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The Knuckle Dusters
Bluegrass Band
Bluegrass Band | Country Band | See all
Washington, District of Columbia
Will travel 100 miles from Washington
About
Search Google/Yahoo for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS - HOME PAGE." Free song & video downloads at our site! Were also on YouTube. AMERICANA, OLD TIME FIDDLE, BLUEGRASS, RAGTIME, COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY,BLUES & FOLK music. Covering DC to NY and beyond. One of Gigmasters' best bands -- reliable, professional & top rated. Great client feedback! MORE INFO: The Knuckle Dusters have performed in Central Park NYC, for numerous music festivals in DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and for dozens and dozens of weddings, corporate functions and private events. The Knuckle Dusters are in their 15th year as an American roots band, and some of their members have played together for over 30 years...
VISIT OUR BAND's WEBSITE! GIGMASTERS ONLY ALLOWS LIMITED SONG SAMPLES AND VIDEOS TO BE POSTED. WE'LL BE GLAD TO SECURE THE BOOKING THROUGH GIGMASTERS once you've fully previewed our music!
For YouTube videos... try searching for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS 1 of 4" for recent performance footage from the B&O Railroad Museum, in Baltimore, Md. You can also search YouTube for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS 27" which will give you 27 individual tune/song videos from a concert at The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA.
The combo features the core trio of Scott Spearly (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Tim Mitchell (guitar, mandolin), and Paul Mackrell (banjo, guitar, vocals). Guest fiddlers, Robbie Caruthers, Evan Price, Steve Hickman, Alexander Mitchell and Richard Pryor join the combo for select events. Mindy Morris and Gary Peck lend their vocal talents when summoned. The Knuckle Dusters have been featured in Jazziz Magazine and several other publications. The group has recorded both live and in the studio. In 2008, The Knuckle Dusters were awarded the Rising Star award from Gigmasters.
Performing in most 20th century American genres, the Knuckle Dusters incorporate Old Time Fiddle/Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Blues, Texas Swing, Acoustic Rock & Roll, Classic Country, Ragtime, Folk, and originals into their sets. They will customize their performance for your event. Their schedule often includes festivals, dance halls, taverns, dinner clubs, weddings, civil-war re-enactments, and a diverse range of private events.
Pricing and Quotes: Many factors can affect our fee. The number of musicians hired, length of performance, traveling distance, sound equipment needs, and special accommodations all play a role. We try to be fair, normally charging a simple flat fee for all events which are in short driving distance (under 2 hours), and require a 1-3 hour performance slot... Though we are flexible with performance times.
The songs and influences listed below are only a short list... it's impossible to list them all. We know hundreds of tunes!!! Please visit our website for listings by genre and style.
VISIT OUR BAND's WEBSITE! GIGMASTERS ONLY ALLOWS LIMITED SONG SAMPLES AND VIDEOS TO BE POSTED. WE'LL BE GLAD TO SECURE THE BOOKING THROUGH GIGMASTERS once you've fully previewed our music!
For YouTube videos... try searching for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS 1 of 4" for recent performance footage from the B&O Railroad Museum, in Baltimore, Md. You can also search YouTube for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS 27" which will give you 27 individual tune/song videos from a concert at The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA.
The combo features the core trio of Scott Spearly (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Tim Mitchell (guitar, mandolin), and Paul Mackrell (banjo, guitar, vocals). Guest fiddlers, Robbie Caruthers, Evan Price, Steve Hickman, Alexander Mitchell and Richard Pryor join the combo for select events. Mindy Morris and Gary Peck lend their vocal talents when summoned. The Knuckle Dusters have been featured in Jazziz Magazine and several other publications. The group has recorded both live and in the studio. In 2008, The Knuckle Dusters were awarded the Rising Star award from Gigmasters.
Performing in most 20th century American genres, the Knuckle Dusters incorporate Old Time Fiddle/Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Blues, Texas Swing, Acoustic Rock & Roll, Classic Country, Ragtime, Folk, and originals into their sets. They will customize their performance for your event. Their schedule often includes festivals, dance halls, taverns, dinner clubs, weddings, civil-war re-enactments, and a diverse range of private events.
Pricing and Quotes: Many factors can affect our fee. The number of musicians hired, length of performance, traveling distance, sound equipment needs, and special accommodations all play a role. We try to be fair, normally charging a simple flat fee for all events which are in short driving distance (under 2 hours), and require a 1-3 hour performance slot... Though we are flexible with performance times.
The songs and influences listed below are only a short list... it's impossible to list them all. We know hundreds of tunes!!! Please visit our website for listings by genre and style.
- Anniversaries
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Halloween Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Please visit our website www.knuckledusters.com Over 100 FREE samples in MP3 Format. Songs organized by style & category.
- Hot Rod Lincoln Commander Cody
- Rock This Town The Stray Cats
- Mind Your Own Business Hank Williams
- Tear In My Beer Hank Williams
- Take Me Back To Tulsa Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys
- Get Off My Cloud The Rolling Stones
- Far Away Eyes The Rolling Stones
- Don't Think Twice Bob Dylan
- Friend of The Devil The Grateful Dead
- Long Haired Redneck David Allen Coe
- The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised Johnny Paycheck
- Sometimes She Forgets Steve Earle
- Walkin After Midnight Patsy Cline
- I Fall to Pieces Patsy Cline
- Where Am I Gonna Live When I Get Home Billy Ray Cyrus
- Smoke That Cigarette Comander Cody
- Call Up Trudy Charlie Daniels
- Hit The Road Jack Ray Charles
- My Gal Is Red Hot Sam the Sham and The Pharoahs
- Cotton Eyed Joe Traditional
- Old Joe clark Traditional
- Temperence Reel Traditional
- Jefferson Davis Traditional
- Alabama Jubilee Traditional
- Acoustic Band
- Americana Band
- Bluegrass Band
- Celtic Band
- Country Band
- Folk Band
- Jazz Band
- Ragtime Band
- Rockabilly Band
- Swing Band
- Variety Band
- Wedding Band
- Western Band
Reviews (30)
Fraternity Function
in Port Republic, VA
on 05/18/2012
"Showed up early, set up, started on time.
Fantastic performance, wide range of songs, great group of guys.
We will be asking them to perform again.
"
- Walter C.
The Knuckle Dusters’s Response:
"Thank you Walter. We much appreciated the opportunity to play for James Madison University alumni at your wonderful lodge/resort. We are glad you and your guests enjoyed our music selections and performance for your event. Great surroundings and a pleasant audience always makes it easy to be at our best. Thanks for taking such great care of us!"
Wedding Reception
in Baltimore, MD
on 03/21/2010
"The Knuckledusters were amazing! They are professional and delightful on many levels. I would definitely hire them again. They even learned a new song just for us.
AMAZING!
A. Keefe"
- Amanda P.
The Knuckle Dusters’s Response:
"Thank you Patrick and Amanda. We were honored that you elected to hire us over other bands you were considering from Baltimore. We have played many, many weddings over the years but never an orthodox Jewish wedding. And learning the traditonal song HAVA NAGILA was fun for us. Your family and guests were very gracious and entertaining --- GREAT DANCERS!!! Thanks Again. Scott Spearly (The Knuckle Dusters)"
School Assembly
in Mercersburg, PA
on 02/22/2010
"Our school received a grant to host a square dance for our 8th and 9th grade students. We needed callers, dancers and live musicians. The Knuckle Dusters were able to provide all three along with the Rock & Candy dancers. They instructed and performed live music for two seperate assemblies, and got many students and teachers involved.
The band was on site well before our event was scheduled, and they conducted themselves professionally from beginning to end. We would recommend The Knuckle Dusters to any school or private party looking for professional and fun entertainment. Thanks Knuckle Dusters!"
- James B.
Festival
in Washington, DC
on 06/06/2009
"The Knuckledusters were ideal for our museum fesitval. They're music sounded great at our outdoor family-friendly venue where they even dedicated a song to one of the sheep being shorn."
- Tom G.
The Knuckle Dusters’s Response:
"Tom, thank you so much. Performing for The Textile Museum in Washington D.C. was a great afternoon for us. Its great when historical music can compliment historical exhibits. We received many fine compliments about our performance afterward, and we truly appreciate all the efforts you made to accomodate us with comfort and sound. We hope to see you all again in the future."
School Assembly
in Owings Mills, MD
on 09/25/2009
"On less than 1 weeks notice, amazingly the Knuckle Dusters were able to bring together 4 musicians and two professional dancers for a 3 hour assembly at our school for dyslexic children. The band actually played 3 seperate assmeblies for our different age groups. The Rock n'Candy dancers taught our youngsters The Charleston, Circle Dancing and The Virginia Reel. All of our kids and the teachers were involved and dancing. The band was great, and very flexible. They worked well with our kids. I would recommend The Knuckle Dusters for any event needing talented and professional performers."
- Lisa N.
The Knuckle Dusters’s Response:
"Thank you Lisa, and the Jemicy School in Baltimore, Md. for hosting us. We were glad to help. The kids did a great job of dressing up in period clothing, and learning about American music history/dancing. We hope you think of us for future school assemblies."
Wedding Reception
in Glen Burnie, MD
on 05/09/2009
"The performers arrived on time, were very appreciative and accommodating. They played the music that I wanted to hear and the audience enjoyed their sound very much. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone."
- Chris W.
Celebration
in Frederick, MD
on 10/04/2008
"The band was great. Very accomadating, on time and most of all very professional and nice.Easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a bluegrass band."
- Anita B.
Anniversary Party
in Hampstead, MD
on 04/19/2008
"The band was exactly what I was looking for: friendly, talented, accomodating and down-to-earth yet professional. I would highly recommend them and should I need a blue grass band in the future will definitely look to the KuckleDusters again!"
- Jennifer H.
Wedding
in Halifax, PA
on 07/07/2007
"These guys were incredible. Scott Spearly & his crew did a great job at our wedding and went out of their way to accommodate a special request for us (learn a new song)!
I wholeheartedly recommend The KnuckleDusters for any occasion!"
- Joseph H.
Labor Day Party
in Westminster, MD
on 09/07/2008
"The Knuckle Dusters were fantastic, as usual. They are talented musicians and I appreciated them playing on short notice for my family reunion. At my request, they incorporated some traditional gospel tunes for my older family members, and my 85 year-old uncle sat-in with them for a few tunes and played mandolin. They are a good bunch of guys. This was my 4th time hiring them, and I look forward to seeing them again in the future."
- Jim K.
Festival
in Allentown, PA
on 09/28/2007
"This is the 2nd time our organization used "The Knuckle Dusters" , this time for a festival we sponsored. They were professional, and they played great Americana music. They were very courteous to attendees, and were well worth what we paid. I recommend them highly..."
- Matthew M.
Anniversary Party
in Mercersburg, PA
on 01/31/2008
"We have hired The Knuckle Dusters for years at our establishment, before they were better known, and before they were on the web. They travel a lot, but are still hometown favorites when we can get them. They've done St. Patty's Day for us, Halloween, Christmas, Scavenger Hunts and many other promotional events. They pack the bar, draw a friendly crowd, and we just love them. Their music is unique and fun, without being overly loud. This year we are celebrating 5 years of successful new ownership with 5 nights of music. We are glad to have The Knuckle Dusters be a part. I would recommend them highly to any friend or planner. "
- Sue B.
Private Party
in Berkeley Springs, WV
on 06/16/2007
"This group was great! They related well to the crowd, they were great misicians - genuinely enjoyed what they do. We were out in the middle of no where and they came and palyed just the same. The guests enjoyed being able to talk and hear with the music playing. I have thier number - Great!"
- Terri B.
Corporate Function
in Chambersburg, PA
on 12/31/2006
"We hired the Knuckle Dusters for an annual holiday party (corporate function) with several hundred people attending. We wanted a versatile band that would appeal to folks of varying ages and backgrounds; after listening to their free music samples and watching videos at their website we decided to give them a try. The band met all of our needs, they were flexible with our performance times and other special requests, but more importantly they were a fun and talented group. Many of our guests shared positive comments and genuinely enjoyed themselves and the music. We plan to have them back next year. I recommend the Knuckle Dusters 100% for any function."
- Matthew M.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Emmitsburg, MD
on 07/08/2005
"You were wonderful! All of the guests commented on how much fun the band was. Thank you!!!"
- Nancy S.
Wedding
in Chalk Hill, PA
on 06/17/2006
"The band was very flexible during the event. People had a lot of great things to say about the band. We would definitely recommend them to friends..."
- Andrea K.
Wedding
in Gaithersburg, MD
on 06/18/2005
"Scott of Knuckle Dusters was very informative and helpful in making all arrangements. Everything went just as we'd hoped and our wedding reception was a lot of fun for everyone of all ages. Highly recommended."
- Karl H.
Graduation Party
in Hollidaysburg, PA
on 05/28/2007
"Knuckle Dusters were fun, nice and just what we wanted. Mama don't allow was my favorite."
- Larry M.
Family Reunion
in Westminster, MD
on 09/13/2009
"The Knuckle Dusters always do a fine job at our chicken fry. We hold one at a private club and one on the family farm. We have used them now for the last 4 years."
- James K.
The Knuckle Dusters’s Response:
"Thanks Jim. You have been a gracious and giving patron these last few years. We appreciate your return business, as well as all your guests and family. The food is always great too. "
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Learn moreIn addition to Washington, The Knuckle Dusters will also travel to Mount Rainier, Brentwood, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Arlington, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights, Takoma Park, Adelphi Chillum, Cheverly, College Park, New Carrollton, Riverdale, Suitland, Alexandria, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, District Heights, Oxon Hill, Silver Spring, Temple Hills, Falls Church, Greenbelt, Lanham, Beltsville, Glen Echo, Kensington, Mc Lean, Southern Md Facility, Upper Marlboro and many other locations in and around the Washington area.
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