High Valley comes from La Crete, Alberta, raised on bluegrass and country gospel.
From Prairie Roots to Nashville
The act began as brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel, but Curtis stepped away in 2021, leaving Brad to steer the project with a tight touring band. That change shifted the show toward one lead voice with stacked harmonies from bandmates, while keeping the stomp-and-banjo feel.
What You Might Hear
Expect a warm, hooky set built around
Make You Mine,
She's With Me,
Grew Up On That, and
Single Man. The crowd skews mixed: families, young couples, and long-time radio listeners, many in boots, denim, and well-worn ball caps. A neat note: their earliest releases were independent in Canada before Nashville pushed them to U.S. country radio, with
Make You Mine catching on after a second launch. Another tidbit: the group keeps mandolin and banjo prominent to echo their prairie roots even on glossy tracks. Note: song picks and staging ideas here are informed guesses, not a guarantee of what you will hear or see.
The High Valley Crowd, Up Close
Boots, Caps, and Singalongs
The scene feels neighborly, with fans trading stories about road trips and first dances tied to the songs. You see lots of denim, button-downs, ball caps, and boots, plus a few vintage western shirts pulled from thrift shops.
Trad Meets Pop Cheer
Parents bring kids with ear protection, and college-age groups lean into call-and-response parts without pushing. Merch trends toward low-key caps, script logo tees, and a hoodie that nods to storms and sunshine, matching the theme. The loudest chant moments hit on the whoa-oh lines of
Make You Mine and the lift in
She's With Me. Between songs, folks tend to cheer for the small-town stories as much as the big hooks. Post-show, people compare favorite harmony moments rather than gear talk, which suits the song-first mood.
How High Valley Sound Hits Live
Hooks First, Shine Second
Live,
High Valley centers on a bright lead vocal with close, stacked harmonies from the band. Acoustic guitar, banjo, and mandolin drive the rhythm, while kick drum keeps a steady four-beat that invites claps.
Small Tweaks, Big Lift
Tempos stay brisk, but they often drop to half-time in a bridge to let the chorus hit harder when it returns. Arrangements favor clean starts and tight endings, with short breaks that let a fiddle or banjo take a quick hook. One under-the-radar habit: they sometimes lower the song key a half-step live and capo high to keep that chiming tone. The band supports the core sound by doubling melody lines and echoing phrases to thicken the choruses. Visuals are simple and bold, with warm colors for rootsy numbers and cooler tones when the pop sheen comes forward.
If You Like High Valley, Try These Roads
Harmony Heads, Hook Hunters
If you enjoy
High Valley, fans often also ride with
Dan + Shay for glossy harmonies and big singalongs.
Old Dominion clicks with this crowd thanks to clean hooks, witty lyrics, and a relaxed, coastal bounce.
Where Sounds Overlap
Russell Dickerson draws similar energy with upbeat love songs that lean pop but land strong on a country stage. Guitar-forward fans may drift to
Brothers Osborne, who bring meatier riffs yet keep the songs tuneful. All four acts favor tight arrangements and a friendly stage tone, which makes bill-sharing playlists feel seamless.
