Grassland began their journey in late 2012. Beginning as a bluegrass duo, then soon after as a trio with a drummer, the pieces began to fall into place and Grassland String Band was born. A few years later, the band had grown into a multi-generational six-piece band that included members with backgrounds in classical organ, bass, jazz guitar, banjo and violin. This diversity created a jazz-folk-pop and bluegrass influenced, improvisational live performance style -a hybrid the group calls Amerigrass. Grassland is now a widely-recognized seven-piece band entering its 13th year with four albums and a fifth in the works. We owe our success to the wonderful support of Athens and are pleased to continue our support of Athfest Educates and its mission!