The Buckerettes

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Meet the sassy cowgirls of The Buckerettes: Robin Cape, bass and vocals; Deb Criss, guitar and vocals; and Roberta Greenspan, fiddle and vocals. This trio of Asheville, NC has been inspiring listeners and dancers throughout the region. But don't let their name and honky-tonk, foot-stomping vibe fool you. Sultry harmonies and lilting instrumentation characterize The Buckerettes' sound, infused with the strong traditionalism of the Blue Ridge Mountains they call home. Their diverse background of musical histories is the foundation for The Buckerettes show, and includes folk; swing-jazz; country, bluegrass and old time; blues, good ole rock n’ roll and even a little Moo-town. Their lively original and crowd pleasin’ songs reach across all fences and rope the audience in, to ride along with them on the trail. Outside of instrumentation, The Buckerettes offer their harmonies with dexterity and grace. In a live setting, the gals have been known to drop their instruments entirely and offer up sweetly blended a capella compositions that are at once inspiring and joyous. These gals; composers, musicians, entertainers and skilled stylists of musical favorites, have built a following that resonate with their authentic and passionate performances.

Robin Cape exudes passion when she sings and plays bass. As a former member of various local eclectic pop and jazz bands, her singing and electric bass style kept the crowds dancing. As a Buckerette, she has picked up her upright bass, whipped out her writing pen and dove head first into her love of singing. Robin is a mover and shaker, involved for over 18 years, past and present in this community, and shares those experiences through her thoughtful and honest song writing.

Deb Criss, guitarist for the band, lends strong rhythms along with her delightful leads to the musical mix. Her saddlebags are full of songs, both her own great and varied originals, as well as an abundance from memory lane. She has played music in the area for over 20 years, most notably with the Crimes of Fashion and Grandmother Time, having toured nationally for six. Deb has worked in the healing arts for many years as a mind/body holistic practitioner and nurse and is most at home in nature.

Roberta Greenspan is a fiddler who can knock your socks off with her wild bowing or lull you to a hush with her heartfelt accompaniment. And her ability to lend artistic support to the vocals, moods and genres of each song rounds out the full sounds of the other two gals. After spending 15 years setting up community gardens in Pittsburgh, PA and Asheville NC, Roberta traveled for three years: picking coffee, planting papaya trees and playing music all the way, returning to Asheville just in time to join the band.

Whether it's a private party or event, concert or festival, The Buckerettes’ show is laughter, energy and presence. From honkytonks to uptown social soirees, this trio can get almost anyone on the dance floor or engage an audience for an evening of songs, comedy and pure entertainment. It’s more than a musical experience, it’s not only about the love these women have for their voices and instruments and how they weave them all together but also about the stories and songs that connect them with the audience. Hang on to your saddles; with The Buckerettes leading the trail ride, anything can happen!