"I can say with absolute certainty that I have rarely heard anything quite like the Crazy Mountain Billies... the playing is exceptional... all of the elements of Bluegrass, but without being classifiable as being part of that genre..." 
- American Roots UK

Mr. Hawthorne is a bit of a newcomer to the Boston area dance music scene. A lover of music, Hawthorne finds a strong connection with funky bass lines and soulful grooves. You can find him spinning his special brand of house, breaks, nu-disco and even hip-hop at house parties and local venues around the Boston Area. 

Nelson Reticence is a multi-instrumentalist and solo artist, writing music across many genres. Having spent nearly two decades in the underground punk-rock and metal scenes, he eventually decided to focus on his roots, and on the music he was raised with. In his youth, artists like Bill Monroe, Red Foley, and Hank Williams were staples in his household. Although music was an integral part of his upbringing, it wasn't until his early teens that he first picked up a guitar. After falling in love with performing, and receiving challenges to learn bluegrass standards by his grandfather, he set on a road that would eventually lead to his solo-project. Nelson takes the word "solo" in his work in a very literal sense, writing and performing all of the instrumentation on his tracks, with the occasional collaborative contribution from other talented independent artists. Blending the Americana styles he grew up to with more contemporary genres, he hopes to reach both a modern audience, and the older generations alike, creating something everyone can appreciate and enjoy.  

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