In the late nineties/early aughts, Walker’s Run developed a loyal following in and around Virginia for its unique, fiery Rockbridge County mountain-music. Walking the fine line between tradition and exploration, the group packed major venues and sold thousands of copies of its debut CD before taking a long-term hiatus in 2002, when founding member Brennan Gilmore moved overseas. Since then, the band members have all continued musical explorations of diverse stripes: from collaborations with West and North African musicians to reggae fusion to producing top-notch bluegrass records. In 2009, the group re-formed, welcoming two new members, both well-acclaimed instrumentalists in the national acoustic music scene: mandolin player Andy Thacker (Adrienne Young, Fairweather Bums) and fiddler Nick Reeb (King Wilkie). The rest of the group includes Brennan Gilmore on guitar and vocals and Zack Blatter, who holds it all together on upright bass. Last but certainly not least, Will Lee, who led the legendary Magraw Gap and was an early musical mentor to the Walker’s Run boys growing up in Rockbridge County, often joins the group on banjo and vocals.

Walker's Run and its members have appeared on prestigious stages throughout the United States and overseas, including the Kennedy Center, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Theater at Lime Kiln, and many more.

Brennan Gilmore - Guitar, Vocals
Andy Thacker - Mandolin, Vocals
Will Lee - Banjo, Vocals
Nick Reeb - Fiddle, Vocals
Zack Blatter - Bass