When Allison de Groot (banjo) and Nic Gareiss (percussive dance) met at a traditional music and dance festival in Reedy Creek, Manitoba, it marked the beginning of a decade of musical collaboration. “I love playing with Nic”, says de Groot. “The deep listening, the textures we create, the rhythmic connection. Nic brings sounds out of … Continued
In a special collaboration, the Sam Grisman Project joins forces with the FreshGrass All-Stars to perform the music of Old & In the Way, the seminal 1970s bluegrass supergroup featuring Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, and John Kahn. This tribute brings together accomplished musicians to breathe new life into the classic repertoire, … Continued
How to Make Mistakes Three songwriters. Five bandmates. More than 15 years together, building a grassroots audience with a combination of stacked vocal harmonies and collaborative, song-driven Americana. Fruition is proof that there’s strength in numbers. How To Make Mistakes, the band’s first studio album in four years, showcases a reinvigorated group at the peak … Continued
Mike Block Trio, featuring Joe K. Walsh (mandolin/vocals) and Zachariah Hickman (bass/vocals), is led by cello player, singer, and composer, Mike Block, who has been hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” by Gramophone Magazine. The trio fertilizes American roots music with contemporary and international influences, bringing an … Continued
FreshGrass Commissions provides artists with opportunities to create new work and to take artistic risks outside the pressures of the commercial music space. We do this through several FreshGrass commissioning programs: the Composition Commission, FreshScores, and Concertos. Check out our Commissions Portfolio at the link to see all the incredible work we’ve commissioned over the … Continued
Bluegrass music may be one of America’s “traditional” styles, but at its heart it has always been wild and spontaneous. The style demands every ounce of facility and intent that each performer can muster— it fires on all cylinders or none at all. Few bands do it as well as East Nash Grass. An ensemble … Continued
Swamp Dogg’s remarkable new album, Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St., is no history lesson, though. Produced by Ryan Olson (Bon Iver, Poliça) and recorded with an all-star band including Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan, the collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing … Continued
El Laberinto del Coco is a dynamic and vibrant Bomba Fusion band hailing from Puerto Rico. Combining traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms with contemporary musical elements, they have become a prominent force in the global music scene. With their electrifying performances and innovative approach, El Laberinto del Coco has captivated audiences worldwide.
Hailed by Rolling Stone for “his classic American soul sound,” Lee Fields is arguably the greatest pure soul singer alive today. In an age when the shelf life of an artist largely depends on posturing and trends, he has proven to be an unassailable force of nature. His prolific five-decades-plus career spans more than twenty … Continued
The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. Founded in 2008 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, the group features a lineup of talented … Continued
