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 have won second place in the Blue Highway Fest ‘Rising Stars’ '2025 band competition. They were honored to be chosen as the opening act for Sam Bush in Wilmington, NC and played local and regional festivals including Tony Rice Memorial Festival ‘26, Ocrafolk ‘26, Merlefest ‘25 and NC Folk Fest ‘25.

The siblings are excited to announce that their new album, Red Goes With Everything is out now! The album includes a collection of songs written and composed by them (with a few covers sprinkled in). These songs are, more than anything, a patchwork collection that the band has grown to love and adore. Each song may not seem like they go together, but like the saying, "red goes with everything" sometimes things fit together just because you decide they do.

Red Goes With Everything is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms!