Moonshine Holler

Rank #1 Lee, MA Folk / Old-Time / Americana

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Members: Paula Bradley (guitar, banjo, uke); Bill Dillof (Fiddle, banjo, Hawaiian guitar, harmonica))

Sounds Like: Darby and Tarlton, Moonshine Kate, Cousin Emmy, Uncle Dave Macon, Ernest Stoneman

Manager: Paula Bradley

Bio: PCBRADLEY2@GMAIL.COM. Moonshine Holler, the husband and wife duet of Paula Bradley and Bill Dillof, captures the essence of American music: hillbilly blues, ballads and breakdowns with some knock-your-socks-off flatfoot dancing to boot. Known for their musical prowess on more instruments than th... See Full Bio

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RAISIN' A RUCKUS! Moonshine Holler & the Ephemeral Stringband 2NITE (5/17) 7-11PM @ the Luthier's Co-op Easthampton MA. BUST DOWN!

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“Thank you for performing "Roots and Branches" at Bidwell House Museum's Township No. 1 Day ....It was a beautiful program and I know a number of people came specifically to hear you play.”

— Barbara Palmer, The Bidwell House, Moonshine Holler Press

"...my favorite female singers of country music, broadly defined, sing in a plain, straightforward way, with little ornamentation, and an earnest but subtly -wrought delivery....Modern-day heiresses to this style include such wonderful old-tme singers as Paula Bradley..."

— Sarah Bryan, The Old-Time Herald

“Moonshine Holler, the married duo of Bill Dillof and Paula Bradley, ... brought a truckload of instruments, including guitar, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, Hawaiian guitar and a clogging board, all of which they put to good use.”

— Greg Haymes, Nippertown

"I genuinely enjoyed Moonshine Holler and not merely because Bill Dillof plays along with Jimmie Rodgers records (although that certainly demonstrates his good taste . . . ) I'm not particularly attracted to group clog dancing, but as a solo, Paula Bradley certainly makes you sit up and pay attention. Damn fine stuff. I played all the cuts on their website and praise every one of 'em."

— Nolan Porterfield, Acclaimed Author, WKYU DJ

“... they can only be described as a two-person music festival which captures the essence of American southern roots music."”

— Larry Murray, Berkshire On Stage

“It’s a joy to watch a husband-wife team that has so much fun on stage. Moonshine Holler offers up great vocals and spine-tingling duet harmonies, sweet picking and twangin’, more instruments than you can shake a stick at, and a varied repertoire that ranges from fiery old-time fiddle chestnuts to little-known country crooners. Highly recommended!”

— Rani Arbo of Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem, Moonshine Holler Press

“You can be pretty confident that any group featuring Bill and Paula will come up with old-time music of the best sort.”

— Tom Paley, founding member, New Lost City Ramblers, Moonshine Holler Press

“Paula & Bill are two of the most versatile and knowledgeable old-time musicians I know. They can pull off so many facets of the tradition with such ease. They’re great players, great singers, and they know how to have fun!”

— Rayna Gellert, Moonshine Holler Press

“Being passionate about early country music means nothing less than a lifetime of study and devotion. You eat, drink and breathe these wonderful old traditions until they become part of your being and you can speak from them with clarity and inspiration. Paula & Bill are two artists who have done just that. As Moonshine Holler, their sweet music will transport you to a wonderfully different place and time and leave you a smile on your face and a lilt in your step. ”

— Bruce Molsky, Moonshine Holler Press

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S-Bone
This style is where my roots are, thanks for keeping it alive!!!
Donnie Stovall
Great style,great songs,,,,,
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