250th Anniversary of the USA celebration with The Kevin Prater Band

Kevin Prater celebrates his 47th year of his bluegrass journey that began at age seven. He has entertained in 49 states and 24 countries. Though he has played with many legends of bluegrass in career, he is most known for his twelve years with the legendary, James King Band. During which he was part of two "Album of the Year", a "Song of the Year" and a "Recorded Event of the Year", award winning projects. He was also nominated at "Banjo Player of the Year" during a three year stint with The Bluegrass Brothers. Kevin has traveled with many other legends of bluegrass during his career.
2024 blessed The Kevin Prater Band with 104 shows throughout the USA and Canada and 90 in 2025. Currently working on first CD for Turnberry Records of Nashville, TN. (6th CD overall). First single, "Kentucky Mountain Memories" released April 2024, was #6 on Roots Music Charts May 17, 2024.
Currently Kevin is in year 17 leading The KPB throughout the USA and Canada. The bands mottos "Coal-Fired, Pure Kentucky Bluegrass" is the bands motto. However, classic country, bluegrass gospel, original tunes and grassed up vintage rock are also a huge part of their live show. It takes a stellar group of musicians to support the endless talents of Kevin Prater. In addition to Kevin (Belcher, KY.) on mandolin, he is accompanied by Dalton Smith of (Alderson, WV.,) on guitar. Larry Cadle of (Galion, OH.) mans the bass position and on banjo, Codie Allen of (Campbellsville, KY). Our newest member, Eb Saunders (Chattanooga, TN.) 16 year old, collage sophomore.
Additional information can be found on the bands facebook page or website www.thekevinpraterband.com/ or by contacting me as shown below.