Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Good Buddy draws from the greats of bluegrass, jazz and the blues to create a “bluesgrass” band steeped in classic American music.
Abe Goorskey and Philipp Gabathuler started playing as “Good Buddy” after a chance encounter with a homeless bluesman having breakfast at a street-side café in Lynchburg. He sidled up to the breakfast table without hesitation (or invitation) and introduced himself as Good Buddy. Inspired by his friendly smile and demeanor, the duo went home and worked up some train songs. Since then, Good Buddy has created a traditional sound where harmonies and stylistic playing will have you feelin’ like you’re rollin’ along the James River in an open Georgia Southern box car!
Led by Lynchburg, VA native Philipp Gabathuler, and complemented by a versatile group of area instrumentalists, Good Buddy's diverse catalog and wealth of live experience enables them to please clients ranging from newlyweds at wedding receptions to promoters for summer festivals.
Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/goodbuddyband/.
7:30--9:30pm, in the Rockfish Lounge; Members $7, non-members $9. Refreshments available.