Bluegrass Express

BLUEGRASS EXPRESS

  • From Illinois.
  • Formed in 1980 by Gary and Greg Underwood (guitar and bass, father and son, respectively). Later Greg’s son Jacob joined the band on banjo, making Bluegrass Express a unique “three-generations bluegrass band.”
  • Andy Hatfield (mandolin) won first place in the 2013 National Mandolin Championship. He won the Guitar Championship in 2011.
  • Jacob is also a multi-instrumentalist. He has won championships on mandolin, fiddle and guitar in a variety of competitions.
  • 2014, released their 8th album “In Our Own Words” (no label).
  • 2016, released “Answer to My Prayer” album (no label).
  • 2024, released “Tribute to Jim and Jesse” album (Plum River).