Reedy River String Band

Hailing from Greenville, South Carolina, the Reedy River String Band is an energetic "newgrass" trio that has rapidly ascended from local music veterans to international performers. Formed in November 2021, the group includes Sterling Waite, who anchors the sound with fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica; Rush Morgan on acoustic guitar; and Mark Dye on upright bass. All three members serve as songwriters and lead singers, creating a rich, three-part harmony that defines their foot-stomping, progressive take on Appalachian roots music.The band’s sound blends traditional bluegrass foundations with elements of rock 'n' roll and jam-band improvisation.

By 2025, the Reedy River String Band had established a presence far beyond the American Southeast, having completed two successful European tours. Their festival resume is extensive, featuring appearances at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, MerleFest, and the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. As they move into 2026, the band is scheduled for a third European tour in June, starting with the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival in Ireland, before returning to Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Belgium.

Their debut self-titled EP, released in 2022, introduced audiences to their signature mix of tight instrumentation and Southern humor, highlighted by fan favorites like "Up On Blocks.” In 2025, they expanded their catalog with their first full-length album, Woodland Drifters, which features 14 tracks including 13 originals and a unique bluegrass rendition of Pink Floyd’s "Comfortably Numb.”