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Rafe Hollister

Rank #2 Maggie Valley, NC Americana / Rock / Alt. Bluegrass

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Members: Sam- Lead Vocals/Drums/Harmonica, Brooks- Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Mark- Mandolin, Jeff- Fiddle, Mike- Bass/Backing Vocals

Sounds Like: The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Goose Creek Symphony (Fan Page), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson

Label: IMGlobal Promotions.

Manager: Sam Brinkley

Bio: The Rafe Hollister Band was born in 2005 in the mountains of Maggie Valley, N.C. The members are Sam Brinkley- Lead Vocals/Drums/Harmonica, Jeff Mendenhall- Fiddle, Brooks Butler- Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Mike Filippone- Bass/Backing Vocals and Mark Moser- Mandolin. Most of the band members sp... See Full Bio

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Press

"This is a band that is making their own sound."

— Paul Ruth, The Independent Music Scene

"...no matter what the subject, Rafe Hollister handles these themes with fresh energy and a certain unspoiled charm. With the bluegrass influences, rock chops, whip-smart musicianship and judicious lyrics, Rafe Hollister seems poised..."

— Alli Marshall, The Mountain Xpress

“From just listening to the album I can only imagine the high energy level performed at their live shows, nor can I deny my intense urge to slap on my cowboy boots and do a hoedown. ”

— Nicole Miller, Musac Blog Review

“As the genre indicates, Rafe Hollister’s songs might appeal to a wide cross-section of music lovers. Its latest album, “Stimulus Package” offers a harmonic fusion of traditional bluegrass melodies, country twang and catchy rock-influenced rhythms. Brinkley’s growling vocals add a dynamic energy that doesn’t let up.”

— Bibeka Shrestha, The Smoky Mountain News

“Rafe Hollister's 'Stimulus Package' is a fun and energetic album, with 12 tracks that feature excellent violins, guitars, mandolins and a sound that transports us into a charming and characteristic atmosphere typically Southern. It's a fantastic musical mix between classic country, rock, folk and bluegrass with an original style and captivating sound. ”

— Max Southern, Southern Spirit Music Blog

“They have a great bluegrass, rock sound that sounds like the Grateful Dead mated with some hillbilly women and spawned children.This of course then qualifies them as not only Twisted Hillbillies but also a great band and are very musically gifted. It's just good ole fashion mountain music that makes you start hunting some good ole shine and some of the local herbs. Check them out I promise you will enjoy it! Some good ole fashion hillbilly fun!”

— Moe, Twisted Hillbilly Magazine

"I cannot really put them into a common genre because it is like they have pulled all the great features from a few places and put them together. They have well written songs with a good sense of the craft of music, meaning they sound good too. They are the type of band that you like when you first listen to them, and you're not exactly sure why, and you don't seem care."

— Paul Ruth, The Independent Music Scene

"The band's most recent album 'Stimulus Package' is distinctly country, with all the locomotion and forward thrust of a steam engine climbing Saluda grade. In fact, some of the offerings come off like work songs in the tradition of John Henry. "Don't Cry," with its brisk pulse and fiery fiddle fits that bill."Nothing Like Me" has a similar spirit, but Sam Brinkley's vocals - part snarl, part rumble - lend a bad ass Southern rock feel to not just that track, but the entire CD."

— Alli Marshall, The Mountain Xpress

“The album has all the workings of a great country/rock album: bluegrass, rock, folk, blues, punk and country while Sam's vocals resonate a southern, classic-rock feel (which I absolutely love). Even the lyrics are genuinely country as they tell tales of moonshine, inbreds, missing teeth, Bigfoot, coon dogs, hillbillies, mullets and many other subjects that define the everyday life of rural Appalachia.”

— Nicole Miller, Musac Blog Review

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Stimulus Package
MP3: $8.00 CD: $8.00
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Jun 8

Switzerland Cafe
Little Switzerland, NC, US | 7:00pm
Switzerland Cafe
Little Switzerland, NC, US
Sat Jun 08 7:00pm
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Ben Aaron
Awesome rockin' tunes, Rafe Hollister! I'm glad I stumbled across your music.
inleni
Lovely stuff!
Smith III
Nice work! I came by to show you some love and support, you can return the favor by stopping by out page. Put A Stamp On it!
Shane Alan Swaim - ...
I am listening to "Smoke From The Mill." Great Southern Rock. Sincerely, Shane
Misty Robbins
Hey guys, sending some luv to a fellow IMGlobal!
Absinthium
Hi there! Welcome among our friends! - ABSINTHIUM -