Hailing from Brevard, North Carolina, Steep Canyon Rangers have revolutionized
the bluegrass genre with their innovative, contemporary approach. Formed in 1999
by Woody Platt (vocals, guitar), Graham Sharp (banjo) and Charles H. Humphrey
III (bass), the group expanded with the arrival of Mike Guggino (mandolin) in
2000, followed by Nick Sanders (fiddle) in 2004. After a self-released debut
album, Old Dreams & New Dreams (2001), Mr. Taylor's New Home (2002) was released
on the independent Bonfire Records label, before the band signed with Rebel
Records for the follow-ups The Steep...