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The Weavils Bluegrass Band from Seattle, WA

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 6 Reviews
  • 10 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2013
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $400 per event

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Though they're based out of the rainy Pacific Northwest, The Weavils have sure tapped into the sunshiney spirit of American roots music. On their most recent album, Starlight reel, their music channels the many strains of Americana, from the rapid-fire picking of bluegrass to the old-time stringband tunes of Appalachia, and from the country twang of Jimmie Rodgers to the engaging songwriting of Tom Waits and John Prine. This is folk music done right, the kind of music you'd be proud to bring home to your parents (just mind the furniture if they're actually playing in your parents' house). And that's because The Weavils are essentially a circle of great friends, brought together by a love for hot picking, cool tunes, and getting audiences on their feet. It's the same love that's driven folk bands since time immemorial, and it's this love that shines through on their new album, Starlight reel, and during their live performances. Each member of The Weavils–all six of them–are prodigious multi-instrumentalists,pulling down an instrument list that reads like they're planning to open their own music shop.Mark Steudel (fiddle, mandolin, guitar,banjo, harmonica, vocals) heads up the band with his fiery fiddling, adept at both bluegrass solos and the tricky brinksmanship of his own original tunes. Lead vocalist and washboard player dave Grout has a rich baritone honed from years in choirs, and a mean hand on the washboard, bringing this old instrument far from its washerwoman roots. Mark Myers came out of the Bay Area bluegrass scene (playing with the likes of Vassar Clements) and brings that kind of well-honed precision to his dobro, steel guitar, guitar and harmonica playing, cutting in and out of the tunes with perfectly aimed solos. Rhythm guitarist and harmony singer PeTe Thorn and bassist Mike Karbowski have the chords that tie the rest of the band together, wrapping up the music in a rock- solid framework. Finally, GreG Lawless is the heart and soul of the group, an Irish left-handed banjo-picking lawyer who absorbs the brunt of all folk music jokes in the band. With six members and many years of combined experience in American roots music, it's no wonder that the Weavils are known for their fiery live performances. On stage and in the studio, The Weavils weave their way through a maze of influences, never losing sight of the roots that inspire them. It's all tied together by the essence of the best jam sessions: the relaxed fun of making great music with great friends. The Weavils don't polish off the edges of this music, instead they revel in the rough and rowdy nature of roots music, tied to the past but not beholden to a stuffy interpretation. Their music is vibrantly alive, hooting and hollering its way into a new age.

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Review by Scott H.

WeddingReviewed on October 28, 2018From Leavenworth, WA

These guys are great folks, tight musicians, very organized, and very accommodating. Everyone at the wedding loved them and had a great time. They learned one of our favorite songs and played it for us. I can't say enough good things about them.

Review by Andrew H.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on August 16, 2016From Snohomish, WA

Had a blast having The Weavils perform at my wedding this summer. Pleasant, personable and accommodating, everyone at the wedding enjoyed dancing to the tunes. They played our first dance song live and we wouldn't have had it any other way. Guests have been commenting about how much fun the music was, and I'm very grateful to The Weavils for making our special day so memorable. Keep rockin on Mark and friends!

The Weavils:

Hi Andrew, All of The Weavils are so pleased that we met your expectations. In short, we also had a huge blast. We have done a number of weddings over the years, and I'm sure I can speak for all of us that yours and Samantha's was the most fun for us of all of them! The great energy and enthusiasm fed back to us by you and your guests certainly was a big help to our performance for you, and is a welcome reminder as to the main reason we love to play music for wedding parties such as yours. You, your families, and your guests are truly class acts, and we were honored to play for you and wish you all the best in your lives together. Mark Myers, for The Weavils

Review by Josh C.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 21, 2015From Bainbridge Island, WA

The Weavils made my birthday incredibly special. I can't recommend them enough! They are truly professional yet fun and they add an incredible energy to any get together. Can't wait to have them back next year because they were a huge hit with the friends and neighbors!

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  • Blues Berry Hill | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Everythings a Waltz
  • Starlight Reel | Mark Steudel
  • Tell it To Me | Old Crow Medicine Show
  • My Whiskey | Mark Steudel & Greg Lawless
  • Rainbow Bridge
  • New Moon
  • Pan Handle
  • Walking the Floor
  • St Annes Reel | traditional
  • Deep Ellem Blues | traditional
  • Mambo
  • Begging to You
  • Have a Good Rest of your Life
  • Fishing Song | Mark Steudel & Greg Lawless
  • Steven's Steel | Tutt Taylor
  • Long Way Home
  • Hot Burrito | Al Mundy
  • Dark Whiskey
  • Delightly | Mark Myers
  • Wagon Wheel | Bob Dylan
  • Remington's Ride | Herb Remmington
  • Old Dangerfield | Bill Monroe
  • Lost Highway
  • Deep Water
  • Waiting for the Federals
  • Lost John Dean
  • Emphysema 2 step
  • Southern Filibuster | Tutt Taylor
  • Big Sciota | traditional
  • Ten Waltz
  • Colored Aristocracy | traditional
  • Its Late

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Past Events

October 27, 2018 • Wedding
Sat11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Leavenworth, WA
October 6, 2018 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Seattle, WA
August 17, 2018 • Picnic
Fri6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eatonville, WA
July 19, 2018 • Corporate Function
Thu5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Des Moines, WA
August 12, 2017 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:30 PM - 11:00 PM Enumclaw, WA
August 14, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Sun7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Snohomish, WA
June 6, 2015 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Bainbridge Island, WA
December 6, 2014 • Wedding
Sat5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Seattle, WA
August 9, 2014 • Wedding Reception
Sat5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Federal Way, WA
October 5, 2013 • Wedding Reception
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Coupeville, WA

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