Our Story

Hailing from the beautiful Mountain State of West Virginia, The Hillbilly Biscuits have been making and performing their own brand of old time bluegrass and original mountain music for almost two decades!

Hillbilly Gypsies performing around a single mic

Two Decades of High-Energy Bluegrass

In 2001, The Hillbilly Biscuits (Formerly known as the Hillbilly Gypsies) formed from a chance meeting at the now infamous Wednesday night old time jam in Morgantown, WV. They've been been pickin' n’ grinnin' and entertaining their loyal fans ever since.

The Hillbilly Biscuits are best known for their high-energy live performances. They have entertained the crowd at major festivals, fairs, and concert venues across the mid-Atlantic region and abroad. Their "Old Timey" approach adds an authentic barn party atmosphere to their shows. Watching the whole band work around the single mic is like taking a trip back in time. It'll sure make you want to get up and dance!

Trae and Jamie singing outdoors
Hillbilly Biscuits Logo With Drop Shadow

About Our Name

Exciting news is here—our band has a new name! After some thoughtful consideration, we decided it was time to drop the term "Gypsy" from our name. Recognizing that this term holds painful associations for many in the Romani community, we wanted to honor that perspective. Words carry power, and when we learn something new, we grow—and this change is a part of that journey.

So, introducing… The Hillbilly Biscuits! The same high-energy, barn-party vibe everyone loves is here to stay, and we’re thrilled to keep the good times rolling under this fresh new name.

. . . and don't let the flash of their lively stage performance and choreography fool ya, these folks are all highly skilled musicians and seasoned entertainers! Their lightning fast award-winning picking skills and musical arrangements mixed with natural comedic wit and high lonesome mountain vocal harmonies are sure to catch your ear right away. Combine that with a knack for original songwriting and a strong passion for old time and traditional music and this makes for an all-around authentic and exciting musical experience that you won't soon forget. One listen and you'll know that you are getting the real deal! The Gypsies are more than a band; they are a tight knit family, mindful of tradition but bold explorers of new and authentic styles of acoustic music and entertainment!

Notable Highlights

The Hillbilly Biscuits have played many major bluegrass festival events around the country.

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival · Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival · Delfest · Summersville Music in the Mountains Festival · The Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival · Mohican Bluegrass Festival · Pickin' In Parsons Bluegrass Festival · Appalachian Uprising · Rockahock Bluegrass Festival · OATS Bluegrass Festival · NEPA Bluegrass Festival · Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival · Homegrown Bluegrass Festival at Snowshoe Mountain Resort · Bluegrass in the Hills · Mandolin Farm Bluegrass Festival · Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival ·  Hickory Fest · plus many many more!

Voted West Virginia's

Best Band 2016

West Virginia Living

Voted West Virginia's

Best Band 2014

West Virginia Living

Voted Morgantown's

Best Band 2012

Morgantown Magazine

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