Sam Bush

Who Sam Bush is

The father of newgrass — five decades of mandolin revolution and still the most joyful player on any stage.

bluegrassnewgrass

Sounds like Sam Bush

Also compared to Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas.

Artists who sound like Sam Bush

The Jerry Douglas BandPeter Rowan

Also on these bills

The Infamous StringdustersAlison Krauss & Union StationMolly TuttleRailroad EarthThe Jerry Douglas BandSteep Canyon RangersPeter RowanJim LauderdaleOld Crow Medicine ShowBlackberry SmokeCharles Wesley GodwinJoy Oladokun

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Past appearances

• MerleFest 2026 lineup →

  April 23–26, 2026 · Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC

  Top billing