EPK
Genre: Bluegrass, Folk, Americana
Hometown: Taos, New Mexico
Members: Jacob Hagerty – mandolin and vocal,
Andy Yeomans – guitar and vocal,
Willie Hunton – dobro and vocal,
Matt Mallwitz – bass fiddle
Zephaniah Stringfield – archtop guitar and vocal
Members
A fast paced get em’ out on the dance floor string band. With music steeped in bluegrass, new grass and old time, with a rip-snortin’ approach to carefully crafted originals uniquely their own. The band has been pickin’ their way to the forefront of the New Mexico bluegrass scene with delightfully diverse and entertaining performances. Formed around late night jams at the prestigious Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival, they blur the lines between traditional bluegrass roots music and more contemporary styles. Performed with a raw intensity the lightning fast instrumentals will make your head spin and the dreamy waltzes will have you floating on the dance through the fog. The Boys combine the skills of New Mexico state Mandolin Champion Jacob Hagerty on mandolin and vocals, Andy Yeomans on acoustic guitar and vocals, Undertaker Uncle Willie Hunton on dobro, Matt Mallwitz on the bass fiddle, and singer songwriter extraordinaire Zephaniah Stringfield on the arch top Gretch and vocals. While all five are talented in their own right, FMB are definitely a case of the whole being greater than its parts. Quickly becoming one of the most exciting acts in the Southwest today the boys have performed alongside such acts as Tim O’brien Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Young Dubliner’s, The Jacob Joliff Band, Jon Stickley trio, Liver Down the River, and Kyle Tuttle band. Bringing that festival vibe to whatever venue they appear.
Old-Time Medley
Freightline Ships
New Year’s Eve at The Midland Hotel, Wilson December, 31
Palisade Bluegrass Bash – Palisade, CO April, 20