With an original style that embraces traditional acoustic instrumentation and the vast storied history of American folk music, Bison is a funky string band created by local songwriters Andy Hatch and Chris Seal. Since forming in South Lake Tahoe in 2008, they’ve shared the stage with bluegrass legends including Peter Rowan, Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters.
The current lineup includes Hatch on mandolin, Seal on guitar and harmonica, Andy Voelkel onbanjo and Nate Alcorn on upright bass. You might recognize these South Shore jammers from other homegrown groups such as The Residents, Ash Relic, Hellbound Glory, The Sierra Drifters, CB Radio and South Shore Riot. Bison performs on Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. for Tahoe Paradise Music in the Park in Meyers. | bisonstringband.com
