Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind is a high energy bluegrass band based out of Chattanooga Tennessee. It was started in 2022 as a support band for Steele’s singer/songwriter touring. After a few shows, they found themselves invited to multiple festivals throughout the Southeast US with acts like Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Town Mountain, Larry Keel, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, The Kody Norris Show, Nick Lutsko, and the Lonesome River Band. The band entered the studio in late summer and has multiple single releases due out in 2023 beginning in March. Joining Steele in the High Cold Wind is Fiddlin’ Faye Petree, regional fiddle legend of the North Carolina and Georgia music scene. Flat pick wizard and member of Americana favorites Strung Like a Horse, Tyler Martelli on acoustic guitar. Multiple State, multiple instrumental contest Champion and well known teacher John Boulware on Mandolin. Slim Pickins Bluegrass’ own Justin Hupp on the upright bass. Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind are currently booked for several festivals and are actively booking select dates for 2023 Spring, Summer and Fall.
