
Third Coast Bluegrass
Bluegrass
Wednesday, July 16
6 鈥 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade
Bluegrass
Wednesday, July 16
6 鈥 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Third Coast Bluegrass (TCB) is a band of longtime friends and musical cohorts with deep roots in the Great Lakes bluegrass scene going back to the 70s. Since their debut in June 2021, they鈥檝e built a sizable following and a reputation as one of the top bluegrass bands in the Upper Midwest. The lineup speaks (and picks and sings) for itself. It features Marc Edelstein on bass and vocals, Ken Finkel on banjo and vocals, Peter Knupfer on fiddle, Don Stiernberg on mandolin and vocals, and Jerry Wicentowski on lead vocals and guitar.
TCB鈥檚 repertoire spans bluegrass classics, hidden gems, originals, and adaptations from amazing songwriters. The band highlights Jerry鈥檚 鈥渢rue to the tradition鈥 vocals, seamless trios, and masterful instrumentals. With world-class soloists Don and Peter stepping out front on the instrumentals with rock solid banjo from Ken, it鈥檚 as powerful as it is tasteful. Marc鈥檚 bass and Jerry鈥檚 rhythm guitar lay down the essential rhythmic foundation. As Don says, 鈥淏ack to the roots of the hard grass with admired colleagues who are also great friends. What could be better?鈥