Eddie's Music

The Potomac Pickers / Bluegrass Selected

Eddie Lightner rides at the helm of two hard-picking, high-energy bluegrass outfits—The Potomac Pickers and Bluegrass Selected—each with its own brand of fire and finesse. Whether he’s leading a fast-driving breakdown or laying into a lonesome ballad, Eddie and his bands bring a sound that’s raw, real, and straight from the heart of the bluegrass tradition.

The Potomac Pickers

Like a good trail horse, The Potomac Pickers are steady, reliable, and always ready to run. Rooted in tradition but unafraid to push the limits, they bring a fearless, hard-driving sound that’ll get boots stomping and hands clapping.

Eddie Lightner – Mandolin, Vocals

Jordan Thompson – Banjo, Vocals

Gage Stephens – Guitar, Vocals

Chris Blauciak – Upright Bass

Bluegrass Selected

Born out of the DelFest Academy, Bluegrass Selected is a handpicked crew of top-tier pickers, brought together by a shared love for high-lonesome harmonies and blistering instrumentals. They made waves at the IBMA conference, proving they’ve got the chops to stand tall among the best.

Eddie Lightner – Mandolin, Vocals

Matthew Zuckerman – Resonator Guitar

Christian Blaney – Guitar

Patricia Imbrogno – Bass

Joseph Perloff – Guitar

Ettore Buzzini – Banjo

Whether they’re kicking up dust on a festival stage or picking under the stars, Eddie Lightner and his bands bring the kind of bluegrass that stays with you—honest, untamed, and built to last.