PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – JOHN REISCHMAN AND THE JAYBIRDS

John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. 

“. . .they can sing and play anything bluegrass or country. And do. They may make it sound easy (the really good ones do), but it isn’t.” – Frank Gutch Jr., No Depression

Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.

The powerful mandolinist and composer John Reischman is joined by Patrick Sauber (guitarist), Greg Spatz (fiddler), Trisha Gagnon (vocals/bass), and Nick Hornbuckle (banjo). Catch John Reischman & the Jaybirds at Strawberry on Thursday, May 22nd! Listen and learn more here.

Spring 2026

Strawberry Music Festival

Nevada County Fairgrounds
Grass Valley, CA

Fall 2025

Strawberry Music Festival
October 16th – 20th

Nevada County Fairgrounds,
Grass Valley, CA