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The unique sound of Run Boy Run is rooted in the traditional music of the Appalachian South, continuing a sense of innovation in traditional American music put forth by bands such as Nickel Creek, Crooked Still, and The Wailin' Jennys. Run Boy Run continues this journey into music that is dynamic, orchestral, and brimming with beauty. Three strong female voices weave a tapestry of sound and award-winning fiddle cuts a path for a tightly formed rhythmic front. Every arrangement is– at its core – captivating.
From winning the band contest at Pickin’ In The Pines and a special
appearance at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2012, to two
appearances on NPR's 'A Prairie Home Companion' (host Garrison Keillor
was also impressed enough that he penned the liner notes to the band's
debut album), Run Boy Run has been making fans across the U.S. with
their open-ended musical approach and dynamic stage presence. Early on,
Paste Magazine tagged them as “one of the top 10 Arizona bands to hear
now.”
The band is brother and sister Matt Rolland (fiddle, guitar) and Grace
Rolland (cello, vocals), sisters Rebekah Sandoval Rolland (guitar,
fiddle, vocals) and Jen Sandoval Gallagher (mandolin, vocals). With
three strong female voices, singing separately or in harmony, and deeply
rooted familial connection to traditional American music, Run Boy Run
didn’t come lately to their sound; it’s in their collective blood.
The band's music blend bluegrass, folk and the old-timey American
vernacular with touches of classical and turn of the century details.
Their album, I Would Fly, released September 2016 on Sky Island Records,
garnered early praise, as did their three other records from the likes
of All Music Guide, Performer Magazine, PopMatters, The Guardian, and
others. Their original songs have been included on official Spotify
curated playlists and recognized with awards in the International
Songwriting Competition, International Acoustic Music Awards and with a
National Parks Centennial songwriting Artist-in-Residence. It’s no
surprise that the band counts Garrison Keillor of NPR's 'A Prairie Home
Companion' and renowned Irish fiddler Kevin Burke among their growing
legion of fans.
_"When I hear Run Boy Run, it all comes back to me, why I started doing
that show back then. I hope they go on forever." _- Garrison Keillor, A
Prairie Home Companion
_"A must listen for fans of great harmonies and nods to traditional
American music" _ - Performer Magazine
_"Harmonies, strings, and a respect for heartfelt storytelling"_ - The
Bluegrass Situation
_"One of the top ten Arizona bands to hear now"_ - Paste Magazine
_“This is folk music for everyone to love.”_ – Maeri Ferguson,
Glide Magazine
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2018
March 24 Las Vegas Bluegrass Festival, Las Vegas NV
September 29 Fermilab, Ramsey Auditorium, Batavia IL
Run Boy Run is based in Arizona. They tour the U.S. and Canada on an ongoing basis.
