The Mountain Grass Unit consists of three Birmingham pickers, Drury Anderson (mandolin and vocals), Luke Black (acoustic guitar and banjo), and Sam Wilson (upright bass). The Mountain Grass Unit has played music festivals, private functions and multiple music venues, playing bluegrass tunes and adding a bluegrass touch to country, jazz, funk, rock, and even metal. With the addition of Luke Black and Sam Wilson on harmonies, The Mountain Grass Unit has established the firm foundation to take on not only the vocal harmonies of traditional bluegrass tunes, but also the freedom to adapt songs from various genres to an all-acoustic format. Aside from their original songs, all three are equally comfortable restyling a Tony Rice number, a classic Grateful Dead tune, or covering contemporary acoustic masters like Billy Strings. The youthful exuberance and energy they bring to the stage is always remarkable.  Their competency at what they do was best described by Birmingham music promoter Steve Masterson when the boys performed at his Acoustic Café festival: “They don’t just play good for their age, they play good. Period”.  Sam, Luke, and Drury are excited to share with their audiences this new and exciting musical chapter.

Sparkle Shark Stringband circles the Seattle waters, performing a glittery fusion of bluegrass, pop/rock, and dance music. Their sparkly attire, unique musical arrangements, and dazzling original songs are brought to life through their vibrant live shows. Each shark showcases their distinctive vocal stylings by sharing the lead role, and the trio creates a harmonious union of sound when they ring together. The band draws influence from many artists including Lady Gaga, Elton John, The Stanley Brothers, Billy Strings, Gillian Welch, Demi Lovato, Dolly Parton, Rhiannon Giddens, Chris Stapleton, and many more.