The Storytellers Explained

Background:group_or_band
The Storytellers
Origin:Los Angeles, California[1]
Genre:Bluegrass music
Years Active:2017 -present
Current Members:Scott Diehl (Guitar, Vocals)
Lance Frantzich (Bass, Vocals)
Tyler Emerson (Fiddle, Vocals)
Ethan Van Thillo (Mandolin)
Steve Stelmach (Washboard, Percussion)

The Storytellers are an American Bluegrass group from Los Angeles, California.[2] They have been described as "progressive bluegrass," using more instruments and storytelling to extend the length of traditional folk songs.[3] [4]

Career

The Storytellers were formed in 2017 as a duo, but grew into a five member band by 2018.[5] They had a music residency at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino[6] and also performed regularly for Bob Stane at The Coffee Gallery.[7] [8] From 2023-24, they performed over 50 live shows which included the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival with Peter Rowan, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival, the Calico Bluegrass Festival, and at the National Association of Music Merchants.[9] As of 2024, the group consists of members Scott Diehl (Guitar, Vocals), Lance Frantzich (Bass, Vocals), Tyler Emerson (Fiddle, Vocals), Ethan Van Thillo (Mandolin), and Steve Stelmach (Washboard, Percussion).[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fuoco-Karasinski . Christina . Honesty is the best policy for The Storytellers . Pasadena Weekly . February 9, 2023.
  2. Web site: Houston . Jordan . Storytelling Through Music . Arroyo Magazine . https://web.archive.org/web/20211104094150/https://arroyomonthly.com/storytelling-through-music/ . November 4, 2021 . October 6, 2021.
  3. Web site: Ortiz . Chris . Who are The Storytellers Band; the headliner for the Prescott Bluegrass Festival . The Daily Courier . June 19, 2024.
  4. Web site: The Storytellers Bring Their Progressive Bluegrass/Jamgrass to the Local Scene Friday . Pasadena Now . March 24, 2022.
  5. Web site: Lawless . John . Don't Be Afraid video from The Storytellers . Bluegrass Today . December 29, 2021.
  6. Web site: Bluegrass band The Storytellers to perform July 23 at Solvang Festival Theater . Santa Ynez Valley News . July 19, 2023.
  7. Web site: Roland . Terry Paul . Sundown for Coffee Gallery Backstage: 1998-2023 . Folk Works.
  8. Web site: Calayag . Keith . Bob Stane Retires, Marking the End of an Era of Great Music, Good Times . Pasadena Now.
  9. Web site: Storytellers return to Solvang Theaterfest Aug. 25, with hippie-harmony bluegrass . Santa Yanez Valley News . August 13, 2024.
  10. Web site: The Storytellers at Deer Lodge . Ojai Valley News . January 12, 2023.

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