Acoustic Syndicate

Acoustic Syndicate
Acoustic Syndicate
Origin	North Carolina, United States
Genres	Americana, Rock
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Sugar Hill Records

Acoustic Syndicate is a roots-rock/Americana band from

Jazzfest, MerleFest, and the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Their sound is characterized by three-part vocal blood harmony and complex polyrhythmic banjo

playing. Although they are known for featuring traditional acoustic instruments, Acoustic Syndicate's early influences in rock, jazz and reggae surface throughout their approach to songwriting with electric guitar, electric bass and saxophone instrumentation often appearing. Lyrically, the group often discusses themes relating to subsistence, sustainability, social justice and quality of life. Their live touring act is a popular draw to festivals, theaters, clubs, and performing arts centers.

The band consists of the McMurry family (brothers Bryon McMurry and Fitzhugh McMurry, along with their first cousin Steve McMurry), who come from a small

Asheville, NC

, and is an active member of the local music scene.

Since 1996, the band has released six full-length albums, one double live album, and as of 2021, they recorded five new singles with current label, Organic Records. Recorded at Crossroads Studio in Arden, NC, the singles feature a mix of original songs and covers by influences

The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, and The Velvet Underground

.