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 2025

Strawberry Music Festival
May 21st – 26th

Nevada County Fairgrounds
Grass Valley, CA

Fall 2025

Strawberry Music Festival
October 16th – 20th

Nevada County Fairgrounds,
Grass Valley, CA