- From Custer Park, 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.
- 1985, signed with Atteiram Records and recorded several albums on that label.
- 2014, released “In Our Own Words” album (no label).
- 2016, released “Answer to My Prayer” album (no label).
- 2024, released “Tribute to Jim and Jesse” album (Plum River).
Bluegrass Express
