Recommend to me some "listening" bluegrass...

[Bikewer]

I’ve become quite fond of a lot of the more “outside” or “bluegrass influenced” material these days.
Chris Thiele and Nickle Creek and various incarnations...

Sam Bush...Who plays around with the traditional and the new... And has for many years.

Tim O’Brian... Has some great tunes.

Jerry Douglas, the dobro master, has a lot of cutting-edge stuff...

David Grisman still records a wide variety of acoustic material.

And so on. I still like a lot of the traditional stuff

[Shades of Blue]

Lots of good listening ideas here! Can't wait to try some of your suggestions out this weekend!

[backdoc]

WOW! I almost didn't click on that Billy Strings video because..well...who wears pink glasses to play bluegrass?

That is some unique and amazing bluegrass picking. Now I'm sat here listening to his album on Amazon Music. That is one very talented player.

[Mortimor]

Originally Posted by BFD

Most serious bluegrass talent, including 'modern' will have a presence in one or more of these outlets. The lists posted by CU4Life7 & L20A certainly contain a number of these artists as do some other posts. I'd also include:
Darren & Brooke Aldridge
Kenny & Amanda Smith
The O'Connor Band
Dailey & Vincent
Lonely Heartstring Band
Steve Martin/Steep Canyon Rangers
Balsam Range
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Lonesome River Band
Michael Cleveland/Flamekeeper
Mountain Faith
Kristen Scott Benson
Alison Brown
Ricky Wasson
Sierra Hull
Sam Bush
Jacob Jolliff
Josh Williams
Becky Buller
Clay Jones
Jeff Autry
Tyler Grant

I just discovered Becky Buller today. I really enjoy this song:

[BoneDigger]

Don't overlook the Steeldriver's, especially the older stuff. Absolutely great playing and singing. I tend to like groups that break the mold a bit rather than playing the same old bluegrass songs over and over again. Crooked Still is another group to listen to.

[jtwine]

Jerry Douglas and an all star group cover the Flatt and Scruggs songs in a very entertaining show. The Earls of Leicester is name of group to google. Enjoy!!

[SpruceTop]

Blue Highway with Tim Stafford
Billy Strings
Molly Tuttle
Darin & Brooke Aldridge

[J Patrick]

....check out Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen...crazy good...

[drive-south]

I'll add a couple of my favorites. Tim Obrien, John Cowan, Chris Hillman, Darrel Scott, Bela Fleck/Abagail Washburn, Sam Bush. I'll also suggest to check out the Trans Atlantic Sessions on Youtube. Incredible sessions including top performers from both sides of the Atlantic.

[samthinguy]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

Can anyone recommend any "listening" bluegrass. What I mean by that is some modern bluegrass that is fun to listen to? I'll be the first to admit that I LOVE playing bluegrass, but it isn't the most fun or interesting thing to listen to sometimes.

So, are there any bands or solo artists out there with some more modern twists perhaps? Billy Strings and Chris Eldridge with Julian Lage come to mind, but just curious if there are others.

PS: This is not meant to be offensive to anyone who has bluegrass running through their veins. I love playing it, just not so much listening to it.

Chris eldridges other bands! The Punch Brothers! He also played in the infamous string dusters i believe. Ive basically followed any and everything that the members of Nickel Creek have done after they broke up and all of it has been fantastic.

Follow “Live from Here” on npr. Chris thile hosts and basically brings in a ton of great acts

[samthinguy]

I firgot to mention a couple others. Mipso and mandolin orange. Enjoy!

[Flyingtigre]

Don't overlook Doyle Lawson, he does some wonderful gospel.

[cmd612]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

. . . fun or interesting . . .

[Frogstar]

I first became aware of Iron Horse through their album of Metallica covers, quite a while ago (2004 maybe?)

[varmonter]

Maybe i missed it but i don't think anyone
mentioned
Russell moore and third tyme out.