The Vanguards are a five-piece traditional bluegrass band based in London. They take their musical inspiration from the originators of bluegrass music. Instrumentally, they seek to create a sound which blends the mandolin style of Bill Monroe, the banjo style of Ralph Stanley and the old-time style of fiddling which typified early bluegrass recordings and which continues to influence the sound of traditional bluegrass bands into the present day.

Mandolin / Jack Baker
Guitar / Alex Clarke
Banjo / Chris Lord
Fiddle / Laura Nailor
Bass / Pete Thomas

The future of traditional bluegrass is in great hands with The Vanguards keeping it alive

Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes, host of Bell Buckle Radio’s The Old Home Place and former host of WAMU’s Bluegrass Country

If you’re looking for traditional bluegrass, then look no further. These guys have it all.

Dave Teague, former chairman of the British Bluegrass Music Association

I booked them for a gig in the East Midlands and was knocked out by their performance. Check these guys out when they play anywhere near you.

Colin Silcocks, organiser of String Band Boogie