Woody Platt (Thur-Sun)

Artist in Residence

2025 Lineup  |  Past Years: 2024 Lineup  |  2023 Lineup

Sierra Hull

Woody Platt is a Grammy award-winning bluegrass guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. As a founding member of the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers, Woody helped shape modern bluegrass, earning induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and touring alongside actor, comedian, and banjo player Steve Martin for more than a decade.

His debut solo album, “Far Away With You,” features an all-star lineup, including Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, Del McCoury, and Darrell Scott, showcasing his distinctive voice and musicianship. In 2025, Woody continues to captivate audiences with his band, Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen.

“Woody Platt’s silken voice continues to expand and deliver bluegrass soul.”
Steve Martin

Woody Platt is “one of the best things to happen to bluegrass music in the last twenty years.”

Alan Cacket