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 Doug Moats 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 Doug Moats (Beardy), 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 one of the most popular bluegrass bands along the Baltimore-Washington-Frederick triangle and one of the more respected groups in the Mid-Atlantic.

We are available for club dates, concerts, festivals, corporate events, community shows, weddings (yes!) and private parties. Allow us to help make your event a success!