The Sandy Ridge Boys

Purveyors of Fine Bluegrass Music

The Sandy Ridge Boys

Purveyors of Fine Bluegrass Music

The Sandy Ridge Boys

Purveyors of Fine Bluegrass Music

The Sandy Ridge Boys

Purveyors of Fine Bluegrass Music

The Sandy Ridge Boys

Purveyors of Fine Bluegrass Music

Sandy Ridge Boys Bluegrass<br />
Paul Cathcart

Paul Cathcart, our fearless leader, was born in Massachusetts, but spent most of his adult life in Virginia. His love of Bluegrass music was inspired by close friends and his many years living in Virginia. He was also inspired by Guitar Legends and singers, Tony Rice, Rick Faris, Ben Clark, Greg Blake, and Josh Williams.

Neil Helme

Neil Helme, a graduate of Berklee,  is well known in Boston Music Circles and is one of the most talented bass players in the area.  He has played with great groups, like the Spring Hill Rounders, the Beantown Buckaroos, Honky Tonk  Masquerade, the Demolition String Band, Odessa Rose,  & The Smalls. In addition to his musical talent he brings great vocals and his extensive knowledge of bluegrass and country music. And we often feature his song “Swimming Hole” in our sets.

Roger Weiss

Roger Weiss, our dancing banjo player, is known for his hot licks and cool demeanor. His major banjo influences are Earl Scruggs (of course), Eddie Adcock, and Lew London. When he’s not picking banjo at the usual places in Boston, you will probably find him Texas Two-Stepping to some country band.

Micah Nicol

Micah Nicol grew up with a mandolin in one hand and a guitar in the other playing bluegrass and classic country music with his father. He’ll be playing mandolin and doing a lot of singing with us. He studied Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music. Micah has a deep love for musical theater and content creation and lives parallel lives as an audio consultant.

Devon Gardner<br />

Devon Gardner, originally from Mesa, AZ, Devon now considers himself a true Bostonian. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he dove into American Roots Music. An incredibly talented musician, he is a member of several well known bands in the greater Boston and frequently performs throughout New England.. Devon has taken the stage at many local festivals/venues such as Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Club Passim, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival, and many more.

We are sad to announce that our friend and bandmate, Fred, passed away on May 9, 2018. You can read more here.