High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Hackensaw Boys are a string band based in central Virginia, first formed in 1999. The band has drawn on many musical influences, but are best known as a secular gospel collective of east coast musicians dedicated to songwriting, Old-Time Music, Bluegrass Music, Country Music, Rock and Roll Music, live music played in expected, as well as unexpected venues in expected, as well as unexpected ways, recorded music, and are "Known best for rowdy, energetic live shows," the group is mainly a touring and live-performance act in the U.S. and Europe. The Hackensaw Boys have recorded and released five full-length albums and three EPs in that time. They have performed at prominent U.S. festivals including All Good Music Festival,Bonnaroo,Telluride, and FloydFest. They have also performed at various festivals in Europe, including Bergenfest in Norway and The Open House Festival in Belfast.