The Goin' South Band
The Goin’ South Band is one of the most dynamic and respected ensembles performing traditional American music on the west coast.
The band members perform a variety of southeastern American musical styles including Cajun music of Louisiana, Appalachian Mountain music, old Delta Blues, early Country, Hawaiian slack-key, Kentucky Bluegrass and even Cherokee flute music.
The ‘Boys of Goin’ South’ will amaze and inspire listeners of all ages with show-stopping performances on the banjo, fiddle, guitars, dobro, mandolin, diddley-bow, jaw harp, stro violin and string bass.
Touches of good-hearted humor and old time kindness lace this performance that takes you on a walk back in time to rediscover our early musical roots in America, led by Director and fiddle player John Zeretzke.
Many of the musicians are award-winning songwriters, recording artists and composers and often record and write music for television, feature films, music for theater, ballet and a various other artistic endeavors.
The members of The Goin’ South Band perform southern American music with a deep expertise and understanding of the people and their history that represents a slice our diverse American musical traditions.