The Grassifieds

The Grassifieds deliver family-friendly live performances of traditional bluegrass music with a dash of classic country and bluegrass gospel in the mix. We pride ourselves in our professionalism before, during, and after the show - we seek to make the jobs of the event planner, sound engineer, and even the audience as comfortable as possible by going above and beyond to communicate effectively. We can dial up the energy to whatever level is appropriate for the occasion - be it low-key background music, an opening act, or the main attraction. We can provide our own sound system and engineering if necessary for modest indoor or outdoor venues, or we can work with your sound system to provide a performance at the peak of its capability.

Here's what the 2023 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Greg Blake said about The Grassifieds' latest original single "Don't Tell Me You Lied":
“Bluegrass vocals and harmonies have their foundation in the similar, close tonal textures that families
singing together provided - especially, “brother duets”. Greg and Joel Barnett (of the band, The Grassifieds)
are more than adequately representing that tradition in the band’s new single (also written by Joel)! It’s a
spritely-moving tune that will get your foot to tappin’ … but it’s your ears that will really enjoy the vocal
blend that only “blood” can provide!” – Greg Blake

The Grassifieds were formed in 2006 in Walkertown, NC by a group of friends who shared a love of traditional bluegrass music. Brothers Greg and Joel Barnett "inherited" that love from their mother's side of the family, as their uncles performed in the pioneering band The Church Brothers and the Blue Ridge Ramblers in the late 1940's/early 1950's. Joined by Jim Grubbs, Pete Wright, Jerry Martin, and Amanda Hinds, The Grassifieds have performed all over the Carolinas, Virginia, and Alabama. Amanda has recently departed the band for extended maternity leave; she is replaced by veteran fiddler Franklin Nifong in 2023. The Grassifieds write and perform many original songs in the traditional style, in addition to covering old favorites. Their debut album "What We Are" spent significant time on the AirPlay Direct and The Bluegrass Jamboree album charts in 2020-21, and they are currently completing their second album for release in 2024. Their music may be found on all major streaming platforms.

The Grassifieds are typically a six-piece band with acoustic instruments: guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. We prefer individual microphones but can supplement your system if it has sufficient input capacity (48v phantom power required). When we provide our own sound system, we supply everything - all we require is 120V AC power. Lighting is generally provided by the venues we play, but we can support private outdoor events with our own lighting and band tent (shade) if necessary.