“Darren connects to your heart first, and then he really makes you happy with his music and laughter!” – Amanda Mosier Bauknight, Dacusville Concert Series

Darren Nicholson Band is a group of Appalachian musicians who have common respect for and love of American acoustic music. They are known for creatively blending bluegrass, folk, gospel, and swing, into a new music experience.

GRAMMY nominee and 13-time International Bluegrass Music Association award winner, Darren Nicholson, has played mountain music since his youth in Western North Carolina. He’s graced the Grand Ole Opry stage many times and has contributed substantially to such acts as Alecia Nugent and Balsam Range.

“I want to be a positive part of other people’s lives with music, you know? I want to be an ambassador to roots music – tip my hat to the past while looking forward at the same time.” – Darren Nicholson

Listen to the Darren Nicholson Band perform Big Sky