Marsden

We're delighted to announce that the hugely exciting and entertaining Gangstagrass are coming to Marsden! This acclaimed American quintet performs a fusion of bluegrass and hip-hop that will have you tapping your feet (or up on your feet dancing - this event will be part seated and part standing). Gangstagrass have released five acclaimed studio albums to date and also received widespread recognition for their song Long Hard Times To Come, which was used as a theme tune for six seasons of the hit TV series Justified, and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2010. The band has been touring internationally for a number of years, blowing minds from SXSW to Glastonbury, with a live stage act taking full advantage of the improvisational aspects of both hip-hop and bluegrass. In 2021 Gangstagrass auditioned for a place on the 16th season of America's Got Talent, and received four yeses from the judges - taking their message of togetherness and their quintessentially American music to a huge TV audience in the USA and beyond, on the way to becoming quarter-finalists. With two emcees, R-Son and Dolio The Sleuth, trading verses, as well as outstanding musicianship from Dan Whitener on banjo, Brian Farrow on fiddle and Rench on guitar (plus three and four part harmony vocals), Gangstagrass have garnered a reputation among fans on both sides of the Atlantic for their exciting, dynamic and entertaining live show. ?A daring blend of innovative modern swagger and classic Americana cool which dares listeners not to come along for the ride.? - Hear Hear Music For more information visit truenorthmusic.co.uk This event is part of True North Music's 2023-24 live music series, supported by National Lottery Project Grants funding from Arts Council England.