Not a fixed band. A handpicked lineup of the finest young acoustic musicians in the game, assembled fresh for every show.
The Sam Grisman Project is built on a simple idea: every show should be its own moment. Rather than a locked-in roster, SGP draws from a deep pool of world-class players across guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, cello, and dobro. Sam handpicks each lineup to fit the venue, the vibe, and the repertoire. The result is something that feels different every night, yet always rooted in the tradition of Dawg music, the Garcia/Grisman sessions, and the endless art of picking among friends.
Versatile flatpicker and one of the most frequent SGP collaborators on the road
Nashville singer-songwriter blending vintage country and cosmic folk sensibilities
Fluid acoustic guitarist with deep roots in bluegrass and progressive picking
Dynamic flatpicker and rhythm player with a powerful stage presence
Brooklyn-based guitarist and vocalist celebrated for his folk and traditional work
Genre-bending mandolinist pushing the instrument into jazz, funk, and beyond
Award-winning mandolinist and educator known for precision and musicality
Veteran mandolinist with decades of experience spanning bluegrass, classical, and jazz
Rising young mandolinist with a warm tone and inventive improvisational voice
Nashville fiddler blending Americana, folk, and cinematic textures with lyrical bowing
Boundary-pushing fiddler known for fearless improvisation and genre-crossing collaborations
DC-raised fiddler rooted in old-time and contest-style playing with fiery technique
Singer-songwriter and fiddler weaving folk, bluegrass, and indie into her own voice
Clawhammer virtuoso bridging old-time tradition with modern acoustic sensibilities
Genre-defying cellist bringing classical chops and raw energy to the acoustic stage
Resonator guitar specialist adding rich slide textures and harmonic depth
Nashville session fiddler with credits spanning country, bluegrass, and Americana
