With Billy Strings tearing up stadiums, bluegrass is undeniably experiencing a renaissance. And there are few bluegrass bands in New York right now on a hotter streak than Dirty Blanket. The Canandaigua-based act sold out their fifth-straight concert on New Years Eve, ringing in 2024 with a rowdy crowd at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester.
The band’s seamless blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, coupled with high-energy picking, had the audience jumping and shouting. The intimate venue provided the perfect setting for their energy, creating an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
Dirty Blanket is a five-piece consisting of Joel Fedkiw on banjo, Max Flansburg on lead guitar, Richie Colf on
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