Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue are a young 5-piece Bluegrass band from North, Texas. The band formed in 2021 from a collection of music loving kids, Sam Smith (mandolin), Leah Sawyer (fiddle), Cole Gore (guitar/vocals), John-Samuel May (guitar/vocals/bass) and Riley Gilbreath (banjo/guitar/vocals) who met at various bluegrass festivals and jams who just couldn't get enough JD Crowe and New South, Lonesome River Band and The Johnson Mountain Boys. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses high energy and up-tempo bluegrass with 3 part harmonies and witty stage banter that will make you want to smile and tap your feet.
These are award winning musicians who are committed to what they do.
We've hired Riley Gilbreath and his band many times and always enjoyed the experience. Riley is very professional and easy to deal with from booking through tear-down. Always on-time and well-prepared. I recommend Riley and his band highly!
A group young adults with old souls. When the pickin' starts and bow hits the strings, your ears will be met with musical bliss. Bringing bluegrass back to the forefront with energy and hardwork.
Been listening to this young man for a few years. Loads of talent!!! If you get a chance you don’t want to miss the opportunity to go and listen.
It’s so refreshing to see such a spectacular group of youngsters performing at a professional level and have so much fun doing it! I’ve watched Riley over the last few years mature into a great performer! His banjo skills are are amazing and his guitar playing is catching up quickly! If you want to see a jubilant crowd at your venue, party, celebration or a festival, give these kids a chance! You’ll be glad you did!!
Our World Famous Museum spent 2 years building a first class Outdoor Stage and we’re honored and beyond excited to have Riley Gilbreath perform on it! One of the most talented and genuine performers we have met!! We have so many requests to bring him back! Does NOT disappoint and can pack a crowd! We are hoping to get him back in November!! Highly recommend getting him to perform… we know his schedule is just about full!
I’ve known Riley for several years and he is on a great music trajectory to be a professional. I hope and pray you go all the way my friend
Dave
If you have not seen this young man you ARE missing out!!! He has a huge future ahead of him!
Riley Gilbreath and Lone Star Blue are awesome! They love what they do and put on an enjoyable show. Riley is a great banjo player!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
You audience can expect a young professional bluegrass band. They are going to get to see award winning musicians having fun doing what they do best together. When they see us having fun, they have fun! We use acoustic instruments with microphones for sound. We usually have about 8 microphones which we can provide if needed. We also have sound equipment if needed.
If we do multiple sets they are usually 45 minutes each. When we take breaks we keep someone on stage to keep the energy going. We will need around 45 minutes to set up and do sound check before the show.
Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue are a 5-piece Bluegrass band from North, Texas. The band formed in 2021 from a collection of music loving kids, Sam Smith (mandolin), Leah Sawyer (fiddle), Cole Gore (guitar/vocals), John-Samuel May (guitar/vocals/bass) and Riley Gilbreath (banjo/guitar/vocals) who met at various bluegrass festivals and jams who just couldn't get enough JD Crowe and New South, Lonesome River Band and The Johnson Mountain Boys. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses high energy and up-tempo bluegrass with 3 part harmonies and witty stage banter that will make you want to smile and tap your feet.
Awards for the band include but are not limited to, 2019 Texas State Banjo Champion Riley Gilbreath, 2021 Texas State Guitar Champion & 2022 Texas State Mandolin Champion – Sam Smith and National Twin Fiddle Champion and Junior World Fiddling Champion – Leah Sawyer.
"Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue are phenomenal" - Tim Shipman - Host of Ship Show on Texas Red Hot Radio
"We found Riley Gilbreath (past winner of the Start the Journey Youth Voice Competition and past Share the Stage opener) because YOU recommended him. You can sure bet you will see Riley back on the Levitt Stage in 2022!" Levitt Pavilion Arlington
"Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue and a dozen more special guests blew it out of the park last night" Holy Deliverance!" Brock's Food & Drinks - Granbury, TX
Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue have performed several shows and have had the pleasure of opening for Nashville recording artist Kylie Frey at the iconic Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, TX as well as performing at Troy’s - Texas Live, Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival and The Bluegrass Heritage Festival in Farmer’s Branch TX.
The band recently recorded a new single “Dark and Stormy Weather” at The Cove Studios in Arlington, TX. For updates, you can follow the band on social media
We use around 8 microphones and a sound board and 2 speakers. 2 of our microphones are condenser mics. We can provide this if needed.
These are just a few of the songs we play:
Cheyenne - Instrumental
She's Gone, Gone, Gone
Tennessee Blues
Crying Holy
My Better Years
Daybreak in Dixie - Instrumental
Mr. Bojangles
Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms
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