Holly Bugg Riley
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Naranjo


My name is Holly Bugg Riley and I play fiddle and sing with the band. I'm 16 years old and, while I'm not actually related to any of the band members, I'm constantly mistaken as the boys' sister probably because I'm practicing and performing (don't forget eating lots of barbecue!) with them so often. I'm active around Durham playing many different types of music, but bluegrass has been an especially incredible opportunity. I started playing classical violin about 10 years ago, but around April 2008, I started getting to know the boys and learning how to play bluegrass fiddle with them. Since then, I've traveled with them to Virginia and all over NC, playing at coffee shops, churches, rest homes, even on the radio. My hobbies pretty much revolve around playing, performing, and studying all types and genres of music; although I love literature, poetry, philosophy, and public speaking. I'm a junior in high school and stay really, really busy! My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, has done so many amazing things in my life and I never want to stop loving Him and praising Him for all He's done. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13