Sam Bush is a pioneering progressive bluegrass mandolinist and fiddler who founded the New Grass Revival and led the modern evolution of the genre. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and was elected to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
Formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1989, jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon blend bluegrass, rock, and Cajun traditions. Known for major-label albums like Euphoria and The Nashville Sessions, the influential touring band anchors the American roots and jam band scene.
Dan Tyminski, born in Vermont, is a renowned bluegrass musician known for his banjo, mandolin, and vocals. He's collaborated with Alison Krauss, Avicii, and was George Clooney's singing voice in "O Brother Where Art Thou." Tyminski's hit "Hey Brother" with Avicii highlighted his versatile talent.
Nashville artist Lindsay Lou honed her honest, resonant style blending bluegrass, folk, Americana, and soulful pop. Known for captivating vocals, she performed with her band Lindsay Lou and The Flatbellys and the Michigan supergroup Sweet Water Warblers.
Tim O'Brien Band is an American progressive bluegrass and roots music ensemble formed by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O'Brien. The group, which features prominent acoustic musicians including O'Brien's wife Jan Fabricius, soared to the top of the bluegrass charts in 2019 with their eponymous debut album. They are celebrated for shaping diverse folk, country, and Celtic influences into a cohesive string band sound.
Nashville jam band Airshow blends acoustic and electric sounds. Formed by Cody Chelius and Steve Gallagher, the lineup includes Bill Baker and Alphonso Wesby. They have released two EPs, Lightbulb and Anubis, and two studio albums, Up in the Clouds and Shimmer.
Arlo McKinley, born in Cincinnati, started in music singing at church. Influenced by George Jones and Otis Redding, he taught himself guitar. Transitioning from delivering tuxedos to music, he honed his songwriting, leading to a career that includes collaborations and releases with Oh Boy Records.
HuDost, an Electric-Folk/Americana ensemble, blends wild, refined performances and humor. Their indie album hit #4 in Canada, won the Independent Music Award, and they've toured globally.