Yonder Mountain String Band is an American progressive bluegrass band from Nederland, Colorado. The group consists of members Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala, Allie Kral and Jacob Joliff. Over the years, the group has released 12 albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Half Moon Rising”, “Two Hits and the Joint Turned Brown”, “No Expectations”, “If You’re Ever... read full bio
Trampled By Turtles was formed in Duluth, Minnesota, by five friends. Band members include lead singer Dave Simonett (guitar, harmonica), Tim Saxhaug (bass, backing vocals), Dave Carroll (banjo, backing vocals), Erik Berry (mandolin, backing vocals) and Ryan Young (fiddle, backing vocals). The band's sound showcases their northern roots through bluegrass and folk-rock rifts. They utilize the future and past by... read full bio
The Willis Clan is comprised of twelve brothers and sisters from Nashville. Three of their albums, highlighted by Heaven, were up for sale in outlets like Walmart and Cracker Barrel, as well as peaking on iTunes at number six on the pop chart. The family has performed on Americas Got Talent, won the Today Shows Real Life Sound of Music... read full bio
In 2001, acoustic music blasted onto the mainstream with the smash hit movie and soundtrack, O Brother Where Art Thou Buck and the girls were hand selected among bluegrass music's finest to participate in the soundtrack and appear in the film. The Whites were recognized at the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Awards Show in 2001, where they won... read full bio
Jake Smith, known in the music world as The White Buffalo, is a down-to-earth country singer and songwriter whose sound is a concoction of folk, Americana, blues, and rock. Strange as it may seem, he music of choice growing up was the punk genre, and he listened to bands such as the Circle Jerks and the Descendents. He began performing... read full bio
The Westbound Rangers use the common banjo, mandolin, guitar and upright bass, yet they have much more to offer than the traditional bluegrass band. While steeped in both bluegrass and old time traditions, their unique blend of roots music draws just as heavily from rock and country musical influences and spans the breadth of American music styles. Melding strong three... read full bio
The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of Americas most significant independent bands. They have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music. Masters of improvisation, The String Cheese Incident has attracted fans of all genres by mixing high energy fun... read full bio
Since the release of The SteelDrivers (2008) and Reckless (2010), The SteelDrivers have been nominated for three Grammys, four IBMA awards and the Americana Music Associations New Artist of the Year. They were presented the International Bluegrass Music Associations award for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2009. That same year the band spent a week in Georgia as part... read full bio
The Slocan Ramblers are an up-and-coming bluegrass band straight out of Canada. The band consists of members Frank Evans, Adrian Gross, Darryl Poulsen, and Alastair Whitehead. They use instruments like the banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass, to create their traditional and creative sound. Its been said that they put on a very energetic show and are able to make any... 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
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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
