Carbon Leaf

Carbon Leaf, is a Richmond, Virginia based band that plays "acoustic, electric, mandolin rock, with blue grass, Celtic and pop influences." (Scott Milstead, Blue Tint Magazine, 2002) Their style is not "Brazilian Polk

Carbon Leaf, is a Richmond, Virginia based band that plays "acoustic, electric, mandolin rock, with blue grass, Celtic and pop influences." (Scott Milstead, Blue Tint Magazine, 2002) Their style is not "Brazilian Polka Metal", despite the claims of certain band members.

Carbon Leaf got their start at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia in 1992 practicing in an auditorium on campus. Their next step was playing backyard parties, mixers, fraternity, and sorority parties. Shortly after everyone graduated they moved to Richmond, Virginia. From Richmond, they played the college circuit in Virginia and up the East Coast before moving on to clubs.