“What they play is the future of bluegrass, not the past.” ~Lucid Culture Frankenpine's roots reach from the subway platform to the deep dark woods.
This Brooklyn-based string band mines bluegrass, rock, folk and country to forge its own place in Americana and roots music. Its songs span a range of topics: murderous outlaws, intrepid reporters, local dives and new starts. Frankenpine’s players show restraint when they need to, but with banjo, fiddle, resonator and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, accordion and nearly as many singers in its ra
nks, the band is primed for picking fast and barely bridled. "The Brooklyn collective play warm bluegrass inspired by rock, country and blues, and they'll make you think you're up in the hills of Southern Appalachia instead of in a club in Williamsburg." ~Alana Harper, WNYC
"This is not just another band that shows some promise; they look the part and are true seasoned musicians ...Occasionally the whole band will join in to reach a crescendo, and this is where Frankenpine really rocks out." ~Wyatt Marshall, Rock NYC
"One of Brooklyn Country’s most beloved acts... putting together one of the most powerful and pioneering line-ups in the Brooklyn bluegrass tradition." ~Jeph Duarte, Brooklyncountry.com
