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The Storytellers Band
- Corona, CA
- Bluegrass Band
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $2000 and up
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Overview
The Storytellers is a prominent progressive bluegrass band that has established itself as a creative force in the Southern California Roots Music scene. They draw from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old-time and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies. Their strong musical chemistry allows them to bring soulful harmonies, delicate acoustic sensibilities, soaring grooves, tight rhythms, substantive storytelling, and their own bluegrassy magic to every stage they stand on. The band is available for private parties, wedding receptions as well as corporate and civic events.
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One of the highlights of my position as the Talent Coordinator for the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival (GOF) is discovering new, up-and-coming talent. A few years ago that band was The Storytellers. This year, 2024, will mark their third appearance at the GOF…they are that entertaining.
Their talent and audience engagement is top notch. Well rounded performers, they can hold the stage, mesmerize the audience, and make people dance (when the venue is appropriate). This year, after their performance at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival they had the opportunity to back-up Peter Rowan; that is a true testament to their talent!
If you have the opportunity to engage The Storytellers, don’t miss it…book them now!
Karen Reyes
Talent Coordinator, Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
Northern California Bluegrass Society
Bluegrass Band
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The Storytellers Band is rooted in the rich traditions of Bluegrass, Country Blues, and old time and Folk Music. They blend these traditions with a fresh new interpretation that is absolutely unique and delightful. Their creative flair brings a fun yet soulful experience to every genre they play. The Storytellers Band members are extremely personable, professional, and a delight to work with. They charmed our audience, and were a highlight of our season. Looking forward to their return to our stage.
Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Country Band
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We were absolutely thrilled to have The Storytellers Band perform at our inaugural Harvest Fest 2023. Their vibrant energy, masterful musicianship, and heartfelt performance truly elevated our event. The band's unique blend of progressive bluegrass and soulful harmonies captivated the audience from start to finish, creating an atmosphere of joy and community spirit.
From the moment they took the stage, it was clear that The Storytellers are not just performers but true artists who connect deeply with their audience. Their repertoire, ranging from traditional bluegrass to country blues, old-time, and folk music, was both inspiring and delightfully entertaining.
The Storytellers' ability to engage and uplift our guests was nothing short of magical. We received countless compliments from attendees who were enchanted by their performance. Their contribution was a significant highlight of our event, and we couldn't be more grateful.
We highly recommend The Storytellers for any event looking to feature exceptional live music. Their professionalism, talent, and passion for music make them a standout choice. Thank you, Storytellers, for making our Harvest Fest truly unforgettable!
Americana Band, Folk Band, Party Band, Bluegrass Band
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We booked The Storytellers Band to play at our Retirement Party. They were the very best to work with! They communicated well with us before the event. They allowed us to create a personal playlist from their catalog of songs. They were flexible with venue and setup and were ultra-professional with making sure sound was excellent before start time. They treated us like royalty during the event. Our guests enjoyed the music, the band’s banter, and dancing to their awesome, jammy bluegrass tunes. We would hire The Storytellers again in a heartbeat! 💗
Bluegrass Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $2000 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to Expect
When you hire The Storytellers Band, you can expect a high-energy, high-quality, rousing, joyous hippie-bluegrassy show featuring stellar lead playing and soulful 3- and 4-part harmony singing. You can expect humor and audience participation and interaction from friendly, classy, and witty band members. You can expect that all gentlemanly band members and staff will conduct themselves with class and poise at all times. The band will deliver a family-friendly show with clean stage banter, and dressed professionally and appropriately. From load-in, sound check, stage presence, playing, singing, storytelling, and load-out, this band will exceed your expectations. Thank you for your kind consideration.
About
The Storytellers is a prominent progressive bluegrass band that has established itself as a creative force in the Southern California Roots Music scene. The band’s extensive repertoire draws from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old-time, and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies.
The Storytellers’ strong musical chemistry allows them to bring soulful and joyful harmonies, delicate acoustic sensibilities, soaring grooves, tight rhythms, substantive storytelling, and their own hippie, bluegrassy vibe to every stage they stand on.
Legendary folk music promoter Bob Stane stated: “The Storytellers are wonderful singers, and energetic, passionate players. We’re thrilled to have them spin their tales on our stage.”
The Bluegrass Standard wrote: “This outfit is as steeped in values of the past as they are keen on keeping things fresh for today’s listening ear.”
Bluegrass Today said: “The Storytellers seeks to bridge the gap between the traditional bluegrass and jamgrass worlds and have become known for their grassy covers of Grateful Dead songs.”
Founded in the Fall of 2017 as a duo, the complete band formed in February of 2018, performing more than 30 Los Angeles-area shows through the end of the year. This intensive schedule included defining performances at historic venues such as The Mint, Molly Malone’s, Coffee Gallery Backstage, and a spellbinding set at the Laurel Canyon Love Street Festival, sharing the bill with Micky Dolenz, Wilson Phillips and Chris Stills.
The Storytellers have performed at numerous bluegrass festivals including the Huck Finn Jubilee, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival, the Calico Bluegrass Festival, the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, the Desert Bluegrass Festival and the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival. The band has regularly appeared at June Lake Jam Fest, and have performed at the Orange County Fair, the Ventura County Fair, and the Antelope Valley Fair, as well as at numerous other regional fairs and festivals.
The band performed a year-long residency at Treasure Island Casino and Resort in Las Vegas in 2022, and has earned residencies at several other distinguished venues. In 2023, The Storytellers became the first bluegrass-style band to perform on one of NAMM’s premier stages. They will be headlining the prestigious Prescott Bluegrass Festival in June 2024.
The band consists of Scott Diehl (Guitar, Vocals), Lance Frantzich (Bass, Vocals), Tyler Emerson (Fiddle), Ethan Van Thillo (Mandolin), and Steve Stelmach (Washboard, Percussion).
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
September 28, 2024–September 29, 2024 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Calico Days at Calico Ghost Town |
October 13, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Silverado Folk Festival |
October 18, 2024–October 20, 2024 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Calico Ghost Haunt - Calico Ghost Town |
October 25, 2024–October 27, 2024 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Calico Ghost Haunt - Calico Ghost Town |
November 30, 2024 • All-day event | Calico Holiday Fest - Calico Ghost Town |
Past Booked Events
September 06, 2024–September 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | June Lake Jam Festival |
August 25, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Solvang Theater Festival - Music in the Garden |
August 10, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival - Tres Pinos |
July 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Fret House - Covina, CA |
July 13, 2024 • 11:30am - 4:00pm | Sawdust Festival - in Laguna Beach, CA |
July 06, 2024 • 11:00am - 5:00pm | Independence Jam in Tustin, CA |
July 04, 2024 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | City of Norco - 4th of July Celebration |
June 29, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano |
June 21, 2024–June 23, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Prescott Bluegrass Festival - Headliners |
Influences & Inspiration
Grateful Dead
Old & In the Way
Jerry Garcia / David Grisman
Jerry Garcia Band
Infamous Stringdusters