Bluegrass music is an acquired taste. But mix some Grateful Dead and Phish styling to it, you have something that’s a little bit more digestible: Jamgrass. That’s the best description of the band Yonder Mountain String Band.
The band was formed ten years ago in Colorado, out of the ashes of founders Dave Johnston and Jeff Austin’s band Bluegrassholes (which is a great name, by the way – mass appeal all over it). Since then, Yonder Mountain String Band has developed a loyal fan base, similar to the bands mentioned at the beginning of the story (though not quite as big, yet).
If you’d like to check out Yonder Mountain String Band at Warehouse Live this Saturday night, you’re in luck: We have a pair of tickets to give away. Just send us an e-mail with your name and phone number to contest (at) houstonist (dot) com. The contest ends tomorrow at noon and the winner will be notified soon after.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel
Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20
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