The Pickpockets

Bluegrass/newgrass/jamgrasss…all of these genres are on fire lately as a number of young bands have electrified the nationwide scene of ever-growing string band lovers. The Pickpockets are one of the latest sensations to stake its claim on the forefront of this progressive movement. Sprouting like a mystical tree directly from the Great Salt Lake of their native Salt Lake City, they draw inspiration from the deepest roots of bluegrass. Embodying the ying/yang of the old and the new, they are intent on sprouting new limbs from which the fans can swing on.

The quartet take you into a multi-layered soundscape of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and gripping solos. Committed to fostering an expansive repertoire and ever-growing sound, they continue to immerse audiences around the U.S. in new acoustic styles and unforgettable grooves. Picking ferociously on traditional instruments and setting course toward futuristic horizons, The Pickpockets see a limitless trajectory of where bluegrass can go.