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
Hailed by Pitchfork as one of the “most exciting and skillful storytellers” working today, Jaime Wyatt is the kind of generational talent whose raw, honest lyricism is matched only by the power of her huge, unmistakable voice. Wyatt first began turning heads with her breakout 2017 debut, Felony Blues, which chronicled her now much-publicized battle … Continued
New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. “My People,” the band’s second Grammy-nominated record after the 2018 album “Spyboy,” feels like pure joy, a distillation of generations of New Orleans expression. But it also never fails to remind us how hard-won that joy was and … Continued
NEW TO 2025: We’re thrilled to bring the FreshGrass Awards Band category to the 2025 FreshGrass | Bentonville at the Momentary! 5 finalists will perform in front of an esteemed panel of judges during the festival for cash prizes and a trip to Nashville to record at Compass Records. Stay tuned for more info. The … Continued
We’re thrilled to present brand new music created exclusively for this FreshGrass Commission World Premiere from Willi Carlisle! For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing. And by singing together, he believes we can begin to reckon with the inevitability of human suffering and grow in love. On his latest album, Critterland, Carlisle invites audiences to … Continued
