Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff are two of America’s premier bluegrass talents. After years of collaborating in various bands and informal settings they have teamed up as a formidable duo featuring high lonesome vocal harmony and fiery flatpicking. Their sound is an homage to the classic guitar-mandolin “brother duets” while leaving plenty of room for … Continued
Catfish in the Sky is a band that’s hard to pin down. Comprised of fiddle, cello, ukulele, and cajon, these young musicians are breaking musical barriers in ways that shouldn’t work but somehow do. With a style described as “upbeat Americana folk-grass for all ages,” these Berklee students are able to combine the vast array … Continued
Traditional music is not static; it shifts with the times, uncovering new meanings in old words, new ways of talking about the communal pathways that led us to where we are today. For master musicians Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves, traditional banjo and fiddle music is a way to interpret our uncertain times, to … Continued
Born in a small country town in New England and raised in a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl crafts stories of the human condition with poignant lyrics and a voice that both pushes boundaries and honors tradition. His music, a blend of genuine Folk and Americana, is marked by a dusty, patient quality that … Continued
In Dante’s Inferno, the author grapples with sin, its various manifestations, and its consequences. This time ultimately traces a trajectory of self-realization, acceptance, and accountability. Kitchen Dwellers embark on a similar odyssey over the course of their fourth full-length offering, Seven Devils. The Montana quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [Banjo], Joe Funk [Upright Bass], and … Continued
For two decades now, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza … Continued
The Solar Roller is a one-of-a-kind portable stage powered by the rays of the sun and built by Lost Bayou Ramblers bandleader (and green energy activist) Louis Michot. FreshGrass is dedicated to principles of sustainability (FreshGrass Sustainability Manifesto in link) and we’re excited to have the Solar Roller up and running throughout the festival, presenting … Continued
Waylon Wyatt is an 18-year-old Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Inspired by red-dirt contemporaries Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon began writing songs at fifteen, workshopping them after long summer days spent working with his father on construction jobs. Waylon recently released his debut EP, Til The Sun Goes Down, now having … Continued
OneBeat is a global platform for the musical innovators of the 21st century—a dynamic incubator for music-driven social change. It brings together visionary musicians from around the world to collaborate on projects that inspire positive transformation in their local and global communities. Launched in 2012, OneBeat began as an annual U.S.-based residency and tour program … Continued
Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices is a groundbreaking collaboration that explores the rich tapestry of musical styles and traditions born from both sides of this extensive 5,525-mile border. This project celebrates the shared elements between seemingly distinct genres such as Ranchera, Jarocho, Bluegrass, Jazz, and Country. The group’s mission is to highlight that the … Continued
