The Wildmans - Artist Session | Stone Cottage Studios

The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler's conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented musicians.
The band features award winning players:
Eli Wildman, first place winner in mandolin at the Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention, 2018 and 2019, first place winner at the Mount Airy Fiddler’s 2017, 2018, 2019
Aila Wildman, first place winner in Old Time Fiddle and Best All Around Performer at the 83rd annual Galax Old Fiddlers convention in 2018
Victor Furtado, winner of the 2019 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo, and first place Old Time Banjo at Galax 2015, 2016 and 2019

[@flloyd]

now wonder they have a great sound--- great inspirations

[@victorsmith3785]

I could not give a more enthusiastic thumbs up👍
Great harmonies and the Fiddle playing is Sublime!
So glad I found y'all 😊

[@billmoss4942]

Excellent music and musicianship! I truly appreciate your dedication!

[@roughvid6272]

Just LOVE Longtime Friend!

[@veev9958]

Dang what an amazing group

[@victorfurtado3976]

Thank you!

[@banjoblast]

Good stuff. I just got one of their CD's. Oh sooo good! Been a huge fan of Victor and his clawhammer playing.

[@AI_177]

Love it

[@victorsmith3785]

Found y'all recently and I Love what you're doing!❤❤

[@ErickvdK]

Voice rem8nds me of Bonnie Raitt a little...love this combo!😊

[@GlenParker73]

Nice

[@bobmiller1783]

Susan Tedeschi would be proud. Love it.