Wild Blue Yonder band returns to headline the Gospel Tent at the 20th Union County Heritage Festival.
Acoustic mountain gospel, old-time and bluegrass songs in Appalachian style are the heart and soul of Wild Blue Yonder, based in Knoxville. Fiddle, cello, mandolin, banjo, guitar and three-part harmonies combine in a rootsy blend, honoring the rich musical traditions of the Smoky Mountains and beyond.
The Wild Blue Yonder trio includes classical cellist/fiddler/vocalist Kristiana McCombs Arnwine, 2022 winner of the Mountain Soul vocal competition in Sevier County. With her vocal skills and engaging stage presence, Kristiana wowed the crowd at Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival in conjunction with the competition. She is also a proficient pianist, guitarist and writer. Rounding out the trio are Phillip Coward, who plays banjo, and Melissa Wade, who sings and plays guitar.
Wild Blue Yonder has performed professionally for 25 years across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina and has produced three CDs. The group’s wide variety of Appalachian music can be heard on Spotify and other digital platforms.
More info at www.wildblueyonder.band, www.facebook.com/wbyband and www.youtube.com/wbyband, www.instagram.com/wildblueyonderband.