Local favorites Tumbleweed Highway set to share the stage with Willy Nelson, Lady Antebellum
HUNTER – The Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, NY is the biggest country concert event in the Northeast, and this year’s performers include notable artists such as Willie Nelson and Family, Montgomery Gentry, Hunter Hayes and Lady Antebellum, joined by local favorites Tumbleweed Highway.
Comprised of Nate Gross on guitar and vocals, Uncle Nobby on bass and Patrick Strain holding down the pedal steel, Tumbleweed Highway performs original Americana songs and recently took part in the Taste of Country Battle of the Bands. There were four groups to make the cut to perform at the Battle of the Bands at the Oneonta Theatre May 31, and Tumbleweed Highway took home the grand prize - the chance to perform on the main stage of the Taste of Country Music Festival Saturday June 15.
The band’s latest release – titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” – was independently recorded and released and - according to the guys - has been selling extremely well on the road. In addition to playing local venues including The Blarney Stone Pub and the Canasawacta Country Club, the band takes advantage of every opportunity to take to the road and play shows in other areas.
“It’s about getting our music into everyone’s hands that we can, and independently, being on the road is the only way to do it,” said Gross.
The band stated they didn’t have too high of hopes going into the battle of the bands, as they weren’t too sure what they’d be up against. By the end of the night, Tumbleweed Highway was declared the winner. The band played original songs, written by Gross, and their originality helped them to succeed.
“We are really excited for the opportunity to perform at the festival,” said Strain when discussing the thousands of people who will be attending the festival. “It’s pretty huge.”
Band members also said one of the best benefits of winning and having this upcoming opportunity is to be able to hang out with like-minded folks, and make contacts that may further the band’s career.
“We’re pretty much Americana - that’s kind of a label between rock and roll and country - and this is a country event,” said Uncle Nobby, who added, “It’s going to be nice to meet other musicians.”
In addition to the Taste of Country Festival, the band has a summer packed full of shows. At 9:30 p.m. on June 14 Tumbleweed Highway will be playing The Blarney Stone Pub in downtown Norwich. The band is slated to perform at the Chenango Beer and Wine Festival on June 29, the Sherburne Fourth of July Celebration, the Rock the Park Music Festival with the Artimus Pyle Band and Woodshed Prophets, August 10 in Bainbridge, and more than a dozen other summer events throughout the region.
“Tumbleweed Highway is a great regional band that has everything you are looking for in a performance - good songs played by good musicians with a good attitude,” said Eric Larsen, Chenango Blues Association President. “They are easy to work with and audiences love them.”
Three day passes or single day tickets are still available for purchase for the Taste of Country Music Festival. Visit tasteofcountryfestival.com for further information.
Additional information regarding Tumbleweed Highway can be located at tumbleweedhighway.com or by visiting the band’s Facebook page.
Comprised of Nate Gross on guitar and vocals, Uncle Nobby on bass and Patrick Strain holding down the pedal steel, Tumbleweed Highway performs original Americana songs and recently took part in the Taste of Country Battle of the Bands. There were four groups to make the cut to perform at the Battle of the Bands at the Oneonta Theatre May 31, and Tumbleweed Highway took home the grand prize - the chance to perform on the main stage of the Taste of Country Music Festival Saturday June 15.
The band’s latest release – titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” – was independently recorded and released and - according to the guys - has been selling extremely well on the road. In addition to playing local venues including The Blarney Stone Pub and the Canasawacta Country Club, the band takes advantage of every opportunity to take to the road and play shows in other areas.
“It’s about getting our music into everyone’s hands that we can, and independently, being on the road is the only way to do it,” said Gross.
The band stated they didn’t have too high of hopes going into the battle of the bands, as they weren’t too sure what they’d be up against. By the end of the night, Tumbleweed Highway was declared the winner. The band played original songs, written by Gross, and their originality helped them to succeed.
“We are really excited for the opportunity to perform at the festival,” said Strain when discussing the thousands of people who will be attending the festival. “It’s pretty huge.”
Band members also said one of the best benefits of winning and having this upcoming opportunity is to be able to hang out with like-minded folks, and make contacts that may further the band’s career.
“We’re pretty much Americana - that’s kind of a label between rock and roll and country - and this is a country event,” said Uncle Nobby, who added, “It’s going to be nice to meet other musicians.”
In addition to the Taste of Country Festival, the band has a summer packed full of shows. At 9:30 p.m. on June 14 Tumbleweed Highway will be playing The Blarney Stone Pub in downtown Norwich. The band is slated to perform at the Chenango Beer and Wine Festival on June 29, the Sherburne Fourth of July Celebration, the Rock the Park Music Festival with the Artimus Pyle Band and Woodshed Prophets, August 10 in Bainbridge, and more than a dozen other summer events throughout the region.
“Tumbleweed Highway is a great regional band that has everything you are looking for in a performance - good songs played by good musicians with a good attitude,” said Eric Larsen, Chenango Blues Association President. “They are easy to work with and audiences love them.”
Three day passes or single day tickets are still available for purchase for the Taste of Country Music Festival. Visit tasteofcountryfestival.com for further information.
Additional information regarding Tumbleweed Highway can be located at tumbleweedhighway.com or by visiting the band’s Facebook page.
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