- From Charlottesville, Virginia (although no one in the band is actually from Virginia. Individually, the original band members are from Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee.)
- Named after Bill Monroe’s favorite horse.
- Formed in 2002 by Ted Pitney (guitar) and Reid Burgess (mandolin), both graduates of Kenyon College in Ohio.
- Other band members: Abe Spear (banjo), Drew Breakey (bass), Nick Reeb (fiddle), John McDonald (guitar).
- 2003, released True Songs
album (no label).
- 2003, released Broke
album (Rebel Records).
- 2004, won IBMA Award for Emerging Artist of the Year.
- 2005, began their move towards a country-rock sound reminiscent of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers.
- 2007, released Low Country Suite
album (Zoe).
- 2009, released The Wilkie Family Singers
, a concept album featuring guests Peter Rowan, David Bromberg, John McEuen, Abigail Washburn and others.
King Wilkie
