The next installment of our series honoring the music history, culture and influence of Appalachian United States features the Resonant Rogues. The Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo, accordion) and Keith Smith (guitar), they’ve traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails. 

The Rogues newly released album was recorded in Nashville with renowned producer Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) and features guest appearances from Sierra Ferrell, Benjamin Tod, John James Tourville (Deslondes), and Jason Dea West.