The Pegwells are a band of folk playing the old time tunes of the Appalachian mountains. Our aim is to present another untold story of American folk music, one that challenges and dismantles the myth of an intrinsic whiteness. We understand the history of Old Time to be one of the colonial experience, blending British Isles and Celtic tunes with West African rhythms.
The band was formed in 2021 by Bianca Wilson (banjos) and Rebekah Bouche (guitar) as a space to protest the tokenism of existing as a marginalised gender in the traditional music scene, applying a queer lens to the sound and making room for ourselves to play this music that we love. Whenever possible, we’re joined by Ray Aggs and Annalise Lam on fiddles, each bringing a unique musical background and identity, evolving and expanding the sonic tapestry of the group.
Our dream for 2026 is to record and release some tunes for the first time, watch this space for that, it’s in motion. We’re also scheming about new ways we can embody the way we think about this music by expanding our live performances. It’s gonna get real, come be with us.
The Pegwells 