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- Infamous Stringdusters. 225 votes. Undeniably innovative and endlessly talented, Infamous Stringdusters have become one of the most prominent forces in progressive bluegrass.
- Trampled By Turtles. 374 votes. Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, Trampled By Turtles burst onto the progressive bluegrass scene with their innovative and electrifying sound.
- Alison Krauss & Union Station. 249 votes. Few artists have impacted the progressive bluegrass world as profoundly as Alison Krauss and her exceptional band, Union Station.
- The SteelDrivers. 166 votes. Known for their soulful, bluesy take on bluegrass, The SteelDrivers have been captivating audiences since their formation in 2005.
Bluegrass is one of the most rigid music genres, one that steadfastly refuses to change its direction. Therefore, Progressive Bluegrass is viewed with skepticism at best, derision at worst, by some hardcore bluegrass fans. Progressive bluegrass expands the sonic palette of bluegrass either by adding elements of jazz, folk, country, and rock, or ...
The Sound of Progressive Bluegrass · Playlist · 278 songs · 1.5K likes.
Progressive Bluegrass distinguishes itself from pure Bluegrass by allowing many different influences far away from its Appalachian origins, adding elements o...
Progressive bluegrass expands the sonic palette of bluegrass either by adding elements of jazz, folk, country, and rock, or by amplifying the instruments. The subgenre developed in the late '60s, but it flourished in the '70s, when bands like the Dillards, Boone Creek, Country Gazette, and New Grass Revival began coming to the forefront of bluegrass and folk festivals.
Progressive bluegrass is a modern take on traditional bluegrass music, incorporating elements of folk, rock, and pop. It features intricate instrumental arrangements, tight vocal harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics that explore a range of themes from love and loss to social and political issues.
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