BIOGRAPHY
Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band set the tone for a new way forward in acoustic music, carrying bluegrass into rooms and conversations it had never reached before. Nearly three decades later, that same spirit still guides them, alive and present on Good As True (2026), the band’s 12th studio album. The record captures Yonder in full stride. It’s unguarded and in motion, preserving the spark of musicians playing in real time and leaning into everything they have learned along the way.
PRESS
"Nowhere Next showcases the flawless musicianship of Yonder Mountain String Band, resulting in yet another gem of an album." - No Depression
“Nowhere Next continues the evolution of one of bluegrass’s most exciting acts.” - Glide
"There has been a jam band-sized hole in bluegrass over the past few years, and Yonder Mountain String Band returns just in time to lift the genre up once again." - Glide
"Nowhere Next – continues to provide ample amounts of [YMSB’s] mountain-ready bluegrass, while also pushing deeper lyrically, serving the song as well as the jam." - American Highways
"[Nowhere Next] reflects the band’s intimate understanding of instrumentation and harmony, a burgeoning feature that ignites the band’s turnover of nine new originals." - Relix
Jamming and Skiing: Chris Benchetler Stars in New Music Video - Powder
“Yonder’s Synergy is undeniable with each track feeling both grounded and alive with their telepathic musical connection. Edgy, heartfelt, and full of surprises, Nowhere Next stands out as one of Yonder’s best albums yet, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained.” - Grateful Web
"There is ample reason why Yonder Mountain String Band has become one of the leading practitioners of modern bluegrass. An astute combination of melody and musicality make them an obvious example of the way today’s musical tastes inform bluegrass music’s contemporary impact." - Bluegrass Today
"Yonder Mountain is a powerhouse quintet that can knock the door off its hinges at any function around, yet still can produce patient and exploratory solos dressing up songs that consider the universal human condition.” - Americana UK
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