EVA Unplugged with Blue Mountain Drive
EVA's Brand Manager, Kenley Nelson, welcomes you to EVA Unplugged: stripped-down sets. Unfiltered conversations. Get to know the artist beyond their EVA profile.
Kenley hung out with Blue Mountain Drive, a full band blending country, bluegrass, southern rock, and the kind of energy that defines an authentic Nashville experience. They’ve spent more than five years performing downtown, building a reputation on tight three-part harmonies, standout fiddle work, and a lineup that moves seamlessly from Charlie Daniels and Alabama to Zac Brown Band and Keith Urban.
Electric or acoustic, they bring a turn-key setup and a sound that feels both classic and fresh — complete with fiddle, flute, guitar, banjo, bass, drums, and vocals. They’re just as comfortable leaning into a bluegrass standard as they are hitting a southern rock favorite, and that versatility is exactly why they shine with EVA Unplugged. Here’s a look into their inspirations, their dream stage, and how they describe the heart of their sound.
Q: If you could describe your music in three words, what would they be?
Blue Mountain Drive:
“We’d say The Best Nashville Experience. We bring a true, rootsy country–bluegrass sound, and that’s the energy we want visitors and locals to feel — especially when they make their way down Broadway.”
Q: What’s your dream venue to play?
Blue Mountain Drive:
“Red Rocks. Hands down. Our sound would feel so at home there — the atmosphere, the acoustics, the crowd. Plus, so many of the artists we admire have played that stage. It would be an honor to join that lineup one day.”
Q: Who is your biggest musical inspiration?
Blue Mountain Drive:
“We have a lot, but we always come back to a few core artists. Charlie Daniels, especially for the fiddle — that influence runs deep. Billy Strings, for the modern twist he’s putting on bluegrass. And Tyler Childers, who inspires the overall vibe and storytelling we try to channel. Together, those influences shape who we are.”
From their downtown Nashville roots to their dream of playing Red Rocks, Blue Mountain Drive brings a mix of tradition, energy, and versatility that makes every performance feel personal and unforgettable. With their blend of country, bluegrass, and southern rock, they’re giving audiences a true Nashville experience.
Catch them live, watch them shine on stage, and get to know the EVA artists shaping Music City.
