15/11/2023
We are going to be bringing the heat down to Florida!
Come hang out with us at The EMS Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival in Brooksville, FL next week!
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On a night of fun in August that turned out better than any of us could have imagined, Retro 78 was created. Aaron and Brad are both from Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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What started as a good jam is now a band with a mixture of modern & traditional bluegrass, gospel and country music. Retro 78’s goal is to revisit and refresh some classic bluegrass music while bringing a high energy experience to the audience. The band is made up of powerhouse vocals and one of a kind musicianship. Singing lead, harmonies, and playing rhythm guitar is Aaron Sellers. Brad Kaylor p
lays bass and sings lead and harmonies. The vocalists are rounded out with the addition of Clint Groves from Clinton, SC singing lead and harmonies, as well as, playing both rhythm and lead guitar. Additionally, bringing a full sound and more instrumentals is Jacob Turnbill on fiddle from Shelby, NC, Jacob Jackson on the mandolin, and Hunter Motts on the banjo both from Boiling Springs, SC. We are honored to be the 2022 SPBGMA International Band Contest Champions!
13/11/2023
🚨 ATTENTION 🚨
We now have exclusive presale tickets available for purchase for our upcoming show on December 2nd 2023 at the The Gramling Opry House! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and grab your tickets before they're gone!
Please shoot us a message on here or call us at 864-529-8687 to get your presale tickets.
11/11/2023
We want to say thank you to our veterans! We appreciate your sacrifice and service!
11/11/2023
We look forward to seeing y’all tomorrow at the Headin' Home Fest in Swainboro, GA!
07/11/2023
It would certainly be a dream come true for us! What do y’all think?
06/11/2023
⭐️ Tour schedule ⭐️
We look forward to seeing you at one of our shows in November and December!
📸 Laci Mack- Photographer
05/11/2023
We are thrilled that our single, Black Vinyl 45, has moved up 21 spots to #30 on the Cashbox music charts! Thank you to those djs playing our song and those requesting it! Trey Ward
03/11/2023
🔥 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥
One week from today we will be in Florida at this large festival! Check out the lineup!
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30/10/2023
Help us wish a happy birthday to Clint Groves! 🎂 We want to wish our incredible guitar player, Clint, a day filled with music, joy, and hot Tony Rice licks! We are thankful that his passion for bluegrass brings so much energy to Retro 78. His vocals and the songs he has brought to the table over the past two years have helped us form who we are on the stage. Keep shredding the guitar Clint! 🎶
28/10/2023
Help us wish our very own, Jacob “Bill” Turnbill a happy birthday! He is a fine fiddler and we are thankful to have him!
27/10/2023
❗️ Coming Soon ❗️
It won’t be long now until the Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival 2023! Make your plans to attend now! The music starts on Wednesday 11/08 with a special performance from Lee Greenwood and goes through Saturday 11/11! There will be performances by Rhonda Vincent, The Malpass Brothers, Authentic Unlimited Band, Larry Stephenson Band, Gordon Mote, Caroline Owens, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Backline, and many others! We will be performing on Friday , 11/10. You don’t want to miss this festival at the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch with Evans Media Source,!
24/10/2023
Visit our website to find out more on this great annual event!
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https://evansmediasource.com/events/
21/10/2023
🦃 BE THANKFUL 🦃
It’s that time of year to reflect on our blessings and to be thankful! We look forward to seeing you at the EMS Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival with Evans Media Source,!
We will be performing on Saturday, 11/25 and there will be plenty more great bands performing as well! The Malpass Brothers, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Jason Carter, Tim Graves and The Farm Hands, Larry Stephenson Band and many more will be there!
Make your plans to attend now!
19/10/2023
🎻 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🪕
We are super stoked for the upcoming 2nd Annual Headin' Home Fest in Swainsboro, Georgia!
Mark your calendars for November 9-12 2023! Get your tickets below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.headinhomefest.com
17/10/2023
🎶 Exciting News! 🎶
We are thrilled to announce that we'll be performing at The Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival on Friday, November 10th!
This festival is presented by Evans Media Source, LLC. This festival promises to be a foot-tapping, bluegrass experience you do not want to miss. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with incredible bluegrass music, good vibes, and wonderful company. Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy the magic of live bluegrass music! 🎻🪕
13/10/2023
Another week as a rising creator on Facebook! We are so humbled and honored from your love and support to our band! Y’all are the best!
11/10/2023
Voting for SPBGMA is closing soon! We would appreciate your vote for “Song of the Year”: “Black Vinyl 45”
Scan the QR code in the picture or download the form using this link:
https://www.spbgma.com/assets/SPBGMA-FansChoiceNashvilleBallot2024.pdf
Thank you for your support!
10/10/2023
⭐️ SPBGMA 2024 ⭐️ will be here before you know it. Time to get your SPBGMA nomination form in before October 15th. We would be so honored if you would consider us this year!
⭐️ Song of the Year - Black Vinyl 45
⭐️ Male Vocalist - Clint Groves
⭐️ Banjo Player - Hunter Motts
⭐️ Fiddle Player - Jacob Turnbill
⭐️ Mandolin Player - Jacob Jackson
We look forward to seeing you in January!
06/10/2023
We are excited that Black Vinyl 45 has moved up 7 more spots to #51 on the Cashbox Magazine Charts! This on top of being a rising creator on Facebook! We are excited about what’s coming up and can’t wait to share with you!
Trey Ward
05/10/2023
Thank you to all our fans who have helped push this page into the top 5%!!!
You guys are awesome, thank you for all you do for us.
03/10/2023
Get to know Retro78!
On guitar, Clint Groves
A multi-instrumentalist, music arranger, and songwriter, Clint Groves is a musician with roots that run deep in Kentucky and the Carolinas. He has had a love for music since his early childhood and began to involve himself personally in music when he started singing in the adult choir at his church when he was only 8 years old.
He focused on vocals until he was 17 and then fell in love with the banjo. He then simultaneously began learning guitar, mandolin, bass, and resophonic guitar to better understand the dynamics that make up a bluegrass band.
He has had multiple opportunities over the years to perform in the music industry but has only in the past year had the schedule to be able to play the music he loves…Bluegrass.
He has a methodical approach to vocals and a precision based regimen for instruments that he practices daily.
The artists that have influenced him the most include Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Alan Bibey, Terry Baucom, Steve Gulley, Doyle Lawson, and Trey Ward.
He currently sings lead, tenor, and baritone vocals with Retro 78 and plays lead guitar. Clint is proud to stand next to each one of the members of the band and is excited about the direction they are going.
Clint and his wife, Andrea, make their home in Clinton, South Carolina with their five children.
Clint has become one of the most recognizable faces in Bluegrass music over the last few years with his social media presence and how much he loves to jam with everyone!
02/10/2023
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On Banjo, Hunter Motts
ome of Hunter's earliest memories are him and his grandpa, "Doc", riding around in his blue Jeep truck listening to Reno and Smiley. The sounds that Don made on that banjo stuck with Hunter all through his childhood. Hunter decided when he was 12 that it was time to try learning to play the banjo. Hunter began taking lessons from the late Al Osteen. Al was known for his unique teaching style, but Al was predominately an Earl Scruggs three finger style player. His influence has led to the variety of styles that Hunter plays today.
Not long after purchasing his first "real" banjo he began going out and jamming frequently. This led him his first band, Different Strokes. This band was headed by the late Don Dilileo and Oregon Lawton. Hunter gives credit to these two for taking the time to teach him timing, and how to play with a band.
Following 5 years of lessons with Al, Hunter began taking lessons from Kristin Scott Benson. He and Kristin are still good friends, and he considers her one of the all time greats.
Around 2008 Hunter began playing with Monroe Smith of Union, SC. While playing with Monroe, Hunter met Clint Groves and sparked a lasting friendship.
Through out his career he has played with several bands including, Travis Frye and Blue Mountain (2012-2016), Rutherford County Line (2015-2016), and the Baker Family (2016-2018). From 2018-2021 Hunter played with Carolina Divide which is where he met and became friends with Jacob Turnbill.
Retro 78 began to take shape with one goal in mind, to form a band that not only could perform at a high level, but also be friends of his. He is happy to say that he succeeded and he not only enjoys the music, but also enjoys the camaraderie of the band!
He would like to give a special thanks to his parents and wife for the sacrifices they have made to support him in his banjo playing career.
Hunter drives the 5 for Retro78 and has become a young leader in the industry
29/09/2023
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On Bass, Brad Kaylor
Brad was raised in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Where there was a strong presence of Bluegrass in his life. Growing up with his grandfather being a 3rd generation banjo player and singer Brad was surrounded with a family that was musically talented. Brad began playing guitar at the age of 11 and quickly grew a strong passion for Bluegrass. Years later, he added bass and banjo to his instrumental interests and highly enjoys playing both.
Brad started singing at a very young age, growing up in old-time Baptist churches with great harmony singing. Church singing along with his mother (a wonderful singer) also helped Brad hone his harmony singing through his early years. This also sparked a strong passion for singing.
Brad has played with various local bands over the last 15 years and has made many lifelong friends along the way. Brad is now a bass player and vocalist for Retro 78.
Brad gives special thanks to his family for supporting him in something that he loves to do. Also, to his late grandfather, Tom Jack Patterson, for sharing with him his love for Bluegrass music.
If you have seen Retro78 live you know how special Brand's vocals are!
28/09/2023
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On guitar, Aaron "Dude" Sellers
LEAD AND HARMONY VOCALIST & LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITAR
Aaron Sellers grew up in Blue Ridge, GA. He first picked up a guitar at the young age of seven. He never had any formal training and is all self-taught, but he has picked up tips and tricks from his musical friends along the way. When he is not playing guitar, you can find him tinkering around with the banjo and mandolin.
When asked who has influenced him the most in his guitar style, he immediately answered Tony Rice. Aaron has played with many local bluegrass bands around North Georgia and can often be found at local jams.
While only being in the band for a short time, Dude has already left his mark on the music and live shows!
27/09/2023
Y’all are showing us so much love lately!Thanks for your support. 🙏🤗🎉
27/09/2023
Get to know Retro78!
On fiddle, Jacob "Bill" Turnbill
Jacob "Bill" Turnbill grew up in Shelby, North Carolina and started playing fiddle at the age of 12. Through out his fiddling career he has been highly influenced by fiddlers such as Benny Martin, Bobby Hicks, Buddy Spicher, Joe Meadows, Paul Warren, and Kenny Baker. He would consider these 6 men to be his fiddle heroes, and has taken what he has learned from their different styles to develop his own style of fiddling.
Bill gives great credit to his fellow musicians Greg Deal, Jon Wolfe, and Tom Cecil for being the first players to take time to develop his playing and approach to the fiddle.
Over the last 13 years Bill has played and toured in numerous regional bluegrass bands. His most recent band was Carolina Divide, which is where he met banjo player Hunter Motts. Since then he and Hunter have become great friends which made it an easy decision when Hunter formed Retro 78 and needed a fiddle player.
Having a special Fiddle player sets so many bands apart and Retro78 defiantly has one of the best there is!
26/09/2023
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On mandolin, Jacob Jackson
Jacob Jackson has been playing the mandolin since he was 9 years old. He started out taking lessons from Al Osteen up on Glassy Mountain. Osteen typically didn’t give lessons to kids that young but took a shot with Jacob. After a couple of years, Jacob started lessons with Wayne Benson of IIIrd Tyme Out. Wayne's style and influence have ultimately made Jacob into the player he is today.
Jacob accepted a job playing with The King James Boys at 13 years old. They played mostly churches but also got to play at Dollywood several times and also some good Bluegrass festivals. He enjoyed playing with them for about 7 years.
Jacob keeps the band driving along with one of the best chops in the business and a touch on the Mando that is hard to match!
Come see Retro78 live!
19/09/2023
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Ron Cornett. We are praying for Ron’s wife and family. He was truly a great guy and a great ambassador of Bluegrass music. He was one of the first people interested in interviewing Retro 78 after our SPBGMA win. We miss you buddy! Until we meet again.
17/09/2023
Follow us on Instagram, lots going on and we don't want you to miss a thing. Thanks!
16/09/2023
Hope you can join us in Palatka Florida Friday, November 10th, 2023 for Veterans Day week while we perform and honor all who served. Check out Evans Media Source for more details or hit us up here.
15/09/2023
We are on the road to Blazin Bluegrass Music Festival! 🚌🎻 We couldn't resist the temptation of a chicken sandwich pit stop at Buc-ee's in Kodak, TN!
15/09/2023
BIG NEWS!!!
We are so excited to be headlining the South Pine Bluegrass Festival in St Pacolet, SC. It's going to be a huge day of music, crafts and fun with some of the best Bluegrass bands around!!!!
Grab a chair and get ready to have a great time Saturday October 7th!!!!
https://facebook.com/events/s/south-pine-bluegrass-festival/1302372343728507/
13/09/2023
We are getting prepared to hit the road this Friday for the Blazin Bluegrass Music Festival in Whitley City, Kentucky! 🚌🎵
We will be playing Saturday 9/16 with some other great top notch bluegrass bands! Mark your calendars and join us this weekend in Whitley City Kentucky. 🎻
For more info go to www.blazinbluegrass.com
09/09/2023
Hello everyone!
🎵🎻 Exciting news for tomorrow! Our stage time has changed! We will be playing from 11 am to 1 pm at the Hogback Mountain Festival in downtown Landrum, SC. We are looking forward to playing and giving you our authentic throwback sound of the 1970’s, 1980’s and the traditional bluegrass that we love so much.
The Hogback Mountain Festival, nestled in the heart of downtown Landrum, promises a day of family-friendly fun, the farmers’ market, delicious food, and local artisans showcasing their crafts. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of live bluegrass music with us! We hope to see you there tomorrow!
✅ IMPORTANT NOTE: Bag chairs are highly recommended! ✅
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Hope you can join us in Palatka Florida Friday, November 10th, 2023 for Veterans Day week while we perform and honor all who served. Check out Evans Media Source for more details or hit us up here.
One of our favrotie tunes we played at The North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival by Evans EMS Media
These Old Blues by Retro 78
One of our favrotie tunes we played at The North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival by Evans EMS Media
Retro 78 coming to The Blazin Bluegrass Festival!
Pikeville Flood by Retro78
at the Evans EMS Media North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival in Marion, NC Aug 17th 2023. #retro78 #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #evansmediasource
NC State Bluegrass Festival! Evans Media Source, LLC The Po' Ramblin' Boys The Malpass Brothers Williamson Branch
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival by EMS!
Retro78 is going to be headed up the road to Marion, NC to play one of our favorite events: The North Carolina Bluegrass Festival presenetd by Evans Media Source, LLC Rhonda Vincent The Malpass Brothers The Po' Ramblin' Boys A Deeper Shade of Blue Backline Tim Graves and The Farm Hands Terry Baucom Williamson Branch and so much more! www.evansmediasource.com for tickets 386-385-3500 #northcarolinabluegrass #bluegrassmusic
We are kicking off the North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival this weekend in Marion, NC with Rhonda Vincent, The Malpass Brothers, Authentic Unlimited Band, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Backline, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Terry Baucom, Tim Graves and The Farm Hands, Williamson Branch, Nothin' Fancy, Bandana Rhythm Sherry Boyd and more! Go to www.EvansMediaSource.com for tickets 386-385-3500 Evans Media Source, LLC Evans EMS Media
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Clint tells us about his Heroes and those who drew him to Bluegrass. #retro78 #bluegrassmusic #southcarolinabluegrass
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