“The Dogwood Brothers represent something worth paying attention to in the current landscape of Americana and roots music—a band that's genuinely emerged from its community rather than parachuting into an aesthetic. They're from the Shenandoah Valley. They moved to Richmond. They play original songs that reflect who they actually are, not who they think they should be. In an era when authenticity is endlessly commodified and performed, that restraint itself becomes radical.”
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Recorded at Sound of Music, RVA
Dogwood Brothers began in 2019 when a group of friends from the Shenandoah Valley came together in Richmond, VA to pursue a classic country sound. The band made its debut performance on CPA-TV's Blue Ridge Barn Dance in May 2021 and subsequently added new members, expanded its repertoire and began performing original songs composed by lead singer and guitarist Braden Dogwood.
In November 2022 the band released “Here for the Time” an EP of all original material with a stripped down, bluegrass tinged flavor. The group's latest EP “Valley Songs” (released Aug. 23, 2025) showcases their full, Americana country sound in a collection of tunes inspired by people and places in their native Shenandoah Valley.
Braden - guitars, lead vocals
Dean - pedal steel
Jeff - keyboards, vocals
T. - drums
Ian - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Nick - guitars
Rob - bass
All photos on this page by Jim Williams Photography.