The Onlies
Young Seattle-rooted string band who grew up playing together, giving old-time a fuller, denser and more propulsive sound than the form usually allows.
The Onlies came together in Seattle as children, learning old-time fiddle tunes together and continuing as a band into adulthood. Their repertoire draws on Appalachian and southern string-band traditions, played with fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass, and they have added original songs and vocal arrangements alongside the traditional material.
Compared with much old-time playing, their arrangements are fuller and more rhythmically driven, and the long-standing familiarity between the members shows in the tightness of the ensemble.
Festivals The Onlies is playing
The Onlies at a glance
What festivals is The Onlies playing in 2026?
The Onlies is booked at 1 festival: Raleigh Wide Open 2026.
When does The Onlies play at Raleigh Wide Open?
Saturday, October 3, 2:45 – 3:30 PM at PineCone Stage.
Where is The Onlies from?
The Onlies is from Seattle, WA.
What kind of music does The Onlies play?
The Onlies is tagged old-time and string band.
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