Sicard Hollow is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band who formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre. Heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, these young pickers bring new energy to a timeless style with a combination of fearless improvisation and instrumental prowess.
Nashville’s psychedelic punk-grass rockers, Sicard Hollow, grew up sick of any existing institution telling them who and what to be. Now, as they navigate adulthood, they’re equally tired of the music institutions telling them what their music should sound like—so they dunked it in patchouli and a skate-and-destroy ethos that brings an enduring sound into the modern age.
Before the band met in 2018, none of the members ever considered playing bluegrass. Matt Rennick (violin) was working on electronic music, Will Herrin (mandolin/vocals) was playing guitar in rock bands, and Alex King (guitar/vocals) was barely playing music at all. After a few jam sessions, the bluegrass just kind of happened. Since adding Parrish Gabriel (bass) in the Fall of 2019, the band has been on a journey of self discovery within the genre while challenging themselves to make it their own.
For more info : https://www.sicardhollow.com
DellaValla Duo
Formerly two-thirds of a spirited bluegrass trio led by their sister, Joseph and John DellaValla now take center stage as a duo while she hits the books at college. With quick picking and an unmistakable sibling synergy (and appearance!), the DellaValla boys carry the heart of their family’s sound with every show they play. Alongside their bluegrass roots, they explore jazz-inspired improvisation, heartfelt original tunes, and warm vocals that invite the crowd to sing along. Though the trio reunites when possible, the brothers’ duo is a full-fledged chapter of its own – a testament to their craft, versatility, and the joy of playing music that feels like home.
For more info : https://www.dellavallatrio.com
