The Shepherd Canyon Band is on hiatus after the passing of our lead vocalist and guitar player, Bernie Bishop

After years of traveling for jobs and playing around the margins of folk and blues music, Bernie wandered into the SF bluegrass community one winter in the late 1990’s, courtesy of a Camp Spam gathering at Donner Summit. Hearing some of the Bay Area’s best known bluegrass vocalists sing their stories in a mountain lodge, he became fascinated with the power of storytelling through bluegrass. Bernie previously played with Grizzly Peak and had the honor of performing at the Sweetwater Saloon with GP as an opener for national touring musician Dale Ann Bradley. Bernie’s piercing lead vocals put the high lonesome in the Shepherd Canyon Band’s sound.

Bernie is deeply missed by all who knew him. For booking inquiries, click on “Contact Us” and submit the form and someone will get back to you.

Music Videos

Shepherd Canyon Band Live at the Back Room in Berkeley