Shadowgrass and Clay Street Unit

Shadowgrass, formed in 2014 in Elk Creek, VA by childhood friends Clay Russell, Luke Morris, and Kyser George, blends banjo, mandolin, and guitar in their bluegrass sound. Now featuring Madison Morris and Evan Campfield, the band is known for their seamless vocal harmonies and songwriting talent. Initially named for its "cool" factor, Shadowgrass gained a substantial social media following with their instrumental skills and unique style.

Clay Street Unit, from Denver, blends Newgrass and Appalachian country-folk into modern American roots music. Known for sharp songwriting, they include mandolinist Scottie Bolin, bassist Jack Kotarba, and singer/guitarist Sam Walker. Their debut EP *A Mighty Fine Evening* set them up as torchbearers of a fresh yet familiar sound.