FAQ's
1. What kind of music do you play?
Acoustic, folk oriented music with a mountain/bluegrass feel. We include flatpicking and fingerpicking guitar, bluegrass
and old-time banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle, and various rhythmic devices (washboard, jaw harp, spoon, etc.)
interspersed for effect and to demonstrate some of the old ways. We play traditional, old time country, folk, bluegrass,
blues, Irish, and original songs and tunes. The newer term might be roots music. Though we sometimes throw in some
newer songs too, our sound is still just us.
2. What kind of program do you do?
We try to tailor our program to the needs of those hiring us. Of course, we have to do this within the framework of what we
do. We have performed full concerts where we provided an entertaining program of music, stories, jokes, dancing,
audience participation, and some interpretation. We have also played at barbecues, business dinners, political rallies,
etc., where the idea was to provide some musical background/atmosphere by playing mostly instrumentals with
occasional vocals - but without much talking between numbers. Additionally, we have played private and corporate
meetings that asked for background music for dinner and then perform a short program to get everyone’s attention on the
stage to be ready for the speakers. Tell us your needs and we will try to work with you to provide the best program we can
for you.
3. Where have you played before?
We have played at several state parks, music festivals, seasonal festivals, coffeehouses, folk clubs, colleges, restaurants,
folk schools, political rallies, private parties, corporate meetings, civic meetings, fairs, community events, theatrical plays,
and more.
4. Are you willing to travel?
Just as much as time and opportunity will allow. We can be lured into traveling for a good place to perform, a new place to
see, and new people to meet. Especially when it can fit into our schedules and doesn't put us in the hole. Don't be afraid
to ask us just because you are not located nearby. We just might show up, and be happy for the chance to play for you.
5. What do you charge?
We try to maintain a base price that we can work from and hopefully finish a gig without going in the hole. However, our
final price is dependent on many factors and is arrived at by agreement between us and the person hiring us. Some of
those factors including the distance to the venue, the length of time needed to play, what equipment we need to provide,
size of expected audience, type of program, who/what the program is for, and other items that may be provided for us
(such as meals or places to stay).
We have found that most people have a price in mind when we talk with them. If you know about what your budget is,
please let me know. I know it is often the case of you wanting to pay the least you can get by with and us wanting to get the
most we can, but if your budget is something we can work with, we will be glad to. If it is not, then we will do everything we
can to work out a solution that would be agreeable. In the end, it needs to be a profitable situation for us both.
1. What kind of music do you play?
Acoustic, folk oriented music with a mountain/bluegrass feel. We include flatpicking and fingerpicking guitar, bluegrass
and old-time banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle, and various rhythmic devices (washboard, jaw harp, spoon, etc.)
interspersed for effect and to demonstrate some of the old ways. We play traditional, old time country, folk, bluegrass,
blues, Irish, and original songs and tunes. The newer term might be roots music. Though we sometimes throw in some
newer songs too, our sound is still just us.
2. What kind of program do you do?
We try to tailor our program to the needs of those hiring us. Of course, we have to do this within the framework of what we
do. We have performed full concerts where we provided an entertaining program of music, stories, jokes, dancing,
audience participation, and some interpretation. We have also played at barbecues, business dinners, political rallies,
etc., where the idea was to provide some musical background/atmosphere by playing mostly instrumentals with
occasional vocals - but without much talking between numbers. Additionally, we have played private and corporate
meetings that asked for background music for dinner and then perform a short program to get everyone’s attention on the
stage to be ready for the speakers. Tell us your needs and we will try to work with you to provide the best program we can
for you.
3. Where have you played before?
We have played at several state parks, music festivals, seasonal festivals, coffeehouses, folk clubs, colleges, restaurants,
folk schools, political rallies, private parties, corporate meetings, civic meetings, fairs, community events, theatrical plays,
and more.
4. Are you willing to travel?
Just as much as time and opportunity will allow. We can be lured into traveling for a good place to perform, a new place to
see, and new people to meet. Especially when it can fit into our schedules and doesn't put us in the hole. Don't be afraid
to ask us just because you are not located nearby. We just might show up, and be happy for the chance to play for you.
5. What do you charge?
We try to maintain a base price that we can work from and hopefully finish a gig without going in the hole. However, our
final price is dependent on many factors and is arrived at by agreement between us and the person hiring us. Some of
those factors including the distance to the venue, the length of time needed to play, what equipment we need to provide,
size of expected audience, type of program, who/what the program is for, and other items that may be provided for us
(such as meals or places to stay).
We have found that most people have a price in mind when we talk with them. If you know about what your budget is,
please let me know. I know it is often the case of you wanting to pay the least you can get by with and us wanting to get the
most we can, but if your budget is something we can work with, we will be glad to. If it is not, then we will do everything we
can to work out a solution that would be agreeable. In the end, it needs to be a profitable situation for us both.
| Some of the places we have played |
Vogel State Park, GA
Unicoi State Park, GA
Tugaloo State Park, GA
Black Rock Mt. State Park, GA
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
Moccasin Creek State Park, GA
Amicalola State Park, GA
Smithgall Woods, GA
Table Rock State Park, SC
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
Terrora Park (Georgia Power)
Lake Winfield Scott (USFS)
Nottley River Campground
Tallulah River Resort
Unicoi Springs Resort Campground
Camp Wahsega
Brasstown Bald Dedication Ceremony for log cabin
Goose Creek Campground & Restaurant
Fieldstone Inn Restaurant
Mt. Valley Storytelling - Stovall House
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Wolfcreek Wilderness Outdoor School
Fieldstone Inn Conference Center
Valdosta State College
Appalachian Celebration - Truett McConnell College
SpringFest - Young Harris College
Performing Arts Festival -Sautee Nacoochee Arts Center
Something about Mountain Music - Anderson Music Hall
Folklife Festival - Unicoi
Georgia Governor's Council for the Arts
Out of the Hills of Habersham - Georgia Council for the Humanities
Georgia Council for Reading
Pioneer RESA
The Reach of Song - Georgia's Official Historic Drama
WNEG TV - Toccoa, GA
WCON Radio - Cornelia, GA
WZCM Radio - Young Harris, GA
John C. Campbell Folk School Concerts
Old Union County Courthouse Concerts
Georgia Mt. Bluegrass Festival
Old Timer's Day
Appalachian Music Festival
Folkfest for Preservation - Sautee/Nacoochee Arts
Mountain Music Festival
Sorghum Festival - Blairsville, GA
Indian Summer Festival - Suches, GA
Harvest Curb Market - Gainesville, GA
Georgia Mountain Fair - Hiawassee, GA
Georgia Mountain Fair Fall Festival
The Melting Point - Athens, GA
Hiawassee on the Square - Hiawassee, GA
Unicoi State Park, GA
Tugaloo State Park, GA
Black Rock Mt. State Park, GA
Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA
Moccasin Creek State Park, GA
Amicalola State Park, GA
Smithgall Woods, GA
Table Rock State Park, SC
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
Terrora Park (Georgia Power)
Lake Winfield Scott (USFS)
Nottley River Campground
Tallulah River Resort
Unicoi Springs Resort Campground
Camp Wahsega
Brasstown Bald Dedication Ceremony for log cabin
Goose Creek Campground & Restaurant
Fieldstone Inn Restaurant
Mt. Valley Storytelling - Stovall House
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Wolfcreek Wilderness Outdoor School
Fieldstone Inn Conference Center
Valdosta State College
Appalachian Celebration - Truett McConnell College
SpringFest - Young Harris College
Performing Arts Festival -Sautee Nacoochee Arts Center
Something about Mountain Music - Anderson Music Hall
Folklife Festival - Unicoi
Georgia Governor's Council for the Arts
Out of the Hills of Habersham - Georgia Council for the Humanities
Georgia Council for Reading
Pioneer RESA
The Reach of Song - Georgia's Official Historic Drama
WNEG TV - Toccoa, GA
WCON Radio - Cornelia, GA
WZCM Radio - Young Harris, GA
John C. Campbell Folk School Concerts
Old Union County Courthouse Concerts
Georgia Mt. Bluegrass Festival
Old Timer's Day
Appalachian Music Festival
Folkfest for Preservation - Sautee/Nacoochee Arts
Mountain Music Festival
Sorghum Festival - Blairsville, GA
Indian Summer Festival - Suches, GA
Harvest Curb Market - Gainesville, GA
Georgia Mountain Fair - Hiawassee, GA
Georgia Mountain Fair Fall Festival
The Melting Point - Athens, GA
Hiawassee on the Square - Hiawassee, GA
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
Appalachian Heritage Festival
Corn Tassell Festival - Gainesville, GA
Senior Adult May Day - Soperton, GA
Fall Festival - Soperton, GA
Big Red Apple Festival - Cornelia, GA
Harvest Festival - Toccoa, GA
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair - Clarkesville, GA
Athens Folk Music & Dance Society monthly Hoot
Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse
Tellabration - Sautee/Nacoochee
Boy Scout Jamboree - Scoutland on Lake Lanier
Southeastern State Park Directors Meeting - Stone Mountain
Georgia State Parks Rangers Annual Meeting
Professional Assoc. of Georgia Educators Annual Meeting
Mt. Vernon Mills Annual Service Awards Banquet
Ga State Assoc.of Medical Assistants Annual Convention
Brasstown Bald Interpretive Association
CCC Dedication - Vogel State Park
Reach of Song Reflections Day
Relay for Life - American Cancer Society
Kiwanis Fish Fry for Union County School Children
Leadership Dynamics Seminar
Grand Opening Don Bagwell Graphic Design
The Guest House - Gainesville, GA
Kiwanis Ladies' Night - Gainesville, GA
Union County Bank Golden Club Fall Celebration
United Community Bank of Dahlonega Golden Club Picnic
Carolina Community Bank Golden Club Picnics
Arbor Acres Customer Appreciation Day
Paramount Grading Pig Roast - Alpharetta, GA
Blairsville Bash BBQ
Lt. Governor Pierre Howard - BBQ's, and Rallies
Salute to Lt. Gov. Pierre Howard - The Depot - Atlanta, GA
Governor Roy Barnes Fundraising BBQ
Howard O. Thomas Realty Co., Inc. Christmas Party
Total Rehab Christmas Parties
Habersham County Elementary School Teachers Christmas Party
Christmas at Union County Bank
NE Georgia Episcopal Convocation Annual Council Meeting
The Single Link - First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, GA
Sorghum Festival Parades
Nursing Home - Demorest, GA
Mountain Regional Library
R. Roger Berry Scholarship Banquet
Reception celebrating re-printing Byron Herbert Reece books
Southern Tree Plantation
Cool Mountain Festival - Brasstown Bald
Demorest Baptist - Demorest, GA
Hot Corner Coffee - Athens, GA
United Community Bank Customer Appreciation - Dawsonville, GA
Appalachian Heritage Festival
Corn Tassell Festival - Gainesville, GA
Senior Adult May Day - Soperton, GA
Fall Festival - Soperton, GA
Big Red Apple Festival - Cornelia, GA
Harvest Festival - Toccoa, GA
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair - Clarkesville, GA
Athens Folk Music & Dance Society monthly Hoot
Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse
Tellabration - Sautee/Nacoochee
Boy Scout Jamboree - Scoutland on Lake Lanier
Southeastern State Park Directors Meeting - Stone Mountain
Georgia State Parks Rangers Annual Meeting
Professional Assoc. of Georgia Educators Annual Meeting
Mt. Vernon Mills Annual Service Awards Banquet
Ga State Assoc.of Medical Assistants Annual Convention
Brasstown Bald Interpretive Association
CCC Dedication - Vogel State Park
Reach of Song Reflections Day
Relay for Life - American Cancer Society
Kiwanis Fish Fry for Union County School Children
Leadership Dynamics Seminar
Grand Opening Don Bagwell Graphic Design
The Guest House - Gainesville, GA
Kiwanis Ladies' Night - Gainesville, GA
Union County Bank Golden Club Fall Celebration
United Community Bank of Dahlonega Golden Club Picnic
Carolina Community Bank Golden Club Picnics
Arbor Acres Customer Appreciation Day
Paramount Grading Pig Roast - Alpharetta, GA
Blairsville Bash BBQ
Lt. Governor Pierre Howard - BBQ's, and Rallies
Salute to Lt. Gov. Pierre Howard - The Depot - Atlanta, GA
Governor Roy Barnes Fundraising BBQ
Howard O. Thomas Realty Co., Inc. Christmas Party
Total Rehab Christmas Parties
Habersham County Elementary School Teachers Christmas Party
Christmas at Union County Bank
NE Georgia Episcopal Convocation Annual Council Meeting
The Single Link - First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, GA
Sorghum Festival Parades
Nursing Home - Demorest, GA
Mountain Regional Library
R. Roger Berry Scholarship Banquet
Reception celebrating re-printing Byron Herbert Reece books
Southern Tree Plantation
Cool Mountain Festival - Brasstown Bald
Demorest Baptist - Demorest, GA
Hot Corner Coffee - Athens, GA
United Community Bank Customer Appreciation - Dawsonville, GA
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| Booking Info |
| Buck and Nelson |
Buck and Nelson, aka David Buchanan and Nelson Thomas, have been
playing music together in some fashion since the mid 1970's. This highly
acclaimed duo from the mountains of North Georgia performs acoustic
roots music on a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin,
fiddle, harmonica, and washboard. Their repertoire includes old time
country, bluegrass, blues, British Isles, and original songs and tunes.
Providing an entertaining show of good music sprinkled with humor and
interpretation is their goal. These performing veterans have appeared at
venues including house concerts, coffeehouses, festivals, and concert halls.
They have had a great number of musical influences, though their sound
remains their own. They are happy to carry forward the traditions of music
they have inherited.
playing music together in some fashion since the mid 1970's. This highly
acclaimed duo from the mountains of North Georgia performs acoustic
roots music on a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin,
fiddle, harmonica, and washboard. Their repertoire includes old time
country, bluegrass, blues, British Isles, and original songs and tunes.
Providing an entertaining show of good music sprinkled with humor and
interpretation is their goal. These performing veterans have appeared at
venues including house concerts, coffeehouses, festivals, and concert halls.
They have had a great number of musical influences, though their sound
remains their own. They are happy to carry forward the traditions of music
they have inherited.