Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. 

They're a bluegrass band who pays homage to the Bill Monroe and the Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pushing the edge of progressive Newgrass music.

Sassafras also includes a range of other musical styles in their repertoire including country, folk, western swing, and originals.

Band members Kent Dowell (banjo/vocals), Billy Gee (bass/vocals), Wes Tuttle (mandolin/fiddle/vocals) & Randy Gambill (guitar/vocals) have performed at a lengthy list of festivals and venues nationally and internationally and are delighted to make their Southland debut in 2025!