The Georgia Fireflies are an old-timey Appalachian country-folk ensemble hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Fronted by Jeff Holt and Leanna Fugate, the two trade off duties on banjo, mandolin, guitar, and lead and harmony vocals while Brian Fletcher (Magnapop, Luigi) often joins them on spoons, washboard, and other old-timey percussion. The Georgia Fireflies’ music displays their diverse taste in both new and long gone artists such as the Carter Family, Patsy Montana, Hazel Dickens, Camper Van Beethoven, and Wilco among many others. On their debut release, On Down the Line, the Georgia Fireflies “keep things fun by blending the music’s established rural aspects with modern touches” Stomp and Stammer Sept. 2006. The recording includes both originals and traditionals using numerous sounds not typically associated with the old-timey genre including electric guitar, tape-loops, and various unconventional noises. Jeff Holt is an Atlanta scene veteran having played in numerous bands including Ultrababyfat, Space Crime Quintet, The Christine Keeler Affair, The Bus Drivers, The Mighty Afros and #1 Family Mover. Leanna Fugate has played in various bands in Atlanta, Chicago and Asheville including Blue Ginseng and the Whiskey Hollow Band. Both currently play with indie-popadelic band Silent Kids. The Georgia Fireflies recently composed and performed the theme song for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “Georgia Outdoors” which airs statewide four times a week on PBS.

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