
Electronic Press Kit
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Testimonials
Band Bio and Photos
On the Trail is a high-energy, genre-bending acoustic band that seamlessly fuses traditional bluegrass with contemporary pop, driving instrumentals, and rich vocal harmonies. Inspired by innovators like the Punch Brothers, the group has earned widespread acclaim for their tight execution and inventive original songwriting. Following breakthrough nods as the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Champions and as 2023 Grey Fox Emerging Artists, the band has accelerated their momentum—playing internationally in Canada, shows across the US, and climbing to #3 on the Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction Top 100 charts with their song "What Do I Need With Love.
On the Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle/vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin/vocals), current CT State Troubadour Charlie Widmer (guitar/vocals), and Matt Curley (upright bass/vocals). Their music, including the studio album Where Do We Go From Here, is available on all streaming platforms.




Have Sold out in CT many times
-Seymour CT Appalachian Christmas show (~130 Seats)
-The Granite ~(70 Seats)
-Heritage Village (~200 seats)
-MOSAICS concert series East Hartfort ~200 seats
-Community Coffeehouse Danbury ~120 seats
Festivals we've played:
-Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival (ME)
-Podunk Bluegrass Festival (CT)
-Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (NY)
-Bluegrass in Heaven (NY)
-Music on the Mountain (NY)
-Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival (Alberta, CAN)
We Have opened for:
-AJ Lee (Colony, Woodstock CT)
-Henhouse Prowlers (Stage One, Fairfield CT)
-Arcadian Wild (Community Coffeehouse, Danbury CT)
-Home Free, (Music on the Mountain, New Milford CT)
Other Venues
-Cafe 9 (New Haven)
-The Falcon (Marlboro NY)
-Ives Concert Park (Danbury CT)
-City Center (Danbury CT)

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Quotes
-"Even though this is the band’s debut album, it’s quite accomplished, with strong songwriting, memorable vocal outings, and a solid mastery of their instruments." -Bluegrass Unlimited
"Standout songwriting, tight musicianship, and that rare ability to honor tradition while pushing it forward" - Static Noise Magazine
"Where Do We Go From Here is a spellbinding release. With powerful vocalists and strong original material, On the Trail has the necessary ingredients to reach even greater heights". - Bluegrass Today
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Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrailbluegrass/ @OnTheTrailBluegrass
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheTrailBluegrass @OnTheTrailBluegrass
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onthetrailbluegrass
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onthetrailbluegrass @OnTheTrailBluegrass
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/381GWp3N4YMwnPLxw3tACy
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/on-the-trail/1493391784

The Ear Trumpet in the center needs phantom power, as does our instrument mic should
there not be one provided. The guitar can also be mic'd or DI, and the bass will go DI from the
amp. We would like a single floor monitor center stage in front of the center mic, and if
possible a second monitor next to the bass amp.