About
Battle of Blair Mountain was a high-energy folk-punk band based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Taking their name from the historic 1921 labor conflict in Logan County, West Virginia, the group infused traditional bluegrass and folk instrumentation—including banjo, mandolin, and upright bass—with the aggressive energy and political ethos of punk rock. They were a staple of the Milwaukee underground and DIY circuit throughout the 2010s, known for their rowdy live shows and socially conscious lyrics centered on labor rights and community.
