KALA presents Bluegrass quartet Fog Holler on Friday, August 16th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets $20. Available online at kalaastoria.com. KALA Performance Space is located at 1017 Marine Dr, in Astoria. 503.338.4878.
Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship – Fog Holler can shred.
The secret, according to Fog Holler, is simply that they write and play bluegrass in 2024, with similar intention but very different context from the genre’s originators. Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz. They’re lyrics explore themes like mental health, the changing climate, nostalgia, and gender expression.
Described by two-time Grammy Award Winner Cathy Fink as “The next generation of the many shades of grass”, Fog Holler’s captivating tunes and coordinated outfits are quickly enthralling longtime bluegrass fans and newcomers alike.
