About the band
The musicians
Upcoming events
The musicians
John Aaron - guitar/vocals. If John Aaron is not playing guitar, he is practicing guitar. A gifted musician, and an integral part of The Local Boys. Experience - 23 yrs.
Steven Davidson - mandolin/vocals. Residing in Mooresville, NC. His knowledge of music and music theory brings a necessary technical approach to the band's selections
John Aaron - guitar/vocals. If John Aaron is not playing guitar, he is practicing guitar. A gifted musician, and an integral part of The Local Boys. Experience - 23 yrs.
Steven Davidson - mandolin/vocals. Residing in Mooresville, NC. His knowledge of music and music theory brings a necessary technical approach to the band's selections. Experience - 16 yrs.
Tommy Ray - banjo/vocals. Born in Georgia, raised in North Carolina. Traditionally rooted and technically accomplished, his fit with this ensemble is unrivaled. Experience - 39 yrs.
Jake Joines - dobro. Jake has a rare talent. While he can play any form of music, his approach is strongly traditional. From Monroe to Monk, his style and versatility blend beautifully with his bandmates. Experience - 20 yrs.
Jesse Chattin - bass. With an energetic approach to stand-up bass, Jesse adds a warm and inviting style that matches perfectly with this ensemble. Experience - 19 yrs.
The Local Boys band members have a combined stage experience of over 115 years!
Their sound
Upcoming events
The musicians
The legacy of bluegrass music lives on in many styles, but the musicians defining themselves in tradition uphold the stories and techniques of yesterday’s music. For more than two decades, one band doing that has been The Local Boys, a Bluegrass and Americana band based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Local Boys love music that has grow
The legacy of bluegrass music lives on in many styles, but the musicians defining themselves in tradition uphold the stories and techniques of yesterday’s music. For more than two decades, one band doing that has been The Local Boys, a Bluegrass and Americana band based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Local Boys love music that has grown and evolved over decades—old-time, bluegrass, country, and rock ’n’ roll.
Beginning their musical journey over 20 years ago in Maryland, The Local Boys have a long tradition of celebrating the deep roots of traditional bluegrass music.
They've performed across the country at iconic events such as Merlefest, Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, Louisiana Spring Fest, Mountain Music Day Festival, Heritage and Harvest Festival, Hot Rod Power Tour, and more.
Releasing their first original ten-song album entitled Stories in 2022, The Local Boys take pride in their past as a band while also looking toward the future and all of the new opportunities that it brings. You'll love this unique style of Bluegrass!
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Sat, 4/9/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Sat, 4/16/22 - Noble Smoke - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 4/23/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Fri-Sun, 4/29-5/1/22 - Merlefest - Wilkesboro, NC
Wednesday, 5/11/22 - WAME Radio - Statesville, NC
Friday, 5/20/22 - Wedding Picnic - Glenville, NC
Saturday, 5/21/22 - The Hum - Hickory,
Sat, 4/9/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Sat, 4/16/22 - Noble Smoke - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 4/23/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Fri-Sun, 4/29-5/1/22 - Merlefest - Wilkesboro, NC
Wednesday, 5/11/22 - WAME Radio - Statesville, NC
Friday, 5/20/22 - Wedding Picnic - Glenville, NC
Saturday, 5/21/22 - The Hum - Hickory, NC
Friday, 5/27/22 - Fontana Marina - Fontana Dam, NC
Sunday, 5/29/22 - Wildwood Grill at Fontana Village - Fontana Dam, NC
Saturday, 6/18/22 - Private Event - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 7/30/22 - Jerry Jubilee at Heist Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Friday, 8/5/22 - Thomas St. Tavern - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 8/6/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 9/3/22 - Noble Smoke - Charlotte, NC
Saturday, 10/1/22 - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte, NC - CANCELLED(Weather)
Saturday, 10/8/22 - Heritage & Harvest Festival - Dallas, NC
Friday, 10/14/22 - Novel Taproom - Newton, NC
Saturday, 10/15/22 - Wedding Reception - Jonesborough, TN
Friday, 10/21/22 - Welcome Reception - Townsend, TN
Saturday, 11/5/22 - Our State Magazine - Raleigh, NC
Friday, 11/11/22 - Corporate Event - Waxhaw, NC
Let them be your band!
The Local Boys are available for festivals, weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more!
Check out these reviews from recent shows!
Rhonda J. from Charlotte, NC - Corporate Event - 6/3/21
The Local Boys were so great to work with! They were prompt and overall a great band! The music was great! Just what we were looking for in a band for our event. Thank you!
Margaret W. from Linville, NC - Engagement Party - 5/22/21
The Local Boys were professional, fun, and a great addition to our party!
Michael H from Hendersonville, NC - Community Event - 5/14/21
The Local Boys were fantastic! I can't say enough good things about them! Their live sound is phenomenal! They preformed in the heat of the day without complaint and they did so in such a manner that uplifted my guests spirits. I will recommend this group to anyone and everyone.
Laura P. from Chapel Hill, NC - Wedding Reception - 9/23/19
We had a wonderful time at our wedding reception in September in Chapel Hill with the help of this band! The Local Boys are courteous and professional and very skilled musicians. We appreciated their flexibility to play a set outside early in the evening and end the night inside the barn. They played our first dance song, Harvest Moon, perfectly! Our guests came from all over the country and had a variety of musical tastes; everyone had great time. Our guests from Wisconsin loved the Violent Femmes covers. Our guitar building, banjo playing relatives from WV were in heaven with the serious bluegrass songs. Thanks for a great party. Be well y'all!
Lora H. from Wilmington, NC - Corporate Event - 7/21/2019
Truly the nicest guys, they were extremely easy to work with and accommodating for our outdoor corporate event. With everything else I had to worry about (450+ attendees in 90 degree heat), it was so refreshing to have such a self sufficient and professional group of gentleman to work with. I would recommend them in a heartbeat and will most definitely be hiring them again for future events.