Down the mountain
Founded in 2018 in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Down the Mountain is a four-piece Appalachian Rock band with Americana and Traditional Plus roots. In the spirit of Southeastern storytellers, Down the Mountain’s original tunes are full of the tall tales one hears over a bonfire and the kind of love that only happens in a small town. Down the Mountain is best consumed with a cold beer in hand.
Justin Thompson’s rollicking guitar and soulful voice leads the sound of Down the Mountain. Playing both an electric and upright bass, Jordan Fariss’ deep resonant sound perfectly balances the high lonesome banjo picking from Kenny Orsillo. As a former Metal drummer, Nate Brown brings both a powerful force of a full drum set as well as the lively, rambunctious sound of the cajon.
In 2019, Down the Mountain proudly featured touring musician Bethany Fox on the fiddle.
Since 2020, Down the Mountain has collaborated with North Carolina folk duo His & Hers. DTM welcomes touring musician and NC singer/songwriter D.S. on electric guitar and keys for the 2022-2024 tours.
“All my life I’ve roamed around this rock that we call Earth
And I’ll keep on rambling ‘til they put me in the dirt
- Half My Life -”
“We only get so many moons and so many suns
Until we return to where we come from
- Heart Burn -”
