WOODY WOODWORTH & THE PINERS

Bio

Woody Woodworth & The Piners hail from Richmond, VA. Established in 2016, the Piners are named for the bygone expression to Pine – a deep longing for something or someone. Influenced by Virginia’s deep musical history and Appalachian culture, Woody Woodworth & The Piners fuse country, bluegrass, and rock and roll with traditional story telling to create a power and timeless sound.

One part Waylon another part Springsteen, Woodworth’s honest vocals are backed by a no-holds-bar orchestration of sawing fiddles, electric guitars, and driving rhythm.  

Woodworth, a Virginia native, was born and raised in working-class family where music was an integral part of daily life. At an early age, he was introduced to the sounds of Dolly Parton, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Wayland Jennings, and Johnny Cash through his beloved grandparent’s obsession with the Grand Ole Opry and country music. 


Woodworth became intrigued by regional tales woven into the music, and started writing his own songs at the age of twelve. His mother, a self-proclaimed “southern-rock-hippie," educated him on sounds from the late 60’s and early 70’s and introduced him to the best of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, The Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, and Lynyrd Skynyrd among many others. 


As a songwriter, Woodworth embodies the heart of Appalachia with his haunting melodies and tales of love, loss, and the American spirit. Woodworth writes songs of the blue-collar working class that are easy on the ears and heavy on the heart.  


In 2018 Woodworth released his debut album Virginia. Americana-UK reviewed the album citing Woodworth as “…a seriously accomplished writer,”and that “…there’s something about his music that’s utterly convincing. He has that ache in his voice that imbues his every word with portent and meaning,” defining it as “…excellent folksy Americana set that marks the emergence of a serious talent.”— Jeremy Searle, Americana-UK.

Woody Woodworth & The Piners released two singles in 2020, Cherokee Maggie and Long Way Down, and are set to release two full-length albums in 2023 titled “Rebels & Dreamers” and “Outlaws & Saints”.

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RESUME

Woody Woodworth & The Piners have supported major artists such as Charley Crockett, 49 Winchester, Red Clay Strays, Town Mountain, Lost Dog Street Band, Matt Heckler, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Model Citizen, JD McPherson, Melissa Carper, William Elliot Whitmore, Samantha Crain, and Many others.

Festivals

  •  Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2021, 2022, 2023 (VA/TN)

  • Power and Sound Revival 2023 (NC)

  • Shakori Springs Grass Roots Festival 2023 (NC)

  • Friday Cheers Brown’s Island (VA)

  • Americana Fest (TN)

  • Fiddles & Fifths (VA)

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