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Electronic Press Kit

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Stage Plot

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Testimonials

Band Bio and Photos

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. Most recently, On the Trail had the honor of winning the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Band Competition after participating in 2021’s Telefunken Battle of the Bands at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival.  They also were selected as an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023. On The Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals) and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals). Their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here" is also available for streaming on all 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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-"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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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.

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