Mountain Bridge is a traditionally-styled bluegrass band based out of the South Carolina upstate. They enjoy bringing old songs and even a country number or two to today's audiences, all with honor and respect to the old traditions.
“We love the old sound and imitate it through the lens of our modern era”
Josh Johnson brings years of experience in traditional music as an award-winning fiddle & clawhammer banjo player. He also sings tenor, high baritone, and baritone vocals.
Chad Simpson, rhythm guitar, drives the band with his distinctive rhythm style filling any loose gaps with tasteful bass runs. Chad shares in a lot of the lead vocals as well as filling in on tenor occasionally.
Codie Sloan, banjo, has family roots that date back to the music of Charlie Moore and Bill Monroe. Vocally, Codie makes him home in baritone for now.
Barron Rogers, mandolin, of Waynesville, NC is a seasoned veteran of the music, having done stints with the Far City Boys as well as Jerry Butler and the Blue Jays. Barron shares the lead vocals with Chad, as well as jumping in on tenor or baritone when called upon.
Chris Williamson, bass, got his professional start with Randy Khors, was a founding member of the group Volume Five, and is currently in the band Backline.
This section is blog posts about our most recent news. It gets busy but we'll try to stay in touch!
Feb 13 2020
https://bluegrasstoday.com/state-of-arkansas-from-mountain-bridge/
Mountain Bridge has released a new single this week, The State of Arkansas. The South Carolina Band specializes in contemporary/traditional bluegrass, often with an acoustic country vibe. But everything they do is filtered through their deep respect for…
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Feb 7 2020
We've been in the studio for some time and before we release the entire album we wanted to give you a sample of it.
The State of Arkansas is the debut release for the Mountain Bridge Band. Barron Rogers takes…
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Dec 31 2019
Saturday, November 16, Private Event, Greenville, SC
Saturday, November 9, Liberty Bluegrass Festival, Liberty, SC
Saturday, November 2, Cotton Gin Festival, Bostwick, GA
Saturday, October 19, Fall Festival, Faith Baptist Church, Central, SC
Saturday, October 12, Fall Festival, Foothills Farm…
Jan 19 2019
https://bluegrasstoday.com/chris-williamson-to-mountain-bridge/
Mountain Bridge, from upstate South Carolina, has announced the addition of Chris Williamson. Chris was a founding member of Volume Five and will join the band on bass.
The group focuses on traditional bluegrass and Gospel music, and they…
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Dec 31 2018
Saturday, October 27, PM - Private Event, Clinton, SC
Saturday, October 27, TBD - Fall for Liberty Bluegrass Festival , Liberty, SC
Saturday, October TBD - Hunter Appreciation - Big Ivy Gun Club, Barnardsville, NC
Saturday, October 20, 7:00pm -…
Dec 31 2017
Friday, November 17, 6pm - Aunt Sue's Country Corner, Pickens, SC
Saturday, September 16, 6pm - 9pm - Palmetto Pizza and Subs, Fair Play, SC
Saturday, August 19, 7:30pm - Feed & Seed, Fletcher, NC
Saturday, August 19, 2:00pm -…