Luke Skaggs

Luke Skaggs is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and recording artist. Originally, from Hendersonville, Tennessee, Luke’s musical journey began as a child with his immersion in American Roots music: bluegrass, gospel, Texas swing, and old time mountain music. He began playing violin at age 8, and picked up guitar as well as handful of world music instruments at age 12. His passion for music and traveling grew as he spent time on the road and in the studio with his parents, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White Skaggs.

As an adult, Luke moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to apprentice under musician Leonard Jones where he developed his passion for music production and studio work. During this season, he joined Songs Of Water—a world music ensemble featuring Middle Eastern, African, and Eastern European expressions—led by Stephen Roach.

Currently, Luke works as a producer and engineer out of his at-home music studio. He is also a touring musician for various artists as well as a session musician. He is an instrumentalist with the Cageless Birds music collective and travels and plays electric guitar and fiddle for Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser. Luke writes, produces, and records music with his wife, Rosemary Skaggs as well as for other artists and musicians. He and His wife license music through Music Bed and released their first album Branches in 2023. They are currently based in Asheboro, NC where they are raising their two children.