Bearfoot July 22, 2011

Bluegrass music from Alaska may sound like a bit of a non sequitur, but Telluride Band Contest winner Bearfoot is proving that the two aren't as unrelated as you might think. Airy Northern ballads are tempered by back-alley Southern blues, while jazz stomp meets Appalachian breakdown, the whole fused with a signature sexy bluegrass passion. Boasting five distinctive lead voices, the group showcases a remarkable breadth of rich, original songs. Their arrangements soar with smoky, spacious lyricism.