Rattlesnake Hill is an exciting five-piece bluegrass band featuring Ed Schaeffer on lead vocals and guitar, Terry Wittenberg on the golden 5-string banjo and vocals, and Carolyn Kellock on standup bass.

They perform traditional bluegrass music with a contemporary flair and blend gorgeous and soulful instrumental work with tight vocal harmonies. They also add some traditional-style songs from the golden era of country music, played with traditional acoustic instruments. Their years of experience as professional musicians have provided them with a treasure-trove of dozens of songs, enabling them to quickly respond to requests and capture the attention of even the most discriminating audience.

The band was a regular cast member on the “Appalachian Jubilee” syndicated radio program for six years and has produced eight albums, including the critically acclaimed 19th Century Man and Carl Nelson With Rattlesnake Hill.

Anchored by the high energy banjo playing of Terry Wittenberg, the incredible steady timing of Carolyn Kellock, and the stellar lead voice and rhythm guitar playing of Ed Schaeffer, Rattlesnake Hill provides a high-energy, foot-stomping show that goes well beyond any standard bluegrass show you've ever seen.

These four artists step across the footlights at every show to connect with the audience. Consequently, they are quickly becoming one of the most popular bluegrass bands along the Baltimore-Washington-Frederick axis and one of the most respected groups in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The band is available for club dates, concerts, festivals, corporate events, community shows, weddings and private parties. Allow us to help make your event a success!