The Wildmans

The Wildmans trace a family-rooted path through bluegrass and Americana

The Wildmans are a brother-sister-led band from Floyd, Virginia, with roots in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a history that begins in early childhood. Their Bandcamp album Longtime Friend presents a mix of original songs and traditional material, and the artist notes frame the record as a way of honoring craft while expanding on traditional American roots music. The sources also place them in a circuit that includes local touring, festivals, competitions, and Berklee College of Music. For a first listen, try the title track and the album-opening Take Me, both part of the Longtime Friend release.