First Go 'Round

Since 2014 First Go 'Round has spread the gospel through bluegrass music wherever they get the chance. From Georgia to Pennsylvania and many churches and stages between this Southside VA quartet blends hymns and spiritual ballads with traditional Bluegrass standards, echoing the likes of Flatt and Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, and countless "front porch pickin and singin's" all while putting distinct FGR arrangements on instruments and harmonies.

Brent Hood is the group's banjo player and lead singer, anchoring the classic bluegrass sound with a driving five-string.
Matthew Kelly plays guitar and sings the high, lonesome tenor.
Rob Sadler plays mandolin and rounds out the vocal harmonies with the baritone part.
Bryan Hood anchors both harmonies and instruments with both bass vocals and bass guitar.

Notable performances include playing live from the historic Flatt and Scruggs studio on WSVS, as well as opening for groups including Appalachian Express and the Kevin Prater Band. Recently FGR has shared the stage with The Churchmen, Chosen Road, and The Kody Norris Show with their FGR Presents concert series.