Mumford & Sons is a British band known for their deeply heartfelt lyrics, slightly folksy musical sound, and skill at captivating audiences with their charisma. The band is comprised of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane. Their debut album, Sigh No More, was released in the United Kingdom and in the United States. The album peaked at... read full bio
Billy Strings is a country music artist from Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his intense guitar playing, Billy Strings is a folk and bluegrass star. He writes songs based on his upbringing in rural America, inspired by abandoned communities and hard lives. Billy Strings has a knowledgeable background in music, which is displayed through his musical style. The guitarist has been... 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
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
Alison Krauss is an American country singer. She is best known for her angelic voice. She signed a record company in 1985. She then released her first album in 1987. She continues to perform with the same band Union Station (AKUS), and later released her first album with them as a group in 1989. She has released eleven albums, appeared... 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
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 12 full-length studio albums, three live recordings, one greatest hits package and five video/DVDs. Their studio albums have sold over three million copies. Blue Rodeo members have collaborated extensively with other notable Canadian artists, including Sarah McLachlan, The Tragically Hip, Burton Cummings, Great Big... read full bio
Punch Brothers is a bluegrass band hailing from Brooklyn, made up of mandolin player Chris Thile, fiddler/violinst Gabe Witcher, banjo player Noam Pikelny, guitarist Chris Eldridge, and bassist Paul Kowert. Described by American Songwriter magazine as “A 21st century version of the Bluegrass Boys,” Punch Brothers have four albums: Punch, Antifogmatic, Who’s Feeling Young Now, and The Phosporescent Blues. The... 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
Bela Fleck is often considered the premier banjo player in the world. A New York City native, he picked up the banjo at age 15 after being awed by the bluegrass music of Flatt & Scruggs. While still in high school he began experimenting with playing bebop jazz on his banjo. He released his first solo album, Crossing... read full bio
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
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
Rhonda Vincent is an award-winning bluegrass music artist, who was hailed by The Wall Street Journal as the Queen of Bluegrass. Over the course of her four-decade career, she has been a highly sought-after guest vocalist for some of bluegrass and countrys greatest names, like Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie and many others. Of her eighteen studio... read full bio
Leftover Salmon is a genre-bending band from Boulder, Colorado. Their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass”, has found favor with the jam band scene. The band formed by accident when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots... 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
Chris Thile is multi-talented as a singer/songwriter, mandolinist, and radio personality. He is especially known for his work with the band Nickel Creek and the band Punch Brothers. Born in southern California, Chris showed musical talent from a young age. He began learning to play the mandolin at 5 years old, and he won the mandolin championship at the Walnut... read full bio
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
The Fader has described singer-songwriter Margo Price as “country’s next star.” Her first album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter was released to universal acclaim, with Will Heremes of Rolling Stone describing Price’s vocal style as “restrained yet mighty, her songcraft amazingly vivid, and the arranging instinct spot on.” Margo has been described by rolling Stone Country as “a fixture of the East... read full bio
Molly Tuttle is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive voice. Molly was featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and won first place in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at Merlefest. Molly’s unique voice and precise guitar playing have also won her the Momentum Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association in the instrumentalist category. The... read full bio
