Paul Hoffman - mandolin , lead vox"The soul of Greensky has always rested within its ability to create rich, folksy tunes with poetic, biographical lyrics." - Dickson Mercer
Winners of the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, Michigan's own Greensky Bluegrass is earning recognition nationwide as a growing force in acoustic roots music...
Performing at festivals, theaters, clubs and listening rooms all over the US, their rare traditional sound is piquing the interests of not only bluegrass enthusiasts, but lovers of music of all genres. It is their unique "fusion of tradition and enthusiasm for improvisation" that has come to define the band's creative and tangible compositional style.
Formed in the fall of 2000 by Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin), Greensky has undergone a musical evolution as unique as the music it has produced. As newcomers to the bluegrass scene, the three sought to define themselves within the framework of their bluegrass favorites while establishing a voice of their own, drawing upon an array of influences and varied musical backgrounds. This voice first became evident in their May 2004 release of Less than Supper, recorded with bassist Chris Carr and dobro player Al Bates. In the fall of the same year, Greensky Bluegrass welcomed bassist Michael Devol, and in the summer of 2006 released their second studio album, Tuesday Letter. This album, produced by Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth, has proven a milestone in the quartet's growth as musicians and increasing exposure to a thriving national community. On December 31st of 2007 Greensky Bluegrass added Anders Beck (dobro) to the line up to. His playing is adding great depth to their existing material, and opening many doors to new songs. The new quintet will be recording a studio album in the late spring of 2008.
"...every great album starts with great songs and this record is no exception. Songs of hope, truth, loss, and love of family and friends are all here. Songs that will make you laugh, dance and think. And songs of grace." -Tim Carbone
Live performance is central to Greensky Bluegrass' presence in today's eclectic acoustic scene. Touring extensively since 2005, Greensky has developed great versatility in the performance arena, earning audiences nationwide, from all walks of life. The mixing of original compositions with traditional bluegrass numbers gives the band a broad spectrum in which to display their driving technical chops, vocal abilities, and lyrical insight. A spirit of improvisation remains evident in live shows, which contributes to an ever-growing population of returning fans and avid show traders. On-stage collaborations have paired the boys with Railroad Earth, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, and Steppin' in It. The band has also shared bills with influential acts including Ralph Stanley, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, Yonder Mountain String Band, Sam Bush Band, John Mayer, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Keller Williams, Hot Buttered Rum, Vince Herman, The Mammals, The Hackensaw Boys, The Avett Brothers, Darrell Scott, King Wilkie, David Grisman Quintet and more.
The latest Greensky release, "Five Interstates" is now available! Produced once again by Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth, and featuring newest member Anders Beck, this is a great compilation of tunes. Drop on by our website at Greensky Bluegrass , scoot around back to the store, and pick up a copy or two.
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See y'all down the road!!!!!!!!!
Great show last nite in Felton Ca. loved the floydgrass stuff! Fun to see you again, and to have my wife experience your music "live and in person", where it speaks it's truest. Be Well
With all my heart and soul I'm aching for the possiblitily of getting over to Santa Cruz on Tuesday with hopes of hearing you sing 'Tied Down' (among all your other awesome music). I grew up and lived in Montague, MI (the tiny lil town right next to tiny lil Rothbury) until almost six years ago when I packed everything I owned in my little camry, said goodbye to everyone and everything I had ever known, and took off to live in California. When I first heard that song I could swear it was written just for me. So anyway, now I'm here in Modesto which is just under 2 hours from Santa Cruz...but I don't exactly have a reliable car to get me outta the valley so I'm really gonna try to work some people over and convince them they need a Greensky Bluegrass experience. I am so homesick lately and the only thing I know for sure is that finally seeing you guys in person on Tuesday is my only chance to remedy that for now. Just one night of some amazing genuine music from back home might be enough to hold me over til I get back there to visit in October...by then it'll be almost two years since I've been home... So yeah, you can imagine how much I miss Michigan... So if I get something worked out, with a little luck, I'll see you guys in Santa Cruz!
Thanks for the awesome shows in Telluride. Just when I thought it couldn't get better it did. You guys never cease to amaze me. Can't wait for the rest of the Colorado shows this summer!!!
It is always great to see you guys. Wicked good shows as usual in Telluride. Can't wait for the rest of the Colorado shows this summer!! Seriously love that there are so many!!!
Finally after at least a year of trying to catch one of your shows I ended up at the Fox Theatre tonight. Awesome show!!! Will definitely not wait so long next time to come hear you guys!
yee haw! so glad to see your comin' back to seattle/portland. we are stoked! better put my dancin shoes on..... we are gonna try to make it to idaho too! yipee do da day
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