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About The Palmetto Rose Band

The Palmetto Rose Band sprang forth from the Bluegrass traditions of the South Carolina lowcountry in 2017.  The band will delight you with well known songs from the worlds of Bluegrass, Country, Folk and Americana traditions as well as an occasional catchy original tune!

The primary musical line-up consists of Nicole Mcloud on lead vocals and banjo, Jeff Goller on Dobro and vocals, Ken Coker on guitar and vocals, Fred Schroeder on banjo and vocals, and Rick Hammrick on upright bass.

The songs feel immediately recognizable and make you want to sing along as well as think, and relate to the lives and the stories the songs tell. Their music has been described as informal as “a comfortable pair of jeans”, and yet respectful of the origins and roots of the music they play.

Whatever your tastes in acoustic music, we’re sure you will find something to enjoy with the Palmetto Rose Band! Please contact us (using the contact tab above) for information about playing your next event. We do events of any size including stage based, private parties, Farmers Markets, corporate events and outdoor festivals. We believe in giving back to the community and are happy to discuss playing at your charity event.

The Palmetto Rose Band & Ukraine

The Palmetto Rose Band (from left): Jeff Goller, Nicole McLoud, Fred Schroeder and Ken Coker. The band collected donations to help Ukraine while they played at Waterfront Park on April 3, 2022
The Palmetto Rose Band (from left): Jeff Goller, Nicole McLoud, Fred Schroeder and Ken Coker. The band collected donations to help Ukraine while they played at Waterfront Park on April 3, 2022

Palmetto Rose Band has raised Over $4,340 in relief aid for victims of the war in Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who has donated!

Palmetto Rose Band is featured in a Charleston Scene front page interview in the Charleston Post & Courier.

Click here to read the article.

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About The Palmetto Rose

The Palmetto Rose is a tradition unique to the South Carolina Lowcountry and Southern Coastal regions. The Palmetto Rose is a hand woven flower made from the fronds of South Carolina’s official tree – the Palmetto tree.

There are many stories about the origins of the Palmetto Rose, which is thought to go back to Civil War times. One tradition holds that southern ladies would make and give a Palmetto Rose to their lovers to keep them safe during the war.

Eventually, the Palmetto Rose came to symbolize eternal, everlasting love. They are still lovingly made in the South Carolina Lowcountry, and still symbolize the blending of nature and love.

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Book the Palmetto Rose Band

Looking for a bluegrass band in the greater Charleston, South Carolina region for your festival, public event or private event? Have questions about the band? Contact us for more information!