Packway Handle Band

Based out of Athens, GA The Packway Handle Band has been playing hard driving bluegrass since 2001. This band proved that  bluegrass done right can beat out 72 rock bands in the in the 2003  Miller Lite “Locals Only” 2003, they won the Athens hosting of the Miller Lite “Locals Only” Battle of the Bands using a single microphone format.  These guys lean to the faster songs of the music. Aside from the faster songs the band does some great gospel music also showing off their vocal harmonies.  Prior to playing Wintergrass 2008 the band is on tour in Europe from Jan 25th to Feb 17th and it looks like Wintergrass will be their first US performance after the European tour. 

Band Members:

Tom Baker - banjo, vocals                                                          Josh Erwin - guitar, vocals
Andrew Heaton - fiddle, vocals
Zach McCoy - bass
Michael Paynter - mandolin, vocals