Chicken Wire Empire

From Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Formed in 2016 by Jordan Kroger (bass), Ernest Brusubardis IV (fiddle) Jon Peik (banjo), Ryan Ogburn (mandolin) Greg Brundage (guitar).
2016, released their self-titled debut album, Chicken Wire Empire (no label).
2018, released their second album, What Moves Mountains (no label).
2019, embarked on their first international tour, playing shows in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
2021, Carter Shilts joins on mandolin.
2021, Starr Moss joins on guitar.
2022, released Fresh Pickles album (no label) with Chris Castino, featuring collaborations with Sam Bush, Peter Rowan, Tim O’Brien, Andy Hall, Vince Herman, Keller Williams, and Nick Forster.
2022, released Verry Garcia EP (no label), covering four Grateful Dead songs.
2022, released Disarm single (no label) and music video, covering The Smashing Pumpkins.
2025, released Fiddle and Song single (no label) featuring Jerry Douglas on dobro.
2025, Released Growing Pains album (no label).
2025 lineup: Jordan Kroger (bass), Ernest Brusubardis IV (fiddle) Jon Peik (banjo), Carter Shilts (mandolin) Starr Moss (guitar).