Wonderful evening !
by Barbara on 11/11/25The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5I loved the band and the venue. Charleston music hall was really comfortable and easy!

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Greensky Bluegrass on Tour
It might not be out of line to call Greensky Bluegrass the Grateful Dead of the progressive bluegrass scene. Like the Dead, they combine several strands of American musical tradition into a sound that's best experienced in concert and leaves plenty of room for jamming, and, true to form, their live recordings are as enthusiastically received as their studio albums. In fact, members of the Dead have collaborated with Greensky at various points. And while their repertoire contains powerful original material, Greensky have also become known for transforming popular tunes from disparate genres into something all their own. Amid a batch of their own tunes, in concert they might tackle The Allman Brothers Band's "Ain't Wastin' Time No More," Prince's "1999" or Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." But whatever enters their set, and no matter the source, it ends up definitively Greensky.
Greensky Bluegrass in Concert
Kalamazoo, Michigan, is the birthplace of one of the most unique bands in progressive bluegrass. It was in 2009 that banjo player Michael Bont, mandolinist Paul Hoffman and guitarist Dave Bruzza formed the first incarnation of Greensky Bluegrass in Kalamazoo. By the time they released their debut album, Less Than Supper, in 2004, dobro man Al Bates and bass player Chris Carr had come aboard as well. Personnel changes have occurred since then, and while the original trio remains at the core of Greensky Bluegrass, they were eventually joined by bassist Mike Devol and dobro player Anders Beck in a lineup that has developed a musical language all its own. Naturally, that language draws most strongly from Greensky's bluegrass roots, but it also incorporates elements of rock, folk, jazz and more. Not only has the band long been a mainstay of the biggest bluegrass festivals, their knack for improvisational excursions has also earned them a place of honor on the jamband circuit. But then, Greensky's ability to engage a multitude of audiences has always been at the heart of the band's appeal. Previously, Greensky Bluegrass has sold out venues to capacity, like Tabernacle and House of Blues.
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I loved the band and the venue. Charleston music hall was really comfortable and easy!
The music was great, the event space was great but the large amount of floor space used for standing completely blocked the view for people in the seats. The event staff allowed standing in the aisles in the seating area. Enjoyment was diminished for those of us choosing to sit and I’m thinking that was also a safety concern.
Friday evening was the best! The venue was really cool, and the band was on fire. Loved all the people I met throughout the concert and people just had a great happy dancing vibe about them. I wasn’t sure when I first got into Charlotte, if it was going to be fun, but it was. The Fillmore is a great place to see a concert, and Greensky Bluegrass is a great concert to see.!
Too much jamming. I’d prefer to occasionally hear a song straight through. Each member of the band doesn’t need a solo every song. Great musicians. Also, there was virtually no interaction with the audience.
I've heard a few Greensky Bluegrass songs before the concert, but was expecting a typical mellow bluegrass scene, which I also would've probably enjoyed. However, a couple songs in, the bluegrass became psychadellic bluegrass rock, with a dazzling light show, as Paul Offett stomps the pad to make crazy sound effects with his mandolin! A simple 4-string bass carried such deep tone and bump throughout the outdoor arena, it was hard to believe all that sound could come from just 4 strings. Fantastic show, and would love to see them again!
I'm never let down by GSBG! Never miss a chance to see them, St Louis was no exception.
Crowd was into the show music was fabulous, Greensky keep us rocking the whole night.
How many bluegrass musicians does it take to replace a lightbulb. It doesn’t matter as long as they all get a turn. So how many bluegrass musicians does it take to cover Jimi Hendrix’s “Crosstown Traffic”? Same answer.
The bands we saw were great, but the facility and work crew needs improvements! They should have benches strategically placed around event center for people waiting to get in before concerts. One concession stand worker looked like he was high on something and got mouthy with my husband when he didn't leave a tip on our 2nd trip to buy something. The seats in the facility are very small and don't feel sturdy, some are even cracked. The facility is very strict. I had to pay for a clear bag and to get my purse held because it was an inch too big. The sound and all was pretty good and I would attend another event there, in the future.
Greensky and cover JJ Grey & Mofto wrtec2 great bands that were very different styles. Wonderful combo.