Based in Asheville, NC Appalachian Renegades blend classic rock vibes with modern rock sounds invoking the spirit of some of our favorite rockers from Stevie Ray Vaughn and Warren Haynes to Dan Auerbach(The Black Keys) and Jack White.  Fueled by Graeme Adams's vocal efforts and saxophone interludes, Cole Ford’s blazing guitar solos, and supported by the sonic back bone of seasoned professional drummer Larry Smith and the creative bass lines of Matt Hosier,  the band packs a punch right from the get go and keeps delivering the heat - dropping big rock song after big rock song. 

For 7 years, the band has averaged 30-40 shows per year and self produced 2 EP’s. For the summer of 2022, they have partnered with Feisty Bulldog Productions to record and promote their 3rd Album entitled Devils Wish. The boys are also in the middle of a 6 month Summer residency at The Salty Landing in Etowah, NC and have used their extensive live experience to tailor a live show which includes a wide variety of popular Rock and Party hits from every decade since the 60’s. A show with these guys is like attending a concert for all your favorite artists at the same time!


Graeme Adams - Vocals - Tenor Saxphone - Rhythm Guitar

Graeme has had a love for music ever since the first Harry Belafonte concert he attended as a young boy with his mother.  From that day he knew singing and playing on stage would be his life’s passion.  He originally developed his passion for saxophone in the usual way through school, but continued playing through high school and college drawing influences from the New Orleans jam band Galactic's  powerhouse sax player Ben Ellman as well as rock saxophone giants like Clarence Clemons, LeRoi Moore, and Jeff Coffin and the illustrius Dick Parry from Pink Floyd.

Graeme started his professional music career in Atlanta in 2005 playing for a regional touring ska/punk band called the Disregardables where he was fortunate to be featured playing saxophone on the recording of their first full length album.  He spent 3 years touring the east coast and southern states.  From there he made the jump to front man, playing in the band Secret Weapon for 4 years.  He featured on vocals and saxophone and brought his guitar to the table to round out the sound.

Graeme then moved to Asheville in 2010 and has been steadily playing as a side-man and supporting player for numerous local acts in the blues and rock circuit. In 2017, he has become the creative force for the Appalachian Renegades by penning lyrics and music for most of the new original music being featured in their set today and has once again attained the stature of front man he has coveted so fiercely since his early childhood days.  He is guaranteed to provide an electric experience and make the crowd feel his journey!

Matt Hosier - Bass Player

Originally from the UK Matt brings over 30 years worth of experience, playing with such legends as Regi Hendrix and Don Mancuso.

Larry Smith - Drums

Larry became fascinated with drumming at an extremely early age, eventually getting his first kit with he was 15. From there, he began his journey pulling from legendary rock percussionists as Stuart Copeland, John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, and Neil Peart but being a child raised and really developing his musical taste in the 90’s, he continued his development learning from great alternative rock drummers such as Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Grohl then of Nirvana Fame.

Larry joined his first band at 19 and has been playing with bands his entire life. As a true musician with a taste for knowledge, he has explored many genres and styles, but he remains a hard rocker at heart and has quickly integrated his immense talent and professionalism to complete the line up the Appalachian Renegades have long searched for.


Cole Ford - Lead Guitar

Growing up in Ruthordfordton, NC, Cole channeled his youthful energy into playing guitar and joined his first band in high school. Cole has spent time learning from heroes such as Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Paul GIlbert Joe Satriani and Eric Clapton. Having coalesced his skills, he experimented with multiple types of genres from djent metal to traditional country and all points in between.

Cole has quickly groomed his playing style to become a monster lead guitarist being sought after by multiple artists and has become a central collaborator and contributing songwriter for the Appalachian Renegades.