Punch Brothers

Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Progressive bluegrass; classical; acoustic;
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Nonesuch
Members	Chris Thile; Noam Pikelny; Chris Eldridge; Paul Kowert; Brittany Haas;
Past members	Bryan Sutton; Greg Garrison; Gabe Witcher;
Website	punchbrothers.com

Punch Brothers is an American band consisting of Chris Thile (mandolin), Brittany Haas (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass). Their style has been described as "bluegrass instrumentation and spontaneity in the strictures of modern classical"^[1] as well as "American country-classical chamber music".^[2]

The band's 2018 album All Ashore was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album at the 61st Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019.^[3]

^ Paphides, Pete (January 25, 2008). "Chris Thile and his mandolin". The Times. London. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
^ Holden, Stephen (February 22, 2008). "Covers and Classical Moves From a Bluegrass Virtuoso". The New York Times.
^ "List of top winners at the Grammy Awards". AP NEWS. Associated Press. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-02-12.

[1] Paphides, Pete (January 25, 2008). "Chris Thile and his mandolin". The Times. London. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2010.

[2] Holden, Stephen (February 22, 2008). "Covers and Classical Moves From a Bluegrass Virtuoso". The New York Times.

[:0-3] "List of top winners at the Grammy Awards". AP NEWS. Associated Press. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-02-12.

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