PEGHEAD is an old-time stringband based in the flatlands of Kansas, but musically rooted in the hills of Appalachia. The old-time bug bit us hard -- 30 years ago for some of us -- and it's led us to make regular pilgrimages to hotbeds of this seductive music ever since. We've been inspired and mentored by the best players of the genre, and now it is our great pleasure to bring this wild and beautiful music to the Kansas City area and beyond.

Paying tribute to the spirited stringbands of early 20th century American country music, our core sound consists of bow-rocking fiddle and clawhammer banjo with solid rhythmic support from guitar and bass fiddle. Featuring both hard- driving and sweet fiddle tunes, along with lonesome or raucous gems of early country songs (and we do mean early), Peghead will inspire any occasion with its upbeat blend of "old-time music that never gets old."

Peghead is: Doug DuBois & Pat Dickey, fiddle; Nick Gardner, banjo; Lisa Harris, guitar; and Reva Nimz, bass. We are available to play dances, festivals community concerts, private parties, wedding receptions, etc. in the Kansas City region and beyond. We specialize in playing lively "barn dances" for beginners or experienced dancers alike. We work closely with seasoned callers who excel at getting even shy and inexperienced groups on their feet for a fun and memorable evening of contra and square dancing. Let us make the arrangements easy for your event by providing the whole package of band, caller and sound system.