The Wallens

DEBUT at the DILLO! Coming all the way from Marquette, MI to Armadillo Ranch on Thursday, October 30th at 8 PM. Video and audio at https://thewallensmusic.com/epk.

The Wallens have brought their close-knit harmony vocals and storytelling to Australia, Europe, and across the US. Originally hailing from Kentucky, Molly is a classically-trained vocalist with experience in opera and bluegrass alike. Guitarist/vocalist Brian Keith Wallen won 2nd place in the 2015 International Blues Challenge and was also named "Artist of the Year" by the Starr-Gennett Foundation.They are proudly based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have performed at numerous festivals and events, including the Telluride Blues Fest, Durango Blues Train, Cedar Point, Hiawatha Music Festival, and many others.

A fun and inclusive folk duo, their music is heavily influenced by bluegrass. Featuring both originals and covers, you'll hear everything from jamgrass by Billy Strings and the Dead to singer/songwriter favorites by the likes of John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliff, Sierra Ferrell, and more.

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