Mandolin Orange

Andrew and Emily met in Chapel Hill in January of 2009 and have been playing nonstop ever since. Andrew entered the Chapel Hill music scene while completing his first album there in 2008. Emily grew up in Chapel Hill and has played bluegrass in the area since age 14. Aside from the occasional bluegrass standard or familiar cover, Andrew writes a delicious array of songs. They span genres from folk to swing (and everything in between) with powerful lyrics and haunting melodies. Emily will bow your heartstrings on the fiddle and occasionally pick up the guitar. Andrew keeps rhythm and picks a tasty lead on both guitar and mandolin. Local fans can't get enough of their on-stage chemistry and the blending of their voices. Whether as a duo or with a band to back them, Mandolin Orange always fills the stage with melody and charm.