The Plate Scrapers :: Progressive Bluegrass LIVE at Canopy + the Roots

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The Plate Scrapers are a dynamic, progressive bluegrass band from Berryville, VA. As classic as cast iron, as space-age as a flying car. The Plate Scrapers are serving up their own flavor of bluegrass by way of a winding wormhole through folk, jazz, and rock dimensions. Their latest studio album, “Destination Horizon” debuted at #9 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. The Plate Scrapers have provided direct support for Keller Williams, Seldom Scene, Larry Keel, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Cabinet, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, We Banjo 3 and The Kitchen Dwellers.

Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers — Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) — have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 3 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the midwest. In 2019, they won the Podunk Bluegrass Telefunken Band Contest. They have been featured on WAMU Bluegrass Country Radio, performed as an IBMA Official Showcase artist, and their latest release, Destination Horizon (2020) debuted at #9 on the Bluegrass Album Billboard charts with rave reviews from Bluegrass Today.

As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse song-writing. Catch their live show and you’ll be sure to receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads. Dig into their recorded originals, however, and you’ll find tracks ranging from thoughtful folk lyricism to gritty tales of harrowing adventure.

The Plate Scrapers passion for bluegrass and performing shines thru their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward…casually.

“For starters, they prove their prowess as it applies to their instrumental interplay. That’s quickly proven by the perky pace of the album opener, Fly With Me, the driving jam performance of Clangly, and the energetic undertones of Ancient Mysteries. It’s that frenzy and finesse which stirs up a blustery blend even on many of the more melodic tunes, although it’s never allowed to overshadow the sentiment found in those songs themselves. Love Song, Last Train, and Mountain find the band offering an emotional embrace, one that rings with sweetness and satisfaction. The appeal is real and, in turn, allows for a contemporary connection that transcends style or genre.”

-Bluegrass Today