Acoustic · String · Bluegrass

BorderRide

Four musicians, one driving sound — rooted in tradition, built for right now.

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The Band

About Border Ride

Border Ride is a bluegrass outfit built on tight harmonies, driving rhythms, and the timeless interplay of acoustic strings. We bring energy, craft, and a deep love for the music to every performance.

From intimate listening rooms to outdoor festivals, we play with the same fire — raw, honest, and alive. Come find out what happens when four musicians really lock in.

Nelson Boosel – Guitar
Nelson Boosel
Guitar
Scott Pearson – Mandolin · Fiddle
Scott Pearson
Mandolin · Fiddle
Joe Zalik – Banjo
Joe Zalik
Banjo
Fred Theiss – Upright Bass
Fred Theiss
Upright Bass

Gallery

Photos

Click any photo to enlarge · Live shots & group photos from recent gigs

Watch

Videos

Border Ride @ The Gatehouse Winery
Border Ride @ The Gatehouse Winery
Border Ride – Bugle Call Rag
Featuring Joe Zalik on Banjo
Border Ride – Head Over Heels
Border Ride @ The Gatehouse Winery
Border Ride – Amie
Border Ride at the Pittsburgh Arts Festival 2023
Border Ride – Foggy Mountain Breakdown
More from The Gatehouse
Border Ride – Ballad of Jed Clampett
Border Ride – Bluegrass festival

Live Dates

Schedule

Get in Touch

Contact

Want to book Border Ride for your venue, festival, or private event? Reach out — we'd love to talk.

[email protected]
@BorderRideBand
Pennsylvania, USA