Bombadil is a four-piece Americana, folk-pop band from Durham, North Carolina with guitar, bass, piano, and drums as their primary instruments.

[3][4] Bombadil began in early 2005 after guitarist Bryan Rahija and bassist Daniel Michalak were studying abroad in Bolivia as students at Duke University.

[5][7] The band toured throughout the United States, playing festivals like Bonnaroo,[9] FloydFest, Pickathon, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion to support the album.

[17] On March 4, 2015 it was announced that Stuart Robinson would be leaving the band to pursue personal interests, and Daniel and James would continue writing and touring as Bombadil.

After taking 2020 and 2021 off, Bombadil took to social media to announce their return to touring with guitarist MK Rodenbough, known individually as Rodes Baby, on guitar in Harden's stead.