Tallgrass is an American musical trio from
Fort Collins
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. The band is composed of two brothers, drummer Adam and bassist Austin Morford and their longtime friend, guitarist and banjoist Matt Skinner. Their music is a mixture of gospel, bluegrass and folk.
History
Tallgrass was formed in May 2011 and has released two full albums. The band performs nationally and has played festivals including Snowmass Mammoth Fest and the
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
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In 2012 Tallgrass performed before a speech delivered by
President Barack Obama
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In 2014 the band performed a concert in their home town of Iowa City.
Albums
Their debut album, ''God, Sin, Whiskey, and Women'' was released in the summer of 2012.
["CD Review - Tallgrass, "God, Sin, Whiskey and Women"]
''No Depression'', by Todd Partridge April 26, 2013 The album is a mixture of old-timey and contemporary sounds with three-part harmonies.
''Better Than Medicine'' is the group's second album. The album mixes a little bluegrass and three-part harmonies with pop.
[The Marque]
"Tallgrass ‘Better Than Medicine’"
''Marquee Magazine'' on April 1, 2014.
Members
Adam Morford - Drums, piano, vocals
Austin Morford - Bass, guitar, vocals
Matt Skinner - Guitar, banjo, bass, harmonica, vocals, chair
References
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External links
*Band website
American bluegrass music groups