The Hot Seats from Virginia play string band music, which is the easiest way to describe what they do. They draw on a lot of Americana styles – old time, bluegrass, ragtime and country – and give them their own special twist. Amazingly they have been going for 23 years and are still led by three of the original members of the band – Jake Sellers, Josh Bearmanand Ben Belcher. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and part of the excitement of their shows is to see them pass instruments mid-song with no break in performance. With over two decades to refine their repertoire, their tight tune smithing and heart-felt harmonies are as sharp as ever.

The Hot Seats

May 6, 2025

Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats

The Hot Seats