The Highlanders

Rank #15 Alpharetta, GA Americana / Folk / Acoustic

About

Members: Brian Bristow - Guitar/Bass, Billy Holmes - Vocals/ Mandolin/ Guitar/Harmonica/Accordion

Sounds Like: The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Alison Krauss, Wilco, Bob Dylan

Label: Independent

Bio: Since they formed in July 2009, Brian Bristow and Billy Holmes have shared a common purpose: to make acoustic based music that matters with no preconceived barriers and have fun doing it. Both veterans of the Athens and Atlanta music scenes, they felt a strong desire to go back to their roots an... See Full Bio

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“The Highlanders' Cullowhee Time is a breath of fresh mountain air”

— John Keane - Producer & Engineer R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Indigo Girls, The Highlanders Fan Page

“I have lived with The Highlanders CD for a couple of months now and I have to honestly say I was blown away. I didn't know what to expect but this is the real deal. Everyone played true to form and the singing is fantastic. I guess the best complement I can give is that I play it again and again and don't get tired of hearing it. Congratulations to all and I wish all of you luck with your efforts. NICE!!!! ”

— Jeff Carlisi, 38 Special Co-Founder and Lead Guitarist, Live Interview

“Hey, i just got done listening to the album, it's really exceptionable - everything sounds great, but it's the feel/vibe that hooked me - I'll wear this out”

— Dave Hope - Bass Player for progessive rock band Kansas 1973-83 , The Highlanders Fan Page

“Hey Guys...LOVE The Highlanders album! Listened to it today while burning up the road from NC. Very honored to have been a part of it. Congrats!!”

— Peter Stroud, Guitarist/Songwriter with Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Live Interview

“Amazing recording!”

— Caroline Aiken - Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, The Highlanders Fan Page

“I love the CD and the players are great!”

— Dave Pensado, 2002 Grammy Award Winning Engineer/Producer , Live Interview

“I just got your CD and put it on.... I love this kinda stuff. Reminds me of the great record collection I used to have that included folks like John Fahey, Doc Watson and a lot of those great old bluegrass records. It has a nice feel .... ”

— Johnny Townsend, L.A. - of the Sanford / Townsend Band, Quote

“Am Loving this record. Many Thanks! ”

— Deborah Reece - DJ 97.1 Atlanta/voice talent/writer/vocalist, The Highlanders Fan Page

“Thank you Mr. Billy Holmes and the Highlanders for keeping me sane in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. I'm crying tears of joy hearing sounds of home. ”

— Ian Brown - singer, songwriter, professional musician - , The Highlanders Fan Page

" Know that your Highlander CD is in regular rotation in our van. Great stuff. "

— Roddey Phipps - pro musician and visual artist, Atlanta , The Highlanders Fan Page

“Just got the THE HIGHLANDERS cds today = spinning as we speak! Nice, very nice! Great tone, playing, arrangements, production, and texture to the tunes! Y'all got the skills to pay the bills!”

— Vic Peppler, The Highlanders Fan Page

“Spent a couple of hours in the truck this morning with The Highlanders and "Cullowhee Time"! Loved it. I think my personal pick would be "Better Off Left Unsaid", but I really enjoyed the tribute to Duane. The mandolin and violin were excellent additions to the track. ”

— David Papa Boyd, The Highlanders Fan Page

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE your CD....obsessed with "Victims of Comfort"---saw the Keb'Mo video----your version elevates that song to greatness.....thanks for the incredible music! "

— Pamela Fran Harris- Efurd , The Highlanders Fan Page

“Love the CD! Am ordering a few more, could not believe how tight you guys were, and the quality and variety of musicianship. ”

— Kathryn Kryker, Athens, Ga , The Highlanders Fan Page

“OMG ! I just got your CD and I LOVE it ! I've been playing all weekend !”

— Julie Huffman, Augusta Ga, The Highlanders Fan Page

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Added a new video: "Moonshiner" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/159650175 #video

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2012
Oct 27

Eddie Owen Presents at …
Duluth, GA, US | 7:00pm
Eddie Owen Presents at Red...
Duluth, GA, US
Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:00pm
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The Highlanders will open the show that evening for Callaghan who will be recording a live CD.
2012
Sep 29

The End of Time As We K…
Mountain Park, GA, US | 10:00am
The End of Time As We Kn...
Mountain Park, GA, US
Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:00am
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Performance time to be announced
2012
Sep 28

Eddie Owen Presents at …
Duluth, GA, US | 8:00pm
Eddie Owen Presents at Red...
Duluth, GA, US
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:00pm
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The Highlanders will open the show on Friday Sept 28th at the Red Clay Theatre for Grace Pettis who is celebrating a record release. Show starts at 8 PM.
2012
Jul 20

Land of 1000 Hills Coff…
Roswell, GA, US | 7:00pm
Land of 1000 Hills Coffee ...
Roswell, GA, US
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:00pm
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Music from 8:00 - 10:00pm
2011
Oct 9

Cashiers Fall Festival
Cashiers, NC, US | 10:00am
Cashiers Fall Festival
Cashiers, NC, US
Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:00am
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The Highlanders play at 1:45pm on the Village Green Stage

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Ben Brookes Belcher
Lordy ...love the sounds. Absolutely lovely. Thanks, Ben
Kerry Leigh
Some exceptional pickin going on on these tracks.
Donnie Stovall
Great sounds,great lyrics,,,,,,,

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Q: Your version of Can't Find My Way Home is exactly what I need as background music for a book trailer I'm working on. (Children's book) Who would I ask for rights to use the music? Thank you.

A: Hi and thanks for the interest in The Highlanders and our remake of "Can't Find My Way Home" by Steve Winwood. I would check with the Harry Fox Agency (this is where we licensed the use from) and see if they can assist with audio books. We would appreciate a credit as well and hope it works for you. Please let us know how it turns out. We have children and would like to share the book with them and others we know. Thanks again.

Asked by Marilyn Dieckmann. Answered on Mon Apr 08 2013

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