Newgrass Events This Week in Los Angeles

About Newgrass

Newgrass emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a progressive evolution of traditional bluegrass, spearheaded by artists like Sam Bush and the band New Grass Revival. It retains the acoustic core of bluegrass-utilizing mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar-but incorporates unconventional elements such as drums, electric bass, and extensive jazz-inflected improvisation. The genre is characterized by complex syncopation, high-tempo virtuosity, and a rhythmic fluidity that bridges the gap between Appalachian folk roots and contemporary jam band aesthetics. Semantically, it serves as the sophisticated, experimental sibling to traditional bluegrass, prioritizing creative exploration and cross-genre fusion over strict adherence to the foundational Bill Monroe stylistic canon.

Also known as: Progressive Bluegrass

Newgrass events in Los Angeles this week - FAQ

What Newgrass events are in Los Angeles this week?

Mood tracks all Newgrass events in Los Angeles this week - upcoming concerts, club nights, and shows. The calendar is updated daily. Each listing includes venue, lineup, and a direct ticket link. Browse the full weekly Newgrass schedule in Los Angeles above.

Where can I find Newgrass in Los Angeles this week?

Newgrass emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a progressive evolution of traditional bluegrass, spearheaded by artists like Sam Bush and the band New Grass Revival. Find every Newgrass venue and event in Los Angeles this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.

What is Newgrass music?

Newgrass emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a progressive evolution of traditional bluegrass, spearheaded by artists like Sam Bush and the band New Grass Revival. It retains the acoustic core of bluegrass-utilizing mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar-but incorporates unconventional elements such as drums, electric bass, and extensive jazz-inflected improvisation. The genre is characterized by complex syncopation, high-tempo virtuosity, and a rhythmic fluidity that bridges the …