In the last 27 years, bluegrass music has rocketed to massive mainstream appeal, and Colorado’s Yonder Mountain String Band has been a driving force. Described as “a powerhouse quintet that can knock the door off its hinges at any function” (Americana UK), these progressive bluegrass pioneers blend high-energy acoustic brilliance with vibrant light shows in rock ‘n’ roll settings, earning them festival-favorite status and inspiring the next generation to think (and play) bigger.

With alternative, psychedelic, and improvisational music influences, Yonder Mountain String Band’s sound raises the question: with strings this fast and furious, who needs drums? Prepare for a foot-stomping, soul-soothing evening that will leave you feeling both grounded and alive.