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October 2, 2026
Anchored by Bowdon natives and siblings, Zach and David Steed, the Steed Brothers share a bluegrass legacy with their father, Mike Steed, who founded the distinguished bluegrass band, Bullsboro. Zach and David are members of the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Honor and have recorded and performed live with many bluegrass luminaries over the years, including The Lonesome River Band, Larry Cordle and Doyle Lawson and played the midnight jam at MerleFest. The Steed Brothers are David Steed on mandolin, Jake Steed on banjo, Jane Baxter on bass and Zach Steed on guitar.
Dakota Dodge has played rock and country rock tunes in the West Georgia area for more than a decade. Led by guitarist and vocalist Howard Seeman, the band includes keyboardist Pat Strawser, pedal steel guitarist Austin Harper, guitarist Brian Crews and drummer David Stark.
