope we get the chance to perform for you again sometime soon.
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It was a pleasure working with Jim & Valerie and the whole gang. It was small and intimate and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful end to the evening. 100% would do it again. They are talented and friendly and just a joy to work with.
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thank you for your kind words. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together and hope our paths cross again sometime.
Jim & Valerie Gabehart was a great addition to our line up of Bluegrass Bands and we very much enjoyed the performance.
Jim and Valerie put on a great show for our celebration! Everyone really enjoyed their music and song selection. They were also very accommodating with requests. Our guests had so much fun! We were all singing along as the evening went on which made the party even more special. We would definitely recommend Jim and Valerie and will be calling them for future events.
We loved this sweet talented band!!! Nothing but praises! The music was outstanding and the involvement with the band and wedding party was amazing!! Highly recommend!!!!
Just plain awesome
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thanks for the kind words. It was great to meet Rose and be a part of this milestone celebration.
Jim, Valerie, and their band were wonderful entertainment for our family reunion. Their performance was loved by all and we would welcome them back anytime. Very pleasant and professional.
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thanks so much for your kind words and your hospitality. Please give our best to all your family.
We were so lucky to have had Jim and Valerie play for us for my father's birthday. We will never be able to thank them enough for promptly accepting to play for him as he could not get out of the house due to his sickness. They are fantastic artist with a true genuine heart. We have already booked a table for their next performance.
Thank you both so much!
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
It was an honor to have been a part of such a special occasion and we look forward to seeing you again.
Great time with Jim & Valerie Gabehart at my Dad's 80th Birthday Celebration. All were pleased with their Bluegrass music. They were on time and very enjoyable to watch. I will hire them again at my next big party.....
Outstanding mix of new tunes of their own, which seemed already "vintage" in the way they were written and performed, with classic bluegrass tunes, including even lesser known beauties such as Flatt and Scruggs version of Home Sweet Home.
Highly recommend for sure.
Response from Jim & Valerie Gabehart:
Thank you for the kind words. We always try to please our audience and present ourselves in a professional manner. Best wishes to Katie and Matt for a lifetime of happiness.
Price Range: $800-1500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Mainstream bluegrass, with energy and originality. Variety holds an audience's attention and this group knows how to put a program together by blending traditional bluegrass, gospel, blazing instrumentals, humor, tear-jerking ballads, and original compositions.
| September 28, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Festival |
| May 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 08, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 10, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| July 02, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| May 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
| May 07, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Graduation |
| July 17, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| June 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 06, 2020 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 25, 2020 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| July 04, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| December 13, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 30, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fair |
| September 10, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| Jim Gabehart | Banjo, vocals |
| Valerie Gabehart | Guitar, vocals |
| John "Buckwheat" Green | Bass, vocals |
| Brandon Shuping | Mandolin, vocals |
In addition to the pioneers of bluegrass -- Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, The Osborne Brothers, The Country Gentlemen, J. D. Crowe & The New South, and later generation artists like Ricky Skaggs, Quicksilver, Lonesome River Band, music from other genres like Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, and The Eagles have been an influence.
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Clacy W. said “I have been in several concerts with these guys and they are the real deal. I know you and your audience are going to love them as much as I did. Dr.…”
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