Bear Creek String Bandits

This talented Asheville based trio, comprised of Bonnie Leigh (bass), Chad Ananda (mandolin), and Alex Ball (guitar/fiddle), can be found around town leading bluegrass jams, playing at a fundraiser, or a wedding, performing at a festival, or just passing instruments around a campfire. They love to play music and it shows. Well versed in their instruments, each member is also a dynamic singer who brings their own unique voice to the band’s wide and varying song collection. Expect to hear some traditional bluegrass, old time ballads and fiddle tunes, jazz and even a few classic rock favorites, highlighting their long, diverse musical backgrounds, all with three stringed instruments. Occasionally the band will enlist help from some local legends to round out the sound and bring a truly engaging atmosphere to their live performances.