The Storytellers

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The Storytellers
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The Storytellers at the Cowboy Festival in Santa Clarita in 2025.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California [1]
Genres Bluegrass
Years active2017–present
MembersScott Diehl
Lance Frantzich
Tyler Emerson
Ethan Van Thillo
Steve Stelmach
Website www.storytellersband.com

The Storytellers are an American Bluegrass group from Los Angeles, California. [2] They have been described as "progressive bluegrass," using more instruments and storytelling to extend the length of traditional folk songs. [3] [4]

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Career

The Storytellers were formed in 2017 as a duo, but grew into a five member band by 2018. [5] They had a music residency at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino [6] and also performed regularly for Bob Stane at The Coffee Gallery. [7] [8]

From 2023-24, they performed over 50 live shows which included the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival with Peter Rowan, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival, the Calico Bluegrass Festival, and at the National Association of Music Merchants. [9] As of 2024, the group consists of members Scott Diehl (Guitar, Vocals), Lance Frantzich (Bass, Vocals), Tyler Emerson (Fiddle, Vocals), Ethan Van Thillo (Mandolin), and Steve Stelmach (Washboard, Percussion). [10]

References

  1. ↑ Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (February 9, 2023). "Honesty is the best policy for The Storytellers". Pasadena Weekly.
  2. ↑ Houston, Jordan (October 6, 2021). "Storytelling Through Music". Arroyo Magazine. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021.
  3. ↑ Ortiz, Chris (June 19, 2024). "Who are The Storytellers Band; the headliner for the Prescott Bluegrass Festival". The Daily Courier.
  4. ↑ "The Storytellers Bring Their Progressive Bluegrass/Jamgrass to the Local Scene Friday". Pasadena Now. March 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ Lawless, John (December 29, 2021). "Don't Be Afraid video from The Storytellers". Bluegrass Today.
  6. ↑ "Bluegrass band The Storytellers to perform July 23 at Solvang Festival Theater". Santa Ynez Valley News. July 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Roland, Terry Paul. "Sundown for Coffee Gallery Backstage: 1998-2023". Folk Works.
  8. ↑ Calayag, Keith. "Bob Stane Retires, Marking the End of an Era of Great Music, Good Times". Pasadena Now.
  9. ↑ "Storytellers return to Solvang Theaterfest Aug. 25, with hippie-harmony bluegrass". Santa Yanez Valley News. August 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "The Storytellers at Deer Lodge". Ojai Valley News. January 12, 2023.


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