Latest Press
10/16/2011
The Aspen Times
"Listen to "Handguns" beginning to end, and it's clear that Greensky Bluegrass is intent on pushing bluegrass boundaries out in numerous ways."
10/12/2011
Glide Magazine
"Greensky Bluegrass are hardly strictly newgrass…Glide had a chance to get some very personal and revealing insights from band members"
10/09/2011
Examiner
"Greensky Bluegrass is one of the most progressive contemporary bluegrass bands touring today. Rather than simply replicating the traditional style, Greensky combines folk harmonies, contemporary lyrics, and an up tempo beat to create their unique take on the genre."
10/04/2011
Listen Up Denver
“[Handguns] further solidifies them as musical pioneers with no fear when it comes to bending genres.”
10/03/2011
CyberGrass
“These songs are exciting as this new generation of string bands, based on bluegrass roots, explore new horizons in every direction.”
9/21/2011
U Weekly
“Greensky knows its roots and it can jam with the best of its scene”
9/07/2011
A.V. Club
"...patient musicianship and dusty four-part harmonies..."
8/4/2011
Jambands.com
"...have demonstrated their love for improvisation and musical styles other than bluegrass..."
7/28/2011
Las Vegas CityLife
"...some of the most authentic -- and stupid-fast -- bluegrass coming out of the Midwest..."
6/21/2011
North Coast Journal
"...these guys are more likely to cover a Pink Floyd song than a Bluegrass Boys tune..."
6/06/2011
Revue
"...The love child of a rootsy bluegrass quintet and a funky jam band..."
5/19/2011
IndyMojo.com
"...pleasant oddities such as the hippy mosh pit are only possible through the power of good music and happy vibes."
5/11/2011
NUVO
"It was as if the five-piece had wanted to first establish their musical foundation in bluegrass, and then say, 'Oh, by the way. We can melt your face, too."
3/22/2011
Examiner.com
"Their Americana jams are the stuff of legends..."
3/11/2011
Times-Standard
"Competition-winner Greensky Bluegrass at Humbrews Wednesday..."
2/24/2011
LA Beet
"This Weekend... Hepp Yourself To Some Bluegrass..."
01/09/2011
Tennessee Journalist
"...American, warming and deep, yet youthfully energetic..."
11/1/2010
Billings Gazette
"Greensky Bluegrass hits timeless targets with deadly accuracy while simultaneously veering off the tired and true highway.''
10/19/2010
Times-Standard
"Live performances are something Greensky Bluegrass takes much pride in."
10/14/2010
Flagstaff LIVE!
"...the music that Michigan-based quintet Greensky Bluegrass creates is anything but standard."
11/27/2009
Sing Out!
"They come off confident, if not slightly rough-hewn, and thoroughly enjoyable, as it is evident that they, too, are having fun."
10/15/2011
411mania
"the album is a collection of solid tracks that is a great representation of where Greensky Bluegass is going and why they're among the leaders of the newgrass movement."
10/11/2011
Headstash
"Greensky is known for their lengthy improvisational jams and extended suite-like songs as well as their vivacious live shows."
10/04/2011
Common Folk Music
"Some really astonishing playing"
10/03/2011
Rolling Stone
“Representing the genre for a whole new generation”
10/03/2011
Northern Express Weekly
"Star of the 2011 Festival Scene"
10/02/2011
JamBase
"Greensky Bluegrass molds a sound that is steep in traditional bluegrass but taking it to the next level with a psychedelic twist."
10/01/2011
The Marquee
“They will enter Colorado riding high, having just released their new studio album Handguns”
09/15/2011
The Columbus Dispatch
“The recorded work reveals that the band’s obvious chemistry is bolstered by complex melodies and layered vocals whose delicately entwined sum seems almost intrinsic.”
9/7/2011
MLive.com
"Award-winning blugrass group..."
8/3/2011
NPR Music
"The group uses traditional bluegrass instruments to craft original songs and sounds."
6/26/2011
Bluegrass LA
"I admire the traditional bluegrass concert, but how many bands can transform Prince's "When Doves Cry" into a joyous, twelve minutes of string-pickin' jam rock?"
6/13/2011
Charleston City Paper
"..one of the hardest-working jamgrass bands on the national circuit..."
6/1/2011
The 11th Annual Relix Festival Guide
"...an organic sound composed of insightful ballads, fast-paced techniques and jamming..."
5/19/2011
Denver Westword
"Greensky Bluegrass is a band best experienced live..."
4/29/2011
The Oakland Press
"Greensky Bluegrass embraces acceptance by Detroit music scene..."
3/16/2011
City Weekly
"...they are no slaves to a traditional sound..."
3/1/2011
The Marquee
"...straddling the line between traditional bluegrass and newgrass..."
2/21/2011
Las Vegas CityLife
"They’re sort of the DJ Screw of southern folk music..."
12/8/2010
MLive.com
"Kalamazoo's Greensky Bluegrass has made waves on the folk/bluegrass jam scene..."
10/22/2010
Mail Tribune
"...Greensky Bluegrass is known for its improvisational and exploratory jamming."
10/14/2010
The Durango Telegraph