Steep Canyon Rangers
North Carolina's Grammy-winning bluegrass institution, as at home backing Steve Martin as headlining on their own.
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About Steep Canyon Rangers
Steep Canyon Rangers is a bluegrass band from Asheville, NC, formed in 2000.
Steep Canyon Rangers formed in 2000, coming together while their members were students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and later basing themselves in Asheville. They play bluegrass with a strong original-songwriting streak, using the traditional acoustic string-band instrumentation — guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass — with close vocal harmony, while drawing on country, folk and pop writing.
The band became widely known through its long-running collaboration with Steve Martin, touring and recording with the banjo player and comedian, which brought bluegrass to audiences well outside the genre. They have also won a Grammy Award for their work, and continue to record and tour under their own name.
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Questions about Steep Canyon Rangers
Where is Steep Canyon Rangers from?
Steep Canyon Rangers is from Asheville, NC.
Who is in Steep Canyon Rangers?
Steep Canyon Rangers is Mike Ashworth, Mike Guggino, Charles R. Humphrey III, Steve Martin, Woody Platt, Nicky Sanders and Graham Sharp.
When did Steep Canyon Rangers form?
Steep Canyon Rangers formed in Brevard in 2000.
What was Steep Canyon Rangers's first album?
Steep Canyon Rangers's first album was Old Dreams & New Dreams (2001). The latest is Next Act (2026).
Is Steep Canyon Rangers on tour?
Yes. Steep Canyon Rangers has 6 shows listed, from Flagstaff, AZ on Nov 21, 2026 to Chattanooga, TN on Feb 12, 2027.
What kind of music does Steep Canyon Rangers play?
Steep Canyon Rangers plays bluegrass.
What festivals has Steep Canyon Rangers played before?
Steep Canyon Rangers has played MerleFest 2026.