Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players are an acoustic quartet hailing from Stockton, California. These four gentlemen effortlessly blend Americana, Bluegrass, Soul, & Old Time Music to create a unique, fresh, and energetic sound. It is obvious from the moment this group takes the stage that they are ready to have a good time. They have played with such notable acts as Darol Anger, Bill Nershi, Megan Lynch, Greensky Bluegrass, Bill Evans, and the James King Band, just to name a few. Whether it’s a street corner, theatre, house concert, or outdoor festival, these boys are sure to leave a lasting impression. Be sure to catch them in a city near you.
NOTABLE GIGS
Grass Valley Bluegrass Festival
Hobbs Grove Music Festival
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
ROMP (Owensboro, KY.)
Brown Barn Bluegrass Festival
Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival
Susanville Bluegrass Festival
Cycle Oregon Music Festival (Portland, OR.)
Big Sur Music Festival
IBMA multiple showcases (Nashville, TN.)
Slim’s (San Francisco, CA.)
Boulevard Music (Los Angeles, CA.)
Empire Theatre W/ Darol Anger
Mendocino Theatre
West Side Theatre
Guitar Player Live (Put on by Guitar Player Magazine)
Live on Capitol Public Radio
Britannia Arms (Official after party for the Santa Cruz Blues Festival 09’ & 10′)
Best Americana Band nominee in the 2009 and the 2010 M.A.M.A. Awards
Snap Jackson, Banjo Player of the Year nominee in the 2010 Northern CA. Bluegrass Awards
Best Bluegrass Band nominee in the 2011 Northern Ca. Bluegrass Awards
Snap Jackson, Male Vocalist of the Year nominee in the 2011 Northern CA. Bluegrass Awards
ENDORSERS
Deering Banjos
Kala Ukuleles
D’addario Strings
Gallien-Krueger
