Geraldine

“The perfect blend of grit, drive, originality and fun - Baltimore’s Geraldine embodies all that’s good in a modern stringband.” - Brad Kolodner, Folk Alley, Bluegrass Country Radio Geraldine’s mantra is ‘Good Time Old Time’. They are a modern stringband bringing songwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound. As stewards of Appalachian motifs in a modern framework, they bring Appalachian flat foot dancing, banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and washboard to the front of the stage, accented with lush four-part harmonies in a free-wheeling repertoire of both rare and wonderful gems from the past and original songs. They released their debut album, Harvester, in November 2019, (which garnered four national awards for songwriting), and released their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Paw Paw, in May 2023. "Paw Paw is an invigorating and adventurous offering rooted in a passion for old-time, bluegrass, country, folk and — above all else — songwriting..." Noted for award-winning songwriting and their unique take on original folk, bluegrass and old time music, Geraldine has gained a grassroots following in the Baltimore/DC metro area since forming in 2018. In 2023, Geraldine added multi-instrumentalist, fiddle-champion, composer, and singer Sarah Larsen.