The Hurdy Gurdy Girls | Old-Time Sound, Outlaw Vibes & Idaho Pride

Send us Fan MailThe Hurdy Gurdy Girls are an all-female roots music trio from Hailey, Idaho, known for blending old-time string band traditions with the grit and spirit of outlaw country. Drawing inspiration from the mountains, mining history, and rural culture of the American West, the band has become one of Idaho's most beloved Americana acts, delivering heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and energetic live performances. Their music combines traditional fiddle tunes, bluegrass influences, classic country, and folk storytelling into a sound that feels both timeless and distinctly Idaho.The band was formed in 2012 after the members met through the vibrant Wood River Valley music scene. Their name pays tribute to the original "Hurdy Gurdy Girls"—women musicians who traveled through Idaho's mining camps in the late 1800s, entertaining miners with music and dancing.Band MembersJoy Lee Spencer – Lead Vocals & GuitarFounder of the band, Joy Lee brings her Tennessee roots and songwriting talent to the group. She serves as the primary vocalist and rhythm guitarist, helping shape the band's signature blend of old-time music and Americana storytelling.Annie Maude Bradish – Fiddle, Mandolin & VocalsAnnie Maude provides the driving fiddle melodies and mandolin textures that give the band its traditional mountain sound. Her love of old-time and bluegrass music is a cornerstone of the group's musical identity.Natalie Rose Ertz – Upright Bass & VocalsNatalie anchors the band's rhythm section with her stand-up bass playing, providing the heartbeat behind the Hurdy Gurdy Girls' porch-swinging, honky-tonk groove.Over the years, The Hurdy Gurdy Girls have become festival favorites throughout Idaho and the Northwest, performing multiple times at the Treefort Music Fest, the Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival, the Sawtooth Gathering, and numerous community festivals across the Mountain West. Their original songs explore themes of family, resilience, adventure, love, heartbreak, and life in the mountains they call home.Whether performing an old fiddle tune, a foot-stomping outlaw anthem, or one of their own original compositions, The Hurdy Gurdy Girls continue to preserve the spirit of traditional American roots music while bringing a fresh, modern voice to audiences throughout the West.Genre: Americana • Old-Time String Band • Folk • Bluegrass • Outlaw Country • Western Roots Music.MORE ABOUT THE HURDY GURDY GIRLS:Website: https://share.google/CGfpRHlbg9VbRrYsoFacebook: https://share.google/RGyGzRsV7AWbQFdVwInstagram: https://share.google/gMEWkKW5bDti75tiz Bandcamp: https://share.google/Hdh77URLWSbCbJUr6🎵 In This Episode:• Hurdy Gurdy Girls interview• Americana Music• Outlaw Country• Treefort Music Fest• Muti Instrumentalist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST:Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jnInstagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhXTikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9zYouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93QrSPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:Contact Byron [email protected] TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more infoOur Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.comROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFINTIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFINFOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:Contact Byron Duffin [email protected]#hurdygurdygirls, #outlawcountry, #bluegrass, #multiinstrumentalist , #treefortfest, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, #raisingstar, #klosguitars,Support the showTO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast