The Knuckle Dusters

• Scott Spearly - Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar
• Paul Mackrell - Banjo, Guitar, Vocals
• Tim Mitchell - Guitar, Mandolin

Search Google or Yahoo for "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS - HOME PAGE." Specializing in AMERICANA: OLD TIME FIDDLE, BLUEGRASS, RAGTIME, COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY, BLUES, and FOLK music. Performing from DC to NY and beyond. One of Gigmasters' best bands. Reliable, professional and top rated! See our client feedback! MORE INFORMATION: 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 13th year as an Americana band, and some of their members have played together for 30 years...

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 Carauthers, Evan Price, Steve Hickman, Alexander Mitchell and Richard Pryor join the combo for select events, and in the vocal department mindy morris and gary peck roundout a powerful line-up 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.

Performing in most 20th century american genres, the Knuckle Dusters incorporate rockabilly, blues, swing, rock & roll, classic country, ragtime, originals, and old time fiddle tunes into their sets. They will customize their performance for your event. Their schedule often includes dance halls, taverns, dinner clubs, weddings, civil-war re-enactments, and 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 accomodations 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 times.

The songs and influences listed below are only a short list... We know hundreds of tunes!!!

• 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
• and many...many more at www.knuckledusters.com - Over 100 FREE samples in MP3 Format. Songs organized by style & category.

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 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, Washington, DC, 6/6/2009
• 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, Owings Mills, MD, 9/25/2009
• 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, Glen Burnie, MD, 5/9/2009
• 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, Frederick, MD, 10/4/2008
• 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, Hampstead, MD, 4/19/2008
• 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, Halifax, PA, 7/7/2007
• 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, Westminster, MD, 9/7/2008
• 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, Allentown, PA, 9/28/2007
• 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, Mercersburg, PA, 1/31/2008
• 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, Berkeley Springs, WV, 6/16/2007
• 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, Chambersburg, PA, 12/31/2006
• You were wonderful! All of the guests commented on how much fun the band was. Thank you!!! -- Nancy S, Emmitsburg, MD, 7/8/2005
• 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, Chalk Hill, PA, 6/17/2006
• 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, Gaithersburg, MD, 6/18/2005
• Knuckle Dusters were fun, nice and just what we wanted. Mama don't allow was my favorite. -- Larry M, Hollidaysburg, PA, 5/28/2007
• 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, Westminster, MD, 9/13/2009

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