Newgrass music in the United States is the fastest growing music genre in the music festival scene. However, across the pond in Australia, Ireland, and the UK, Newgrass Music is even hotter. In these countries, people speak English like we do. And, when the play Newgrass, 9 times out of 10, they play American songs to their own style of Newgrass. And, they are producing some really good music. Below are some of the Newgrass Bands and festivals that are proving that Newgrass music is not limited to any culture or region.
The Newgrass Cutters
The musical quality of older musicians with the youthful enthusiasm that makes Newgrass Music so much fun. An undiscovered gem from the UK that the Newgrass world should know about.
The Morrisons
Really fun Australian Newgrass band. A definate crowd pleasing band. Playing Texas Eagle by Steve Earle
The Ramblin Roses
Australian Bluegrass Dead Cover Band
Mustered Courage
Australian Newgrass Band
From Yinnar, Australia, they are lifetime musicians who were introduced to bluegrass at a young age by their parent. They have made a name for themselves in both the Australian and American Newgrass scenes. High quality fun Newgrass.
NEWGRASS FESTIVALS ACROSS THE POND
OCT 31 - NOV 2
The Thornbury Theatre
Melbourne, Australia
Mustered Courage, The Morrisons, The Seals