About

Hailing from the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in southern West Virginia, Alabaster Boxer is a high-energy collective that has quickly become a cornerstone of the Mountain State’s music scene. Formed in late 2022 by singer-songwriter Nick Durm, Alabaster Boxer brings together a group of veteran musicians to create a sound that is defies easy categorization. Their music weaves together elements of Folk, Pop, Rock, Bluegrass and Emo. With a rich instrumental palette, the band crafts harmony-driven songs that bridge the gap between traditional mountain sounds and modern sensibilities.

Members:

Nick Durm: Primary Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar

Jason Lockart: Piano, Vocals

Bill Fraley: Bass, Vocals

Brian Bell: Guitar

Corey Lee McQuade: Dobro, Banjo, Vocals

Scott Hinkle: Drums, Vocals

Discography:

Currency of Dreams: Their debut studio album, release in 2023, is praised for its storytelling lyrics.

Live at The Raleigh: In 2024, the band released a live album recorded at the historic Raleigh Playhouse, capturing the raw energy and evolved arrangements of their stage show.

Mix Tapes To Die To (Side A): Their latest EP (2025), featuring the cinematic single “The Holiest Ghosts,” produced by Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS.

Accolades:

Since their inception, Alabaster Boxer has hit the ground running, earning significant recognition in the Appalachian music circuit:

2024 Artist of the Year: Awarded by Born & Bred

2024 Pop Artis of the Year : Awarded by Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards

2023 Folk Artist of the Year: Awarded by Born & Bred

Cool things we’ve done:

Healing Appalachia

Mountain Music Festival

The Shindy Music Fesitval

Floyd Yoga Jam

Livfree Music Festival

Red Barn Radio

Mountain State Music

The Born & Bred Concert Series at The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center

Lewisburg Winter Music Festival

Porchrokr

The Southgate House Revival

Virginia Tech

WV Pubfest