Greensky Bluegrass turns string music upside-down

Dylan Langille

Newgrass

Since forming in Kalamazoo, Mich., circa 2000, progressive string quintet Greensky Bluegrass have quietly become a phenomenon on their own terms. From hosting custom festivals like Camp Greensky in Iceland to selling out three nights in a row at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, they’ve pushed the boundaries of a once traditional genre with moody songcraft, improvisatory showmanship and the support of a passionate fanbase. They will perform at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., on Nov. 1.

“We put our love, energy, and focus into what we appreciate about our music,” says mandolinist Paul Hoffman of their 2022 album “Stress Dreams.”

“We come together as a band in a way that’s organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other, too. We’re maturing together. I think we get more Greensky all of the time.” Read Tahoe Guide’s 2016 interview with Greensky Bluegrass at YourTahoeGuide.com. | caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe