The world-class musicians in Big Richard — Bonnie Sims (mandolin, guitar) , Joy Adams (cello), Hazel Royer (bass, guitar), and Eve Panning (fiddle) — initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to the one-off like it had been together for years, bursting with jaw-dropping virtuosity, playfully irreverent stage banter, stunning four-part harmony, imaginative arrangements, a refreshingly eclectic repertoire, and a healthy dose of lady rage.
“Their wealth of experience across musical genres – bluegrass, country, jazz, classical, rock, and beyond – opened the door for writing, recording, and performing music that pushes beyond parameters while remaining firmly planted in tradition.” — Alison Richter, The Bluegrass Situation
Quickly things morphed into something way bigger than a one-and-done appearance for the Colorado-based, neo-acoustic supergroup. The sellout club shows and the confirmed festival dates across America drastically changed its members’ lives. Now, Big Richard is poised to penetrate the Americana music world and beyond. To date, the quartet has issued 3 singles, the “Live from Telluride” album, and their debut studio album, “Girl Dinner” arrived in January of this year.
Please join us in welcoming back Big Richard to the Strawberry Main Stage on Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 pm. Listen and learn more here!
