More than a bluegrass cover band, The Grassifieds blend fresh, original bluegrass songs written in the traditional style with your favorite standards. The Grassifieds support their exceptional vocal harmonies with award-winning instrumental performances. We take pride in our professionalism.
7 reviews
Martin G.
April 15, 2026I originally did not book the Grassifieds because I did not want a country sound at the ceremony (though we like country music). I wanted spare, acoustic, easy classical themes, like Pachelbel's Canon or the Tchaikovsky's Pas de Deux from Nutcracker Ballet with absolutely no vocals - just instrumental music. Music that is gentle and easy and classy played with no amplification for an outdoor wedding. Jim Grub explained that he can do all those things with a great duo: Mandolin and violin. They were perfect. They had a good feel for what to play and when to play it. They are experienced at this. They even snuck in a few lovely country tunes that somehow fit perfectly with the effect I liked. Very classy. Everyone remarked how pleasant and gentle they sound, fitting the ceremony just as I had hoped. Jim Grub is very good at explaining what he can or can't provide and working with him was extraordinarily easy. I highly recommend them. Our weather cooperated. I worried that it might be a windy blustery day where they might not be heard, but even though the air was calm, it seemed they would work well in most conditions. We booked them for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Then, we hired a DJ who took over for the raucous dancing everyone wanted after the dinner and toasts. A perfect combination.
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Tony G.
October 11, 2025Contracted Grassified to provide background music for a low key 50 person family reunion. The band was prompt, courteous and professional. They were quite talented and their performance exceeded expectations. They delivered exactly as advertised and will definitely rebook them for future events.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Tanya F.
May 5, 2024These guys are awesome musicians and singers with an authentic bluegrass sound. They accommodated our setup and worked easily with the events of the evening. Love the stand up bass!!!!!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Matthew S.
January 14, 2024The Grassifieds provided us with a wonderful night of entertainment and music at our annual banquet. They were the perfect fit for what we wanted and everyone loved their music. I would highly recommend them for any event. We look forward to their music next year for our next banquet!!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
The Grassifieds
Thank you for having us perform for you, and for your kind review! We look forward to the next opportunity to entertain you. In the meantime, know that you are appreciated greatly!
Annette G.
December 18, 2023Jim Grubbs has been a broadcaster for The Bluegrass Jamboree for several years now. He always presents himself in a professional manner and is knowledgeable about the music he plays. His positive outlook has made him a wonderful asset to the team of broadcasters.
Hired as: Emcee
The Grassifieds
Thank you, Annette Grady! Those skills map directly to the role of emcee. In fact, I learned much of what I use in broadcasting by serving as emcee onstage with The Grassifieds over the past 18 years. Looking forward to continued service to your listeners on TheBluegrassJamboree.com .
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 50 - 150 minutes
The Grassifieds deliver family-friendly live performances of traditional bluegrass music with a dash of classic country and bluegrass gospel in the mix. We pride ourselves in our professionalism before, during, and after the show - we seek to make the jobs of the event planner, sound engineer, and even the audience as comfortable as possible by going above and beyond to communicate effectively. We can dial up the energy to whatever level is appropriate for the occasion - be it low-key background music, an opening act, or the main attraction. We can provide our own sound system and engineering if necessary for modest indoor or outdoor venues, or we can work with your sound system to provide a performance at the peak of its capability.
Here's what the 2023 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Greg Blake said about The Grassifieds' latest original single "Don't Tell Me You Lied":
“Bluegrass vocals and harmonies have their foundation in the similar, close tonal textures that families
singing together provided - especially, “brother duets”. Greg and Joel Barnett (of the band, The Grassifieds)
are more than adequately representing that tradition in the band’s new single (also written by Joel)! It’s a
spritely-moving tune that will get your foot to tappin’ … but it’s your ears that will really enjoy the vocal
blend that only “blood” can provide!” – Greg Blake
The Grassifieds were formed in 2006 in Walkertown, NC by a group of friends who shared a love of traditional bluegrass music. Brothers Greg and Joel Barnett "inherited" that love from their mother's side of the family, as their uncles performed in the pioneering band The Church Brothers and the Blue Ridge Ramblers in the late 1940's/early 1950's. Joined by Jim Grubbs, Pete Wright, Jerry Martin, and Amanda Hinds, The Grassifieds have performed all over the Carolinas, Virginia, and Alabama. Amanda has recently departed the band for extended maternity leave; she is replaced by veteran fiddler Franklin Nifong in 2023. The Grassifieds write and perform many original songs in the traditional style, in addition to covering old favorites. Their debut album "What We Are" spent significant time on the AirPlay Direct and The Bluegrass Jamboree album charts in 2020-21, and they are currently completing their second album for release in 2024. Their music may be found on all major streaming platforms.
The Grassifieds are typically a six-piece band with acoustic instruments: guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. We prefer individual microphones but can supplement your system if it has sufficient input capacity (48v phantom power required). When we provide our own sound system, we supply everything - all we require is 120V AC power. Lighting is generally provided by the venues we play, but we can support private outdoor events with our own lighting and band tent (shade) if necessary.
Covers (only a small subset - we keep around 100 songs ready at any given time):
Footprints in the Snow
Memories Cover Everything I Own
Carolina Mountain Home
Cold Wind
The Old Home
My Little Home in Tennessee
He Rode All the Way to Texas
Originals (adding new ones almost weekly):
My Dad and Shrev Malone
What I Am
We Are On Our Way
When I Come Walking In
Don't Tell Me You Lied
Classic Country Medley (compilation of 5 classic covers from George Strait, George Jones, etc.)
The Church Brothers and the Blue Ridge Ramblers
Johnson Mountain Boys
Stanley Brothers
Bill Monroe
Del McCoury Band
Lonesome River Band
Bluegrass Band
