Bourbon Aristocracy

Description

The Bourbon Aristocracy plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass - authentic traditional music from a simpler time. The Bourbon Aristocracy's repertoire includes bluegrass classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Stanley Brothers, and many more - alongside more recent bluegrass favorites and songs by classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

Work Sample

YouTube playlist of live performances of classic and traditional bluegrass.

The YouTube playlist is representative of our live performance repertoire.

History

Bourbon Aristocracy has performed bluegrass together since Kentucky Derby Day 2014, working steadily in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Tthe band's public engagements have included Shedd Aquarium, Fiddler's Hearth, Untitled,Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Company, Skokie Public Library, Long Grove Vintage Days, Goose Island Brewing Company at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Barrington Public Library, Mrs. Murphy's Irish Bistro,Glenview Park District, Chicago Park District, Downtown Oak Park, and the Louisville Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Artistic Vision

The Bourbon Aristocracy plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass - authentic traditional music from a simpler time. The Bourbon Aristocracy's repertoire includes bluegrass classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Stanley Brothers, and many more - alongside more recent bluegrass favorites and songs by classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

Traditional Folk/Ethnic Artform Statement

We are bluegrass musicians, which is both traditional and modern - and a truly American art form in its blend of different influences from various groups.  Some of our members come by our love of bluegrass from southern roots, but other band members simply enjoyed it as listeners.