Armchair Boogie

Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call iit Armchair Boogie is rapidly becoming one of the countrys hottest acts. With an unbounded sound, this Wisconsin-based quartet is known for their powerful harmonies, timeless originals, and choice covers, along with unforgettable live performances. Listed as a Must-See Roots Artists at Bourbon by The Bluegrass Situation who wrote, We recently caught this jammy Wisconsin outfit at Earl Scruggs Music Festival, where they burnt down their late-night set.Armchair Boogie is Augie Dougherty on banjo with Ben Majeska acoustic & electric guitars backed by tight, driving rhythms of Eli Frieders on electric bass and Denzel Connor on drums. This unconventional lineup enhances their lightning-fast bluegrass, allowing them to freely venture into the realms of funk or country. A band on the verge, Armchair Boogie is excited to independently release their 4th studio recording, Hard Times & Deadlines, on March 15. Peter Near SandstoneComposing these songs around the beginning of the pandemic, Majeska and Doughertywho sing lead on the respective songs they wrotewere experiencing the stresses of entering their late 20s.Majeska says Life comes with highs and lows, and Hard Times Hard Times Dougherty says. The fluffy part of college and party life was beginning to fade away and it seemed like it was time to put my head down and work. Once the tunes were drafted, they were brought to the whole band for collaboration. This is where the tune truly becomes a Boogie song. Everyone adds their touch of creative input and were able to polish it up collectively pretty quickly, explains Dougherty.