Bluegrass group Mountain Grass Unit brings contemporary sound to DC's 9:30 Club
The gist
The Washington Post reports Mountain Grass Unit is taking its contemporary bluegrass to the 9:30 Club.
The 20-somethings' rise reflects a wider bluegrass moment reaching arenas and pop.
How it unfolded
- Aug 8, 2026The IBMA announces its 2026 Bluegrass Music Awards nominees and honorees, with Billy Strings among the Entertainer of the Year nominees.
- Oct 23, 2026IBMA World of Bluegrass opens in Chattanooga with renowned musicians, showcases and live music.
- Nov 2, 2026Bluegrass band Nothin' Fancy releases "Somewhere Hidden out of Sight," the latest single from its forthcoming album Grass on the Barrelhead.
Key terms
- bluegrass
- A genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region, typically played on acoustic instruments.
- IBMA
- A trade association that promotes bluegrass music.
Source: Wikipedia