Ocrafolk Festival, Ocracoke Island

The Biscuit Eaters are a 7-piece, bluegrass and old-time family string band from Surry County, NC, with their youngest member playing fiddle and singing at 5 years old. The parents, Meredith, homeschooling mother of the six kids, and Jason, a pastor, round out the ensemble.

In addition to being a yoga instructor, Desirée has a background in the performing arts and education, is a member of Actor's Equity Association, and has a deep love for the community of Ocracoke. She became active in Ocracoke Alive in 2012 and has enjoyed watching the organization... Read More →

Louis began his band life with Gary Mitchell in the mid-70s as one of the founding members of The Wahoo Revue bluegrass band. It was there that he acquired the stage name "Uncle Dewey." (Gary's stage name was..."Gary.") Since then, he has spent the last 45!! years in the trio Warren... Read More →