Phil Barker of Town Mountain

Phil Barker is the lead songwriter and mandolin player for the bluegrass band, Town Mountain.  The band formed out of the top bluegrass jammers in the legendary Asheville, North Carolina scene.  Town Mountain combines a raw soulfulness with plenty of swagger to create a completely unique, contemporary modern sound rooted in bluegrass traditions.  Their music has garnered over 6 million Spotify streams and lead to steady bills on the top tour festivals.  Their rocking, honky tonk live performances bring out their unique combination of bluegrass mixed with country, old school rock n roll, and boogie woogie flavorings and have attracted a strong following.  Phil shares the back story on “Law Dog,” “Diggin On The Mountain Side,” “Ruination Line,” “North of Cheyenne,” “You Can’t Win Em All,” and “Daydream Quarantina.”