Evan Blackerby & The Bandwagon

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Evan Blackerby has something to say. With his rollicking full band, “the Bandwagon,” he has been relentless in working to cultivate his own musical voice and sound - a sound that can only be described as alt-bluesy Americana, folkish-rock-esque singer-songwriter. Over the past few years with his band, he has found a sweet spot where unpolished honesty can still create a groove. The Bandwagon includes Brett Morgan Thompson on guitar, Lelan James Estes on bass, Ralph Butcher on drums and percussion, and Michael Van Patter on keys. 

Blackerby’s debut full-length, full-band album "Hop on the Bandwagon" was released in January 2025 (recorded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina by Doug Williams / Electro Magnetic Recorders and mastered by Grant Livesay / 68 Sound). 

As a part of the Evan Blackerby Trio, he won the North Carolina Folk Festival’s 2025 “Not Your Average Folk Contest” and the Bandwagon performed on the main stage. 

Also in 2025, he performed with the trio as guests on The Martha Bassett Show in Elkin, NC and as a part of the Emerging Artist Series hosted by Greensboro’s Flat Iron.

After writing songs for decades, in 2022 Blackerby turned forty-one years old and lost his job. Deciding he was tired of waiting around for someone to stumble upon his songs and decide they were good enough, he personally declared himself to be a full-time musician and sought to fill his entire schedule with music. He has since played over 750 shows.

While Blackerby continues to evolve sonically and as a songwriter, his incessant commitment to bringing people together through music has never shifted. He still has more to say.

SOLD OUT Album release Party at The Flatiron in Greensboro, NC (Jan 2025)

Live appearance on WGHP Fox 8 news High Point, NC (Feb 2025)

Appearance on The Martha Bassett Show in Elkin, NC and as a part of the Emerging Artist Series hosted by Greensboro’s Flat Iron. (May 2025)

Winner of the North Carolina Folk Festival’s 2025 “Not Your Average Folk Contest” The Bandwagon performed on the main stage. (Aug 2025)

"Evan Blackerby is a soulful, high-energy Americana artist whose sound blends weathered roots tradition with a cool, contemporary edge. With a voice that feels both lived-in and luminous, he delivers performances that pulse with heart and grit. His songwriting is marked by striking, beautiful lyricism, and stories that linger long after the last note fades."
- Savannah Thorne (NC Folk Festival)


“Evan Blackerby brings heart-felt, groovy, engaging music, and most importantly, good vibes. One of my favorite bands to host!”
- Martha Bassett