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The Muleskinner Band Bluegrass Band from Urbana, OH

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 22 Reviews
  • 46 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2011
  • 6 Awards & Badges
  • Starting at $600 per event

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The Muleskinner Band has been providing its listeners with a unique blend of quality bluegrass, gospel, and traditional country music for 40 years. Tight harmony, upbeat humor, and excellent musicianship make a Muleskinner performance perfect for a wide range of audiences. The Muleskinner Band is able to accommodate both stage and acoustic "strolling" venues. The Muleskinner Band has performed on stages and grounds for a variety of festive occasions including: concerts, festivals, dedications, birthdays, retirements, weddings, receptions, commemorative events, church functions, and church services. This group's track record includes appearances on The Nashville Network, the Ohio State Fair, Country Concert at Hickory Hills Lakes, The Prairie Peddlar Festival, Backwoods Festival, Americana Festival, Wheeling, WVA Jamboree radio show, Cain Park, Clark State Performing Arts Center, Fraze Pavilion, Ashland Arts Council, Springfield Arts Council, and Worthington Arts Council, to name a few. They have performed with Diamond Rio, Collin Raye, Jeff Carson,Margo Smith, The Kentucky Headhunters, Terry Clark, Trick Pony, Lost & Found, The Reno Brothers, Jim & Jesse, Cletus T. Judd, The Isaacs, and The Lewis Family, to name a few. The Muleskinner Band participates in the Ohio Arts' Council fee-support program and is a member of the Ohio Arts Presenters' Network. Bill, Jim, Ed, and Gary have come together as The Muleskinner Band, bringing their individual musical backgrounds, experiences, and influences with them. An evening with the Muleskinners will certainly lead one to the conclusion that none are willing to abandon their musical heritages. Hence, the musical offerings on a given evening will span Big Mon to Buck, Patsy to Merle, Gospel to the Drifters, Doobie Brothers to Crosby, Stills, & Nash. Great vocal harmony is a centerpiece of every Muleskinner rendering, as is solid instrumental backing and soloing. An evening with the Muleskinners will certainly include frequent and prolific storytelling, humor, and good-hearted dialogue with the audience. We hope that this encourages you to "come give The Muleskinner Band a listen."

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Review by David E.

EventReviewed on October 9, 2024From Fort Wayne, IN

Bill and the boys play a mean Banjo! The band was fantastic, and all the students loved listening to the music. Thank you Bill.

The Muleskinner Band:

Thanks David, Your lH Navistar tales hit the spot!! Your patience w/ us was greatly appreciated. Jake & the girls were stellar!! Great time AGAIN!!

Review by Kenneth H.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on May 19, 2024From Huntertown, IN

ABSOLUTELY the best. My wife had wanted a country themed 50th birthday and we delivered. The topping of this cake was the Muleskinner band ! The talent in this band and harmony on an outside venue was amazing. Extremely talented and great interaction with over 100 people we had here. Everyone loved the band including myself. Will hire them again and if your needing a bluegrass band DO NOT PASS GO DO NOT COLLECT $200 and just hire these guys! You will not be disappointed!

The Muleskinner Band:

Host treated us like family!! Much fun and great folks!! Our SINCERE thanks for a wonderful time!! Amy's bday was a huge BASH!!

Review by Kristin N.

CelebrationReviewed on October 15, 2023From Centerburg, OH

This is the second year that the Muleskinner Band has played our fall party and we have really enjoyed them both times. Everyone who has come asks about them. Mr. Purks is a very good communicator, they are flexible, and oh so talented! Highly recommend!!

The Muleskinner Band:

Thanks for a wonderful experience. Always great working with you.

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Song List 

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  • Abilene | Buck Owens
  • Age | Jim Croce
  • Amy | Pure Prairie League
  • Angels Flyin' too Close to the Ground | Willie Nelson
  • Ashes of Love | Kitty Wells
  • Because He Lives | Bill Gaither
  • Bringing Mary Home | The Country Gentlemen
  • Carolina in the Pines | Michael Martin Murphy
  • Carolyn (the Teenage Queen) | Lonesome River Band
  • Close All the Honky Tonks | Buck Owens
  • Dim Lights Thick Smoke | Flatt & Scruggs
  • Fox on the Run | Manfred Mann
  • Glendale Train | New Riders of the Purple Sage
  • Green Green Grass of Home | Curly Putnum
  • Hello Mary Lou | Ricky Nelson
  • Highway Forty Blues | Ricky Skaggs
  • How Great Thou Art | Traditional
  • I Can't Take it Anymore | Gary Markin & The Muleskinner BAnd
  • I Don't Wanna Cry | The Gatlin Brothers
  • I Need Jesus | The Isaacs
  • I Never Once Stopped Lovin' You | Conway Twitty
  • I'll Be Alright Tomorrow | Osborne Brothers
  • It's Good to Be Back Home Again | John Denver
  • Life's Highway | Stever Wariner
  • Listen to the Music | Doobie Brothers
  • Love of the Mountains | Larry Sparks
  • Midnight Flyer | Osborne Brothers
  • More Pretty Girls Than One | Doc Watson
  • My Heart's Gonna Break | Bill Purk & The Muleskinner Band
  • Never Ending Love | Delaney Bramlett
  • Oh Lord Have Mercy on My Soul | Seldom Scene
  • Old Flame | Alabama
  • Rocky Top | Osborne Brothers
  • Salty Dog | Flatt & Scruggs
  • Ship of Love | Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
  • Silver Wings | Merle Haggard
  • Sing Me Back Home | Merle Haggard
  • Smokey Mountain Memories | Earl Thomas Conley
  • (I Wanna) Stroll Over Heaven With You | Traditional
  • Take It Easy | The Eagles
  • That's The Way Love Goes | Merle Haggard
  • The Gambler | Kenny Rogers
  • Tiger by the Tail | Buck Owens
  • To Love Somebody | The BeeGees
  • Today I Started Lovin' You Again | Merle Haggard
  • Together Again | Buck Owens
  • Tumblin' Tumbleweed | Sons of the Pioneers
  • Under the Boardwalk | The Drifters
  • Vincent '52 | Del McCoury
  • When You Say Nothing at All | Alison Krause
  • Windy City | Osborne Brothers
  • You Are My Sunshine | Jimmie Davis
  • You're Gotta Do What You Gotta Do | Lonesome River Band

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

September 13, 2025 • Private Party
Sat1:30 PM - 3:30 PM West Alexandria, OH

Past Events

October 12, 2024 • Private Party
Sat6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Centerburg, OH
October 10, 2024 • Community Event
Thu5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Circleville, OH
October 8, 2024 • Event
Tue11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fort Wayne, IN
September 24, 2024 • Corporate Function
Tue5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dayton, OH
August 28, 2024 • Concert
Wed6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Dayton, OH
June 22, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Springfield, OH
May 18, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Huntertown, IN
October 14, 2023 • Celebration
Sat5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Centerburg, OH
October 14, 2023 • Private Party
Sat12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wooster, OH
July 1, 2023 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saint Paris, OH
June 10, 2023 • Community Event
Sat12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Waverly, OH
May 13, 2023 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hillsboro, OH

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