Sam Wharton with Songs From The Road Band
Songs From The Road Band is a North Carolina based super-group featuring Mark Schimick, Charles Humphrey III, Sam Wharton, and James Schlender. Collectively, they have received top accolades in the bluegrass, Americana, and jam genres.
Charles Humphrey III is an IBMA award & Grammy recipient, a Kentucky Colonel, and a North Carolina Music Hall of Fame member. Mark Schimick is an award winning contest mandolin player that has championed his way to the highest heights of the jamgrass scene. He has performed alongside legends Larry Keel, Vassar Clements, and Tony Rice to name a few. James Schlender, a 2 time National Fiddle Champion has shared the stage with Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson. Sam Wharton is a founding member of the band with one of the smoothest voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for bluegrass music and has shared the stage with some of the best in the business like John Cowan, Jim Lauderdale, and Sierra Hull.
Songs From The Road Band delivers a high energy show full of original material from their 5 studio albums, unmatched instrumental prowess, and creative covers! Songs From The Road Band delivers a high energy show full of original material from their 5 studio albums. The set-list is never the same and includes original material as well as creative covers for music lovers of all ages and stylistic tastes! They are one of the few bands that can successfully entertain both traditional and nontraditional audiences!
Enjoy this interview with Sam Wharton, be sure to check out their website at https://www.songsfromtheroadband.com/, look for their live streaming shows on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/songsfromtheroadband and by merch or throw a tip in their virtual jar to keep them on the road during this tough time.