Patuxent CD-344 Carolyn Eyerly - Sunny Side of Life

Carolyn Eyerly - Singer/songwriter, rhythm guitarist.

A native Northern Virginian, Carolyn grew up listening to Southern Rock and Bluegrass. Carolyn is a graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and anticipated returning to acting after her children had grown but found music to be an overwhelming draw.

In 2010, Carolyn was a founding vocalist for the acclaimed Washington, D.C.-based folk group, Shenandoah Run. After discovering the warm community which is bluegrass music Carolyn became a founding member of Sweet Yonder, an all-women bluegrass band, in 2014. In 2019 Sweet Yonder was nominated for a WAMMIE award in two categories, Best Bluegrass Band and Best Bluegrass Album. The Sunny Side Of Life is Carolyn’s first solo project which includes seven of her original compositions.

Carolyn has been Membership Director of the DC Bluegrass Union since 2018.