Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship - these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Sometimes, they undeniably snare people with the squad factor - folks see 4 grown adults in matching monochrome, and they get curious. The secret, according to Fog Holler, is simply that they write and play bluegrass in 2024, with similar intention but very different context from the genre’s originators. Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz. Described by two-time Grammy Award Winner Cathy Fink as “The next generation of the many shades of grass”,
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Deeply rooted in the Northwest Bluegrass scene, the Bluegrass Regulators have been a hard driving, tasteful force in music since 2010. After a few years of pursuing other endeavors, the group is back in full force with dynamic arrangements, skillful instrumentation, and rock solid harmonies. Members Jake Dewhirst and Luke Dewhirst each possess prestigious awards in their respective instrument categories. Josh Adkins and Martin Stevens can be recognized in many bluegrass configurations over the years including “True North” and “Midnight 45”. Molly Dewhirst completes the group with melodic harmonies and lead vocals that blend hard driving bluegrass with a tasteful, artistic flair. You don’t want to miss this captivating, tight knit group of elite musicians.
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Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival
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