Shakey Graves is a singer-songwriter, a one-man-band who plays a gnarly composite of blues and folk. The sound emitted from his hollow body guitar, mildly distorted amp and suitcase drum belie the young singers lean frame. He fingerpicks while keeping time with a double-pedal kick drum, hitting a snare fitted into his suitcase drum and a tambourine fashioned to its... read full bio
Boundariesage, genre or otherwisedont hamper an artist like Sierra. Shes already earned considerable respect in the bluegrass world, the IBMAs voting members having nominated her for no fewer than five awards over three yearstheres a good chance shell be the first woman to win the mandolin category. But as a player, a singer and a songwriter, she also has remarkable... read full bio
Fifteen year-old banjo picker Jonny Mizzone, along with his brothers Robbie on fiddle, and Tommy on guitar, are The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys. Though their combined age is younger than music’s Hip-Hop era, it’s the 1950’s music of Flatt & Scruggs & The Stanley Brothers that inspires them. Best known for their YouTube bedroom practice videos, with over 15 million... read full bio
Spafford is a band comprised of members Brian Moss, Jordan Fairless, Andrew Johnson, and Cameron Laforest. They have dubbed their sound electrofunk therapy for its eclectic molding of different genres. Spafford applies sounds of rock, funk, electronic, bluegrass, and more into their music, appealing to a variety of listeners. The band is known for their improvisation during live performances, giving... read full bio
Nobody Knows You, from bluegrass sensation Steep Canyon Rangers, was named Best Bluegrass Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards marking the band's first Grammy win and second nomination. They were nominated in the same category at the 2012 ceremony for their album Rare Bird Alert, a collaboration with comedy icon Steve Martin. Nobody Knows You, released in April 2012,... read full bio
Since his first notable entertainment job as a writer for the American sketch comedy show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and his subsequent appearances on “Saturday Night Live”, Martin has been one of the most famous comedians in the United States, especially during the mid-1970s. Martin has appeared in over 50 movies and between 1977 and 1981, released four best-selling... read full bio
Hail to Eastern Kentucky. This is truly the cornerstone of Sundy Best. The duos blend is their own mix: from country, bluegrass, rock, soul, and rhythm and blues, the duo produces music that, at times, is hard to classify. Thats just fine by Kris Bentley and Nick Jamerson. All they need is the strum of guitar strings and... read full bio
Sunny War is a musical artist that blends blues, folk, and punk rock into a unqiue sound that charactizes herself. The Chicago based guitarist... read full bio
Swedish Jam Factory is a tap dance and music duo that consists of Thomas Bergstig and Isaac Middleton. They mix tap dance and music to make a new form of art and expression and bring in bluegrass instruments like the saxophone, accordion, piano, and more to create their unique sound. The duo posts their videos to their YouTube channel which... read full bio
Founded thirteen years ago at a booze and hallucinogen-fueled party at the Dabbs Hotel along the river in Llano, Texas, the Asylum Street Spankers stand as one of America's most distinctive groups. Defiantly acoustic, fiercely independent and absurdly good, the Spankers have been led by founders Christina Marrs and Wammo from being a country-blues revival act playing happy hours in... read full bio
Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessees smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have quickly risen to the forefront of the Americana scene. Founded by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cruz Contreras (Robinella and the CCstringband), the group honors the traditions of their Appalachian heritage while blazing new trails in the roots rock... read full bio
The Devil Makes Three is an Americana band, made up of Pete Bernhard on the guitar, Lucia Turino on the upright bass, and Cooper McBean on the guitar/ tenor banjo. They have released five albums: The Devil Makes Three (independently released), Longjohns, Boots and a Belt (also independently released), Do Wrong Right (Milan Records), Im a Stranger Here (New West... read full bio
The High Bar Gang is a Canadian bluegrass band based out of Vancouver, British Columbia that consists of members David Barber, Kirby Barber, Rob Becker, Barney Bentall, Wendy Bird, Colin Nairne, and Shari Ulrich. The band was formed by Colin Nairne as he wanted to perform bluegrass music and as he was previously a member of Barney Bentall and the... read full bio
The Infamous Stringdusters are a progressive bluegrass band from Nashville, Tennesee. The band consists of members Andy Hall, Andy Falco, Chris Pandolfi, Jeremy Garrett, and Travis Book. Over the years The Infamous Stringdusters have released nine studio albums and three EPs. Some of their most popular songs include “Let It Go”, “Gravity”, “Just Like Heaven”, “Night On the River”, and... read full bio
The Lil’ Smokies are inspired by traditional bluegrass and their roots in Missoula, MT. The band has won awards at the International Bluegrass Music Association, the Momentum Award for Best Band, The Northwest String Summit Band Competition and also awards at the Telluride Bluegrass festival band competition. The Lil’ Smokies have performed with the likes of Keller Williams, Sam Bush... read full bio
Lost Bayou Ramblers is best known for their Cajun Music. They have toured across the country in clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The Lost Bayou Ramblers wanted to try something new musically. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. By... read full bio
The McCarters are a country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa. The trio was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1987, where they recorded two albums for the label: 1988's The Gift and 1990's Better Be Home Soon, the latter of which was released as Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters. The title track... read full bio
The GRAMMY Award-winning O'Connor Band, featuring iconic fiddler and composer Mark O'Connor, puts on an engaging, dynamic show showcasing compelling arrangements, virtuosic solos, and tight vocal harmonies. Their debut album, Coming Home, reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Albums chart and won Best Bluegrass Album at the GRAMMY Awards. In addition to Mark, the band features Maggie O'Connor (fiddle/vocals),... read full bio
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys is a bluegrass band that consists of members C.J. Lewandowski, Josh Rinkel, Jereme Brown and Jasper Lorentzen. The band was formed in the Smoky Mountains and over the years they have performed all over the world from bluegrass festival stages to clubs in Europe. The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys was started after leader Lewandowski was asked to... read full bio
The Roys consists of Elaine Roy and Lee Roy. Their album, The View, was released Sept 2014 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The title track was co- written with Opry Legend Bill Anderson. The lead off single No More Lonely reached #1 on Bluegrass Today charts. In Nov. 2014 The Roys released a Christmas Album called... read full bio
