- From Longmont, Colorado.
- Call themselves “young traditionalists.”
- Formed in 1999 by guitarist Brad Folk and mandolinist Caleb Roberts. Banjo player Jim Rummels joined in 2000.
- Band name comes from a particular kind of Stetson Hat.
- Lead singer Brad Folk is an actual cowboy.
- 2000, released first album produced by Sally Van Meter.
- 2002, released Cold Wind
album (Rounder).
- 2004, released In The Life
album (Rounder).
- 2005, released Lucky Drive
album (Rounder).
- 2012, Folk moved to Nashville and began performing as Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys. He showcased at IBMA the following year.
Open Road
