Acoustic Syndicate

Acoustic Syndicate
Origin	North Carolina, United States
Genres	Bluegrass, Rock
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Sugar Hill Records

Acoustic Syndicate is a rock/folk/bluegrass band from North Carolina formed in 1992. They have toured nationally in the US, including appearances at Farm Aid and the Bonnaroo festival. Their sound is characterized by three-part vocal harmony and complex polyrhythmic banjo playing. Lyrically, the group often discusses themes relating to subsistence, sustainability and quality of life.

The McMurry family comes from a small family farm in Cleveland County, North Carolina, near Shelby, North Carolina. They have been farming the same region that their ancestors settled over 200 years ago.

Acoustic Syndicate also has roots in Asheville, NC, where both Jay Sanders and Billy Cardine are active members of the local music scene.

Members

Current members

• Bryon McMurry: Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
• Fitz McMurry: Vocals, Drums, Percussion
• Steve McMurry: Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
• Jay Sanders: Bass, N/S Stick
• Billy Cardine: Dobro & Electric Resophonic Guitar

Former members

• Jeremy Saunders: Vocals, Saxophone
• John Burns: Percussion
• Doug Rodgers: Bass
• Roger Padgett: Guitar
• Gaines Post: Flute

Discography

• Acoustic Syndicate (Self-released, 1996)
• Tributaries (Self-released, 1999)
• Crazy Little Life (Little King Records, 2000)
• Live From The Neighborhood (Little King Records, 2003)
• Terra Firma (Sugar Hill Records, 2003)
• Long Way Round (Sugar Hill Records, 2004)
• Rooftop Garden (Little King Records, 2013)

External links

• Official Website