Junction 280 is a Hendersonville NC based bluegrass band formed originally abt. 2009 to enable a bunch of guys to get together every week or so to jam.  This first bunch came up with the name of “Creeks-A-Risin” and were mostly “newbie” musicians.  The original group was composed of Darren Allman, Robbie Laughter, Mike Murphy, Dave Shirlin, and Barry Walker.  Soon Taylor Warren became briefly involved in the band until work and parenting intervened.  Over the next few years, the band played many benefits, church events and began playing larger venues such as Feed & Seed, and Biltmore Church.  As the band began to develop and mature, personnel change naturally occurred.   

Around 2013, the band changed its name to Junction 280, an idea proposed by Robbie Laughter as he drove to work one day from Mills River.  As the band evolved, we were always fortunate that Cliff Searcy was around to sub and fill in for absent members.  Also, about that time Bill Burdett briefly joined the band as a Mandolin and Harmonica player.   Later on, Josh Sims from Landrum, SC came on board with his outstanding vocals and instrumental work.  However, distance and family obligations prevented his continuing participation. 

All of the dedication and contributions of our past members made the band what it is today.  We still perform many of our original numbers in concerts and it never fails that someone mentions that Mike, Darren, Dave, Bill or Josh sang a particular song.  They are always fondly remembered and will forever be a foundation of Junction 280.