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Dirty Grass Players

Baltimore-born and bluegrass-bred, The Dirty Grass Players have established themselves as a national touring band with one toe-tappin’ foot in traditional bluegrass while pushing boundaries towards progressive jam-grass. They have the flawless technique of the craft of fast pickin’, and combine that with fearless creativity that leaves the audience astounded.

Comprised of Connor Murray on Bass, Alex Berman on Banjo, Ben Kolakowski with the guitar, and Ryan Rogers on mandolin, this four piece is successfully bringing their growing fanbase a down & dirty performance. Their ability to seamlessly transition from down-home bluegrass to spirited improvisation makes each performance unique. Throw in some Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Hot Rize, and you’ll quickly understand what they mean by ‘dirty grass’.

Their inaugural self-titled album was released around the same time they won the 2017 Charm City Bluegrass & Folk Festival Band Competition. For the next few years, they successfully toured the Mid-Atlantic with festival and headline appearances all over the East Coast and support slots for the likes of the Travelin’ McCoury’s, Cabinet, and their hometown hero Cris Jacobs. In 2019, amid a busy touring schedule, they released their 2nd studio album, “Beneath the Woodpile”. Put together with alluring melodies, the band presents a sound precisely at the crossroads of traditional and progressive bluegrass. 

The pandemic crashed their world – as it did  most musicians. But the Dirty Grass Players made the most of it, and got to writing and recording. Now, with a tour schedule of over 120 dates in 2022, they’re getting ready to release their 3rd studio album, produced by Cody Kilby (the Travelin’ McCoury’s). They’re making their way across the country with many festival dates along the way, so catch them where you can and let’s get dirty! 

Pappy

Patrick “Pappy” Biondo hails from Cleveland, OH. Now resided in Hinesburg, VT. Prior to Cabinet he was in a garage indi band named “The Zeeks” with Cabinet being his first touring band in 2006. He has helped the band progress throughout the years with his instrumental/songwriting efforts for over 12 years. When not performing with Cabinet you can find him leading or contributing to acts such as Gatos Blancos, Kick & Banjo, Owl & Crow, and An Appreciation of JJ. Cale. His solo efforts are also in effect as Pappy with a bluegrass EP release in 2019. He has a studio in Burlington VT where he contributes to the local art/music scene and mostly plays with organic sounds creating experimental and dominently instrumental music under the name Kingzeek. In March of 2020 he co founded Astrology Days Records with John Morgan Kimock. He also spends his free time making stained glass art and painting/illustrating from his home.