The first single off our next record is out now! Co-written with Phil Barker from Town Mountain and written in one day just a mile or two from its namesake – we love this song and the story woven within. This is the first single off a full length album tracked in 2020 at Echo Mountain Studios. Listen and purchase...
Read MoreThe Saylor Brothers are set to open for the Jon Stickley Trio Saturday March 4 at Salvage Station in Asheville. Formed out of the John Hartford Jam which was hosted by the Saylor Brothers from 2014-2020 in Asheville, Saylor Brothers is a jamgrass project fronted by Ben & Will Saylor, with Greg Stiglets on bass. The group leans heavier on the grass/jam genre even than Brushfire, with a deep...
Read MoreOur fourth album has finally made its way onto wax. Pressed in our hometown by Citizen Vinyl in the same building where Bill Monroe once held a radio residency on WNCW. 13 songs 53 min. Featuring guest appearances by Simon Thomas George, Matt Williams, Lyndsay Pruet, James Schlender, Mark Schimick, and Cynthia McDermott. Cover art Simon Thomas George with design by Jay...
Read MoreBrushfire Stankgrass rises again. The band has a lot to share in 2020, starting with a double album release show at the Grey Eagle on May 24. The older of those two albums, “The Rich Cache” is just that, a collection of buried tunes that the band has performed on stages great and small for over a decade, and finally, lovingly, self produced into a full length album. ...
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce a few select dates this spring: April 1 at Noli Fest at the Nolichucky Gorge Campground, and Friday May 5 at The French Broad River Festival! In addition, we will be at Spring Creek Tavern in Hot Springs on St Patty’s Day. More dates are likely to be added this summer. Come find us in the mountains and by the...
Read MoreIt is our distinct pleasure to once again headline one of our favorite festivals, Livestock VIII, on Friday September 23rd. Held in a holler in Fairview, NC just a stones throw from where Ben and Will grew up, you’re not going to catch a more fun, intimate mountain holler hoedown setting to see Brushfire play this year. Weekend tickets are only $35 and available here. Ben recently...
Read MoreOver the years, Brushfire has had the opportunity to play many amazing 4th of July shows. For several years running, the band had the pleasure of headling Asheville’s festivities, playing in front of thousands in their home town preceding the fireworks. This independence day, BFSG is pleased to team with Younger Brother Promotions to bring the heat to The Works street festival on...
Read MoreThe 2016 John Hartford Memorial Festival is set to include Brushfire Stankgrass. Get your tickets now! www.JohnHartfordMemFest.com
Read MoreOur third studio album is near completion. Please stay tuned as we put the finishing touches on with synthesizers and strings. Due early...
Read MoreBrushfire Stankgrass spreads the Stank throughout the southeastern US this spring!!
Read MoreWe are very pleased to announce we will be appearing at this year’s North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival on May 8-9 in Rural Hill, NC. The line-up for this festival is incredible both in terms of music and beer! This will be our second appearance and we can’t wait to get back. More information can be found at their website:...
Read MoreIts no secret that the members of Brushfire Stankgrass have a special affinity for the music of the late/great John Hartford. In an effort to further explore and celebrate this music we’ve formed a side project called the Aereo-plain String Band dedicated to celebrating and exploring the music of John Hartford. Currently you can catch the Aereo-plane String Band every Wednesday night at...
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