The Gravy Boys hail from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina and perform Acoustic Americana music, drawing deep from the well of our country’s diverse musical heritage. Each of the Boys brings to the bands' original music a unique personality and musical background. A broad spectrum of musical influences results, ranging from the traditional American catalog of the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, the Maddox Brothers and Ralph Stanley, to the classic elements of Hank Williams, the Louvin Brothers, George Jones, the Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan to the modern perspectives of artists such as Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams and the Avett Brothers. The Boys have released 2 CD’s of original music; 2007’s “Workin’ the Angels for Handouts” and, in 2009, “Dust Bowl Lover”. They are currently developing material for their next release while performing regularly to an ever broadening audience. Songs from 'Dust Bowl Lover' can be heard over the airwaves on WUNC’s “Back Porch Music” radio show, and their song “Model T Ford” was recently featured on NPR’s 'Car Talk'. The Gravy Boys are also very proud to have been invited back to Merlefest, the nationally acclaimed Americana music festival, this April for the second year in a row. Their high energy shows feature heartfelt vocal harmonies, boot-stomping rhythms, and lively stage shenanigans. The Gravy Boys take old-time themes and bring them into the present day, with an authentic passion that resonates with all who listen. As they like to remind folks: “We are your Gravy Boys!”

The Gravy Boys are:

Steve Celestini - vocals, guitar, harmonica

Bill Spagnardi - vocals, mandolin

Steve Storms - guitar, vocals, dobro

Joe Spagnardi - guitar, vocals

Tom Spagnardi - doghouse bass, vocals

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