Marley's Ghost, a bluegrass band based in Washington and Northern California, was formed in March 1986 when Dan Wheetman, Jon Wilcox, and Mike Phelan met during Saint Patrick's Day shows. The trio initially recorded three albums together before completi1g Wheetman’s solo album. Their debut release, Haunting Melodies, came out in 1987. Marley's Ghost released a total of twelve studio albums over the years, including notable works such as "Ghost Country" (1991), "Live At The Freight" (2001), and Jubilee (2012). The latter featured performances by Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Marty Stuart, and Old Crow Medicine Show. In 2017, they recorded The Woodstock Sessions at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, New York. Their diverse musical style, which includes elements of Appalachian folk songs, traditional Celtic fare, honky tonk, and reggae, has been recognized by Paste magazine for its unique sound.
