Family values, legacy, faith, and humor are just a few things that Wood Family Tradition bring to the stage. Music, however, is nothing new to this family. Stemming from the legacy of hard-driving, traditional, and original bluegrass music that the legendary banjoist, singer, and songwriter A.L. Wood began in the 1960s, Mike, Bobby, Jason, and Brian were raised on a strict diet of bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music.
Guitar & Vocals
Mike and Bobby traveled with their dad's band for over 35 years and were included on three albums. They performed at most Eastern NC, Southern Virginia, and Tennessee bluegrass festivals including the 1982 World's Fair, Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Festival, and appearances at Fan Fair in Nashville, TN.
Bass & Vocals
Alongside his brother Mike, Bobby has been busy in the studio recording tracks for their good friend, Ray Edwards. Together they recently released "A Golden Anniversary Celebration" with Pinecastle Records, featuring Junior Sisk, Danny Paisley, Alan Bibey, Bradley Walker, and many more.
Mandolin & Vocals
Jason is a seasoned bluegrass musician who has performed across the United States and Canada with groups including The James King Band and Audie Blaylock & Redline. He has shared the stage with respected artists such as Marty Raybon, Curley Seckler, Leroy Troy, and his grandfather, A.L. Wood. He loves to share the musical gift the Lord has given him through bluegrass and gospel music.
Vocals
Mackenzie is the only band member who was not raised in a bluegrass family. She does, however, have a rich history in live performance. After spending years as an actress, dancer, and singer at the largest outdoor community theater in the country — The Theatre In The Park — Mackenzie stumbled upon bluegrass music.
As a young adult she pursued a career in country music, gracing the stages in Branson, MO, and was even a top 200 contestant on American Idol. Mackenzie has recently had the opportunity to appear on two occasions as a guest singer with The Malpass Brothers, singing the old country music we all truly love.
Banjo & Vocals
Brian has been a tenured banjoist and vocalist with the bluegrass group Constant Change. During his tenure with Sideline, he toured the United States and Canada and was featured on two projects, playing mandolin as well as lead and tenor vocals.
Wood Family Tradition released their first album in January 2015, featuring 13 tracks of solid bluegrass material, much of it written by members of the family.
In 2021, the group released Timeless on Turnberry Records. The 12-track album featured mostly original material, including “Grandma’s Bowl,” written by Mackenzie Wood, and “Back Home In Tennessee,” written by Mike Wood and Jason Wood. The album received national chart recognition through Roots Music Report and helped showcase the family’s blend of bluegrass, gospel, original songwriting, and traditional harmony.
The family keeps in touch with their friends and fans through social media — and the dedicated YouTube channel is frequently updated with great live music. Be sure to follow along!
Wood Family Tradition proudly endorses and represents D'Addario, Peterson Tuners, Elliott Capos, and Recording King Banjos and Guitars.
37th International Bluegrass Band Champion
2nd Place Winner — Nashville, TN
Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. Wood Family Tradition competed in their first ever competition and was awarded 2nd place out of 20 bands in three competitive rounds.