NASHVILLE, TN (October 2, 2024) - Wilson Pickins Promotions is proud to announce the addition of 2024 IBMA Momentum Band award winners, DownRiver Collective, to the agency for exclusive publicity and booking services.
Agency owner, Melanie Wilson first heard them last year on SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction and called on the band this past Winter when she had some interview opportunities available during the CRS event in Nashville.
“I was delighted that they took home the trophy. DownRiver Collective is an overwhelmingly talented group of young people who are well-trained in their craft in the classroom and from their performance experience. They are a triple threat, with incredible instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills. I am very excited to be the agency that will be a part of their journey and am more than confident that they are well on their way to being one of the genre’s most sought-after bands on stage, on the radio, and for streaming and download platforms.” -Melanie Wilson
DownRiver Collective formed as a three-piece folk group in 2018. Founding members banjo man John Gray and fiddle player Bailey Warren (nominated for 2024 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist), have since been joined by vocalist Ali Vance (nominated for 2024 IBMA Momentum Vocalist), mandolinist Rico Wallenda and guitarist Jonny Therrien. All of the members are Belmont University alumni and though not everyone comes from a bluegrass background, they all share a deep respect and love for the genre.
DownRiver Collective blurs the lines between traditional folk and progressive acoustic music. The band continually draws on diverse backgrounds to create a fresh sound that at the same time, is familiar. There is a raw, simple truth in their original music that is delivered with such fiery passion, while maintaining a welcome composure that is so comforting. It is truly quite difficult to stop listening.
“It was an absolute honor to be nominated for the 2024 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year, but when they called our name as the winner, we were in disbelief! It’s still hard to believe. We’re beyond thrilled to partner with Wilson Pickins as we take our next steps and prepare to head into the studio to work on our next album. 2024 was a great year for the DownRiver Collective and we’re looking forward to bigger and better things in 2025!” -DRC
The 2024 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year, DownRiver Collective, will be in the studio again in January 2025. Until then, folks can download and stream their current EP, OFF THE SHELF from popular online distributors, follow the band on socials, and their tour schedule on the website.