Half-Grassed String Band
Featuring seasoned musicians, Half-Grassed combines the flavors of Merle, Johnny, Waylon, Willie, Doc, and The Allman Brothers, to create new versions of tunes you already know the words to…and some you don’t. Half-Grassed creates these new versions with close harmonies and fine musicianship, resulting in toe-tapping renditions, appreciated by young and old.
1 review
Megan R.
August 26, 2019The perfect group for our wedding reception. Beautiful music, fun to dance to, and so friendly and easy to work with. These guys are awesome!
Hired as: Americana Band, Bluegrass Band
Half Grass'd
Thank you for your kind words Megan. Your wedding was a wonderful event! Many happy wishes for you in the future!!!
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 180 minutes
Half Grass'd String Band can provide a complete Bose sound system that is able to cover large outdoor areas with great sound. We can also play "acoustic" with a small system for vocals. We play at the volume levels requested.
Audiences hear us perform many familiar songs, and often know the words to our tunes. We are family friendly, and do not play inappropriate material.
Our "stage presence" is low key...we do not all wear matching shirts :-)
Half-Grassed String Band
Featuring seasoned musicians, Half-Grassed combines the flavors of Merle, Johnny, Waylon, Willie, Doc, and The Allman Brothers, to create new versions of tunes you already know the words to…and some you don’t. Half-Grassed creates these new versions with close harmonies and fine musicianship, resulting in toe-tapping renditions, appreciated by young and old.
Bios
Half-Grassed combines the talents and varied musical backgrounds of the following individuals:
Scott Cronin: On bass guitar and vocals, Scott is a native of eastern Oregon, and has been playing actively with several well known bands, including Steve Bradley, Jim Mesi, Jon Koonce, and others. His bass playing is “solid as a rock”.
John Stocks: On guitar and vocals, John brings his wide array of experience and styles to the band with enthusiasm. You may have shopped at one of the music stores he has owned. He is one fine guitar player.
David Chalupsky: On banjo and vocals, David has to be one of the finest players in the region. Scruggs style…melodic style…David “has it down”.
John Keys: On Dobro, Mr. Keys plays with a solid and soulful sound. A veteran of numerous bands, John knows what sounds good, and brings it…”in spades”. For our own safety, we don’t let Mr. Keys sing.
Stevan Rogers: On mandolin and vocals, Stevan brings his many years of musicianship and experience to the band. A veteran of numerous bluegrass/country bands, and bluegrass festivals, Stevan has “the hang of it” on mandolin.
Half-Grassed is composed of experienced and talented musicians, creating a sound that is enjoyed by young and old, musicians and non-musicians alike.
We usually prefer to arrive at the venue about 90 minutes early. This allows us to do the system setup and get our sound check done. Our "teardown time" is usually about 60 minutes.
Half Grass'd has a complete sound system. We can provide 10x10 canopies for shelter if the event is outdoors.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Portland, OR
Example Setlist:
I Know You Rider ~ Grateful Dead ~ D
Wearin' A Hole ~ Steeldrivers ~ E
No Expectations ~ Glimmer Twins ~ A
Lonesome Whistle (I Heard That) ~ Hank Williams ~ E
End Is Not In Sight (Cowboy Song) ~ Amazing Rhythm Aces ~ G
Angel Island ~ Peter Rowan ~ Am
I'll Go Stepping Too ~ Flatt & Scruggs ~ Bb
Shake Sugaree ~ Elizabeth Cotton ~ E ~
Big Spike Hammer ~ Osbourne Bros. ~ B
White Freightliner Blues ~ Townse Van Zandt ~ A
Midnight Moonlight ~ Peter Rowan ~ A
Can't Find My Way Home ~ Blind Faith ~ D
I Still Miss Someone ~ Johnny Cash ~ G
I Ain't Broke, but I'm Badly Bent ~ H. Payne ~ A
Troubled Times ~ Drew Emmitt ~ D
Dim Lights, Thick Smoke ~ Joe Maphis ~ E
Hobo Song ~ Jack Bonus ~ A
Catfish John ~ Johnny Russell ~ D
No Place To Hide ~ Alison Krauss ~ C
Shame On the Moon ~ Rodney Crowell ~ G
Walking the Dog ~ Bill Monroe ~ B
East Virginia Blues #1 ~ Traditional ~ D
Far Away Eyes ~ Glimmer Twins ~ E
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere ~ G
It's All Over Now ~ Bobby Womack ~ D
Have You Ever Seen the Rain? ~ John Fogerty ~ E
Gentle On My Mind ~ John Hartford ~ D
Merle Haggard, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakum, Amazing Rhythm Aces...our musical influences are the culmination of many years experience performing.
Half Grass'd can provide all that we need.
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