Sam Bush, born on April 13, 1952, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a pioneering mandolin player respected for his innovative contributions to the newgrass style, which melds traditional bluegrass with an infusion of rock and roll, jazz, and blues elements. His career began in the late 1960s as a teenager when he co-founded the progressive bluegrass group New Grass Revival. The band pushed the boundaries of bluegrass music, setting the stage for Bush to become one of the leading lights in American roots music.

Over the decades, Bush has made a significant mark as a solo artist, with a discography that showcases his virtuosity on the mandolin, fiddle, and guitar, as well as his skill as a vocalist and songwriter. His accolades include multiple Grammy Awards and the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist. Recent albums like "Storyman" and "Circles Around Me" exhibit a master craftsman at work, effortlessly blending genres while staying true to his bluegrass roots. His album "Radio John: Songs of John Hartford," a tribute to the late, great John Hartford, underscores Bush's respect for the traditions of folk and bluegrass music, even as he continues to evolve as an artist. Renowned for energetic live performances, Bush remains a defining figure in the world of progressive bluegrass and American roots music.

Genres

Bluegrass

Jam Band

Jamgrass

Mandolin

Progressive Bluegrass

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David Grisman

Tony Rice

Jerry Douglas

Chris Thile

Tim O'Brien

Del McCoury

Ricky Skaggs

Edgar Meyer

New Grass Revival

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Dan Tyminski

Latest Release

One of These Days

Cris Jacobs•

Sam Bush

Single - Released April 25, 2024