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2025 NC Folk Festival Performances
Sat, Sep 13
01:30 PM
Depot
About Dear MariBella and The Pigkickers
Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers are an up-and-coming sibling bluegrass band. Born and raised near Wilmington, NC, the band was formed in 2021 by the siblings when
they decided that there was no reason not to! The band is composed of Isabella on the fiddle, AnnMari on the guitar, Pete on the banjo, Chris on the mandolin and sometimes Dad on bass. They are set to serenade your soul with their harmonious melodies and foot stomping fun. With music rooted deeply in the Blue Ridge Mountains and feet planted firmly in the Carolina sand, their style is not just a sound, but a journey through family ties and tradition. Catch a live show and get ready to be swept off your feet as they infuse their performances with a blend of music, faith, kinship, and a whole lot of heart. The band is excited to share their new album On Forgotten Paths composed of original music. It is available on all streaming platforms and in CD form on Bandcamp. The songs are meant to take the listener on a journey down a forgotten path, each song representing a tale from the characters we meet along the way. The album features the songs, “Trying to Survive” and “Train Keep A Rolling.” You can also stream their debut EP, Magnolia, on all streaming networks. This EP features five original songs that express the simple truths of life. Good writers write about what they know, so their debut album features the things they know and love— sun showers, flowers, pigs, and chocolate ice cream. Written sitting together on the front porch and polished around the kitchen table, these songs reflect family life mixed with a little rabble-rousing sibling fun. Nothing fancy, just simple stories and good times. Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers were recently honored to be chosen as the opening act for Sam Bush in Wilmington, NC. They played on the IBMA World of Bluegrass youth stage in 2024 and they are also very proud to have been selected to play at the country’s premiere festival, Merlefest 2025!
they decided that there was no reason not to! The band is composed of Isabella on the fiddle, AnnMari on the guitar, Pete on the banjo, Chris on the mandolin and sometimes Dad on bass. They are set to serenade your soul with their harmonious melodies and foot stomping fun. With music rooted deeply in the Blue Ridge Mountains and feet planted firmly in the Carolina sand, their style is not just a sound, but a journey through family ties and tradition. Catch a live show and get ready to be swept off your feet as they infuse their performances with a blend of music, faith, kinship, and a whole lot of heart. The band is excited to share their new album On Forgotten Paths composed of original music. It is available on all streaming platforms and in CD form on Bandcamp. The songs are meant to take the listener on a journey down a forgotten path, each song representing a tale from the characters we meet along the way. The album features the songs, “Trying to Survive” and “Train Keep A Rolling.” You can also stream their debut EP, Magnolia, on all streaming networks. This EP features five original songs that express the simple truths of life. Good writers write about what they know, so their debut album features the things they know and love— sun showers, flowers, pigs, and chocolate ice cream. Written sitting together on the front porch and polished around the kitchen table, these songs reflect family life mixed with a little rabble-rousing sibling fun. Nothing fancy, just simple stories and good times. Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers were recently honored to be chosen as the opening act for Sam Bush in Wilmington, NC. They played on the IBMA World of Bluegrass youth stage in 2024 and they are also very proud to have been selected to play at the country’s premiere festival, Merlefest 2025!