Meadow Mountain is a Colorado-based bluegrass band whose sound is grounded in discipline, hard work, and a deep respect for the tradition. It may surprise some listeners that only a few years before the band’s formation, several of the core members were learning their first fiddle tunes.
With a foundation of focus and persistence, the members of Meadow Mountain set out to learn the traditional stylings of bluegrass, elements of which can be heard throughout their recordings. They honed their skills through intensive periods of performance, including roughly 80 sets of music in one month aboard a cruise ship. The band also hosted Denver’s only performance-focused bluegrass jam around a single condenser microphone. In 2017, Meadow Mountain won the RockyGrass Band Contest, a milestone that helped bring wider attention to their work.
Meadow Mountain has released three studio records to date: their eponymous debut Meadow Mountain, the follow-up Lost In The Noise!, and 2024’s June Nights, a seven-song record that balances their progressive tendencies with a traditional bluegrass sound. Alongside June Nights, the band released a series of live performance videos titled the "SkyTheory Sessions," capturing the energy and musicianship of their live shows.
Their debut record was produced by Infamous Stringdusters banjo player Chris Pandolfi and was released with regional and national press attention. As the band’s sound continued to develop, Meadow Mountain’s music has benefited from contributions by banjo players Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose and George Guthrie.
Today, Meadow Mountain’s music reflects a balance between tradition and exploration, with hard-driving arrangements and songs that draw inspiration from mountain landscapes, lived experience, and modern perspectives. When asked what kind of music they play, Meadow Mountain simply answers “bluegrass,” while being quick to add that it comes from Colorado, with love.