The Welfare Liners

The Welfare Liners formed in Athens, GA in 2010 combining contemporary and traditional influences to a classic sound focusing on vocals and songwriting. After releasing a self-titled, six-song EP on Ghostmeat Records in 2011, the band found themselves sharing the stage with the likes of The Del McCoury Band and Dawes. Original compositions dominate their live set along with standards from Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and The Stanley Brothers. Originals borrowing heavily from the tradition of brother harmony mastered by Jim & Jesse and The Louvin Brothers. 
2012 brought us their debut album titled "High On A Hilltop". It includes 14 original compositions featuring Rob Keller (6 String Drag, The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry) on vocals + bass fiddle, Wayne Wilson (Athens Grass, Cafeteria, The F Holes) on vocals + banjo, Russ Hallauer (Sunbrain, The Lures) on mandolin, Mark Cunningham (The Burning Angels) on guitar and Adam Poulin (Betsy Frank, Dodd Ferrelle) on fiddle. The album also includes guest appearances by William Tonks (Bloodkin, Barbara Cue) on dobro.
They released a second full length album "Just Stars For Light" in 2015.  With John Hallemeier and Ethan Jones on fiddle, incorporating a few non-traditional instruments and occasionally expanded into more rock-like song structures to create an eclectic/classic mix. With the addition of guitarist John Evans they continue today through these hard times.