The Wildmans
January 3rd, 7pm on Gilliam Stage
The Wildmans, a brother-sister-led band from Floyd, Virginia, bring a fresh twist to Appalachian mountain music with a deep-rooted foundation in bluegrass and old-time traditions. Elisha Wildman, a mandolin and guitar virtuoso, and Berklee College of Music graduate, has claimed multiple first-place awards at prestigious fiddler’s conventions like Galax and Mount Airy. His sister, Aila Wildman, an accomplished fiddler and vocalist, won the coveted Best All-Around Performer award at Galax Old Fiddler's Convention and is also a Berklee student. Together, they have performed on stages across the U.S., sharing bills with renowned artists such as Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, and Billy Strings. The Wildmans’ performances, marked by haunting vocals and a spirit of musical exploration, captivate audiences with a blend of classical precision, folk storytelling, and adventurous improvisation, making them an unmissable act on the Americana and bluegrass scene.
