With music rooted deeply in the Blue Ridge Mountains and feet planted firmly in the Carolina sand, their style is not just a sound, but a journey through family ties and tradition. 

Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers are an up-and-coming sibling bluegrass band. Born and raised near Wilmington, NC, the band formed in 2022 when the siblings decided that there was no reason not to! The band features Isabella on the fiddle, AnnMari on the guitar, Pete on the banjo, Chris on the mandolin and Dad on bass. They are set to serenade your soul with their captivating melodies, and fun sibling banter. Catch a live show and get ready to be swept off your feet as they infuse their performances with a blend of faith, kinship, and a whole lot of heart.

Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers were recently honored to be chosen as the opening act for Sam Bush in Wilmington, NC. They played on the IBMA World of Bluegrass official youth stage in 2024 and 2025, Merlefest 2025, and won second place in the Blue Highway Fest ‘Rising Stars’ 2025 band competition.

The band is excited to share their new original single, Sin Eater! It is available on all streaming platforms. You can also check out their full album, On Forgotten Paths, which is available on all streaming platforms and in CD form on Bandcamp. The songs are meant to take the listener on a journey down a forgotten path, each song representing a tale from a traveler the listener meets along the way. The album features the songs like, “Trying to Survive,” and “Train Keep A Rollin’.”